The Sterling Group

Ergotron, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, recently announced their new employee ownership program, making every Ergotron employee an owner in the company! Ownership Works helped Ergotron develop and implement the new ownership program. We are proud to celebrate this major milestone with the entire Ergotron team. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ergotron, Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance, health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement™, Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel a new sense of energy in healthcare, industrial and office settings, both at home and on-site. Since 1982, Sterling has championed broad-based equity sharing across our portfolio companies. Sterling’s founder Gordon Cain wrote a book called “Everybody Wins!”, detailing Sterling’s philosophy on sharing economics and alignment of interest. Sterling believes that when employees have a stake in the outcome, everybody wins. https://lnkd.in/d3Egqgq

In a challenging private equity exit environment, The Sterling Group has completed four realizations in 2025. From building products to aviation services and infrastructure services, Sterling executes an operational improvement strategy targeting resilient sectors to drive long-term value creation. Additionally, in three of the four realized companies, Sterling Vice Presidents were embedded for their “Year Away” to drive execution of projects across Sterling’s Seven Levers of operational improvement. Thanks to Johann Friese, Nate Reeve, and Patrick Vocke for their “Year Away” contributions! Read the full profile by Mergermarket’s Nicholas Morgan at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gyR-86zH

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Acquires Cargo Handling Operations from StratAir PrimeFlight Aviation Services, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, announced it had acquired StratAir’s cargo handling operations at Miami International Airport (MIA), Richmond International Airport (RIC), and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan (SJU) last week. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in PrimeFlight’s ongoing global cargo expansion strategy. https://lnkd.in/ev-GDPu

The Sterling Group Acquires Majority Ownership Stake in Precision Concepts International LLC from ONCAP Management Partners The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), a Houston, TX-based middle market private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Precision Concepts International, LLC (“PCI”), a leading provider of specialty rigid packaging solutions, from ONCAP, the lower mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation (TSX: ONEX). Sterling will partner with existing PCI investors, including ONCAP and management, to support PCI’s continued growth. https://lnkd.in/ev-GDPu

The Sterling Group Foundation Fund Launches a New Platform, AGS American Glass Services The Sterling Group Foundation Fund, an operationally focused lower middle market private equity firm, announced the establishment of AGS American Glass Services, a multi-regional provider of custom glass and coatings solutions with operations across the Midwest. https://lnkd.in/ev-GDPu

Scott MacLaren, Partner at The Sterling Group, with Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 B’laster car at the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City, Viva Mexico 250.  Mexico is a growing market for B’laster products and the NASCAR Cup Series race, the first held outside the United States in over 70 years, provided significant brand visibility as the race was live streamed on Amazon Prime in both the US and Mexico. B'laster Holdings provides world-class penetrants and other specialty products designed to tackle tough maintenance challenges to automotive, industrial, and DIY consumers. Founded in 1957 with PB B’laster Penetrant, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include penetrants, lubricants, cleaners, solvents, removers, grease, and protectants. B’laster products empower pros and DIYers alike to “Work It Like a Pro.”

The Sterling Group Agrees to Acquire Majority Ownership Stake in Precision Concepts International LLC from ONCAP Management Partners The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), a Houston, TX-based middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Concepts International, LLC (“PCI” or “the Company”), a leading provider of specialty rigid packaging solutions, from ONCAP, the lower mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation (TSX: ONEX). Sterling will partner with existing PCI investors, including ONCAP and management, to support PCI’s continued growth. https://lnkd.in/ev-GDPu

The Sterling team is thrilled to sponsor this year's Pension Bridge Private Equity Exclusive. Franny Jones and Natalie R. Wang look forward to connecting with LPs in Chicago next week!

We had a blast with our Sterling families at this year’s TSG Astros Event and even got a special visit from Orbit! Thanks to everyone who made our family night at Daikin Park a home run! 

The Sterling Group Completes the Sale of Artisan Design Group to Lowe’s The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), a Houston, TX-based middle market private equity firm, today announced it has completed its previously announced sale of ADG | Artisan Design Group (“ADG”), a leading nationwide provider of design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers, to Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW). https://lnkd.in/ev-GDPu