Salt Creek Capital Acquires Sinclair Designs & Engineering LLC
Dec. 04, 2024
Woodside, CA (December 4, 2024) – Salt Creek Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sinclair Designs & Engineering, LLC. (“SDE” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of solar panel racking systems for the commercial and residential markets. Headquartered in Albion, MI, SDE is an American manufacturer of solar panel racking systems primarily for ground mount applications and carport systems. The acquistion was completed in February 2024, and since then, SDE has continued to thrive under the leadership of its CEO, Kyle Sinclair, and with the strategic partnership of Salt Creek Capital.
Salt Creek Capital is excited to partner with Mr. Kyle Sinclair, who will continue to serve as CEO of SDE. Mr. Kyle Sinclair commented, “As a recognized leader in solar infrastructure, SDE’s commitment to our valued employees and loyal customer base remains unwavering. Our team is energized by the opportunity to work alongside Salt Creek Capital, propelling our growth and innovation even further.
Mr. Kevin Sinclair, the founder of SDE, said “Over the past two decades, it has been an honor to build SDE into the industry leader it is today. When considering my transition into retirement, we sought a partner who shared our values and vision for the future. Salt Creek Capital has proven to be the ideal choice, providing the expertise and stewardship needed to elevate what we’ve built to new heights.”
Jordan Stankowski, Operating Partner of Salt Creek Capital, added, “The success and reputation of SDE reflect the outstanding leadership of Kyle Sinclair and the entire management team. We are thrilled to support the Company in this next chapter of strategic growth and development, and are confident they’ll have continued success in the solar market.”
About Sinclair Designs & Engineering, LLC
Founded in 2007, Sinclair has grown from a CNC machine shop and metal fabrication operation into a leading manufacturer of solar racking systems. The Company manufactures ground mount systems, carport systems, ballasted roof mounts, and distributes panels, inverters, and related hardware. Sinclair provides products for commercial and residential end markets. Its product applications include solar installations for agriculture, commercial, parking, and residential use. For more information, please visit www.sinclair-designs.com.
About Salt Creek Capital
Salt Creek Capital is a San Francisco Bay Area-based private equity firm that partners with experienced operating executives to acquire profitable companies with $5 million - $150 million in revenue. Salt Creek Capital takes a long-term approach to investing in lower middle market businesses and seeks to create value by working closely with management teams to accelerate growth and improve operating efficiencies. For more information, please contact Tyler Romrell at tyler@saltcreekcap.com or visit www.saltcreekcap.com.