Ideal Tridon Sold to Nautic Partners, TruArc Partners Announces Completion of Sale

TruArc Partners has completed the sale of Ideal Tridon, a scaled manufacturer of engineered fastening, sealing, and support systems, to Nautic Partners. Since acquiring Ideal Tridon, TruArc has invested significantly alongside the management team, expanding product lines, enhancing operational capabilities, and completing 10 add-on acquisitions. The company has delivered consistent growth through product innovation, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions.

Nautic Partners, a middle-market private equity firm based in Providence, Rhode Island, has completed the acquisition of Ideal Tridon Group, a scaled manufacturer of engineered fastening, sealing, and support systems. The acquisition was announced in a press release on July 7, 2025, and marks a significant addition to Nautic's Industrials group [1].

Ideal Tridon Group, headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, is known for its broad product portfolio of over 60,000 SKUs and a customer base of more than 20,000. The company's products are widely used in commercial and industrial facilities, including engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, metal framing systems, couplings, industrial hose connections, and hygienic flow control components [1].

Chris Pierce, Managing Director at Nautic, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting Ideal Tridon's strong leadership team, outstanding reputation, and attractive growth potential. Andrew Brewster, Principal at Nautic, emphasized the company's diverse and resilient business model, led by a growth-oriented management team that has successfully expanded into new markets and increased market share [1].

Rick Stepien, CEO of Ideal Tridon Group, stated that the company has undergone a remarkable transformation, expanding its product portfolio, global footprint, and operational capabilities through strategic acquisitions. The company's focus on quality, service, and innovation has remained unchanged, and it is eager to accelerate its trajectory with Nautic's support [1].

The acquisition was facilitated by Guggenheim Securities, LLC and McDermott Will & Emery LLP, with MidCap Financial Services, LLC leading the financing. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as financing legal counsel to Nautic, while Lincoln International, Harris Williams, and Weil, Gosthal, & Manges LLP advised TruArc Partners [1].

In the past few years, Ideal Tridon has completed 15 strategic acquisitions, diversifying into new markets such as semiconductor, data centers, pharmaceutical, food & beverage manufacturing, aerospace, renewable energy, and infrastructure. The electrical segment now represents the company's largest application set [1].

This acquisition aligns with Nautic's thematic focus in several engineered component subsectors, including electrical products, flow control, and facility automation, which are targeted for high growth markets [1].

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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250707235677/nautic-partners-completes-acquisition-of-ideal-tridon-group-in-partnership-with-management