Tarpon Stainless of Tarpon Springs, FL, Acquired by AmeriKooler of Hialeah, FL
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TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - Floridant -- Calder Capital announces the successful acquisition of Tarpon Stainless, located in Tarpon Springs, FL, by AmeriKooler, a subsidiary of Ark MFG, both based in Hialeah, FL.

AmeriKooler, led by CEO Gian Carlo Alonso, is a premier manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers and freezers. Seeking to expand its manufacturing capabilities and product offerings to better support its growing national customer base, Gian Carlo engaged Calder Capital's Buy-Side team.

Tarpon Stainless, a subsidiary of Innovative Foodservice Group, specializes in the production of custom stainless steel kitchen equipment.

Innovative Foodservice Group, represented by CEO Iain Whyte, divested Tarpon Stainless to streamline operations.

Leading the transaction on behalf of Calder Capital was Sam Scharich, M&A Advisor. Supporting the deal was Parker Schaap from Calder's buy-side team.

This off-market acquisition was executed roughly six months after Ark MFG's AmeriKooler began their engagement with Calder Capital.

"We were glad that we picked Calder Capital to represent us," shared Alonso. "Sam and Parker were proactive, transparent, and incredibly resourceful in identifying and facilitating this off-market opportunity."

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Whyte, echoed Alonso's sentiment: "The approach and organization displayed by Calder Capital truly impressed us. They kept communication flowing and respected our timelines. It's clear they understand what it takes to bring deals across the finish line."

"Both buyer and seller moved with impressive efficiency, closing the deal in just 60 days from LOI," said Scharich.

"This transaction highlights our ability to source off-market opportunities and get deals to the finish line in short order," said Max Friar, Managing Partner of Calder Capital.

Calder Capital served as the exclusive Buy-Side M&A Advisor to AmeriKooler.

About Tarpon Stainless:
Tarpon Stainless, a division of Innovative Foodservice Group, designs and manufactures custom stainless steel kitchen equipment that serves the food service sector. To learn more, please visit https://www.the-ifg.com.

About AmeriKooler:
AmeriKooler, headquartered in Hialeah, FL, is a leading manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers with a commitment to precision engineering and customer satisfaction. To learn more, please visit https://www.amerikooler.com.

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About Ark MFG:
Ark MFG, headquartered in Hialeah, FL, is a private holding company with a focus on acquiring and enhancing domestic manufacturing businesses in the lower and middle markets. To learn more, please visit https://www.arkmfg.com.

About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a lower middle market investment bank providing mergers and acquisitions advisory services to business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors across the United States. Our dedicated team of professionals combines extensive industry experience, technological innovation, negotiation savvy, and key relationships to exhibit exceptional execution. Calder's services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and business valuations. To learn more, please visit http://caldergr.com.