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Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (HKW) is a private equity firm, sponsoring management buy-outs of privately owned businesses and subsidiaries or divisions of public companies with revenues between $20 million and $200 million. With more than a century of excellence as its foundation, HKW is one of the nation's oldest private equity firms.

News & Announcements

  • May 4 Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”) announced that Mark T. Becker has joined HKW as a Partner as of May 1, 2012, bringing more … Read More +

  • December 22 Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”) is pleased to announce that on December 22, 2011, it closed on the sale of FURminator, Inc. (“FURminator”). … Read More +

  • November 23 Indianapolis, IN – Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”) announced that it closed on the recapitalization of Royal Camp Services Ltd. (“Royal Camp” or … Read More +

  • October 27 Platinum Equity and Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”) jointly announced today that Platinum Equity has acquired NESCO from an investor group led by … Read More +

  • April 28 Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”) is pleased to announce that on April 28, 2011, it closed on the sale of Total Equipment & … Read More +

  • January 6 Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”) announced three promotions, effective January 1, 2011 and welcomes one new hire: Michael A. Foisy, formerly Principal of … Read More +

Portfolio Spotlight:
Royal Camp Services Ltd.

Royal Camp is a leading provider of workforce accommodations, catering and complementary services (“Camp and Catering” services) to customers operating in the oil, natural gas and mining industries in western Canada.

Portfolio Spotlight:
Qualis Automotive, L.L.C.

Qualis Automotive, L.L.C. is a leading supplier of brake products and chassis components to the North American automotive aftermarket.

Portfolio Spotlight:
OakRiver Technology, Inc.

OakRiver Technology, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of high precision automation equipment to the medical device industry.

Portfolio Spotlight:
Nyloncraft, Inc.

Nyloncraft, Inc. is the leading supplier of engineered plastic components for the automotive industry.

Portfolio Spotlight:
Flutes, Inc.

Flutes, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of micro flute corrugated sheet products for the packaging industry.

Portfolio Spotlight:
Visioneering, Inc.

Visioneering, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of medium-sized tooling systems for the aerospace/defense markets.

Portfolio Spotlight:
Special Applications Technology Inc.

Special Applications Technology Inc. is the leading provider of highly engineered remote and semi-remote operated composite robotics systems and equipment primarily used in the decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear sites in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain.

Portfolio Spotlight:
NaturMed, Inc.

NaturMed, Inc. is the leading developer, marketer, and distributor of specialized nutritional and health supplements.

Portfolio Spotlight:
K. R. Drenth Trucking, Inc.

K. R. Drenth Trucking, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest providers of outsourced, long-haul waste transportation services.

Portfolio Spotlight:
Crane Rental Corporation

Crane Rental Corporation is one of the largest and most prominent crane rental, hauling and rigging companies in the United States.