The Integration Group Acquires Matrix Management, Broadening Its Aftermarket Supply Chain Services
'Since 1996 we have helped OEMs simplify complex aftermarket parts programs,' said Gary Wilson, President of Matrix. 'Joining forces with TIG expands the services and products we can offer to our customers.'
This acquisition brings together TIG's deep expertise in assembly and kitting for highly distributed dealer networks with Matrix's capabilities to act as an e-commerce fulfillment resource for complex, multipart products of some of the largest brands in the world.
'We are thrilled to welcome Matrix and its employees to TIG. Matrix brings exceptional expertise and aligns very well with our commitment to customer service and operational excellence. This acquisition is key to advancing our mission to bring high value-added supply chain solutions to our clients,' said Mike Schoenfeld, CEO of TIG.
The two combined companies will now be able to offer customers expanded space and services across both platforms. Both businesses will continue to hold customer-owned inventory in-house, offering price-stable stocking amid tariff and freight volatility.
'This acquisition advances our buy-and-build strategy of creating a one-stop, value-added supply-chain platform,' said Evan Harwood, Managing Partner at Maxwell Street. 'We will continue to deploy capital and operational expertise so TIG can extend its end-to-end aftermarket solutions and deliver measurable efficiency gains for OEMs and their dealer networks.'
About The Integration Group: Headquartered in Marshalltown, Iowa, The Integration Group (TIG) delivers contract-logistics services and aftermarket supply-chain solutions to customers in the automotive, agriculture, and industrial-equipment markets.
TIG's value-add services include:
Supplier sourcing and management
Product procurement, development, and regulatory review
Assembly, kitting, and packaging
Supply-chain and inventory management
Order fulfillment and returns management
Sales and marketing support
For more information, visit theintegrationgroup.com or follow TIG on LinkedIn.
About Maxwell Street Capital Partners: Maxwell Street is a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on transportation, logistics, and route-based services businesses. Leveraging our deep investment and operational experience in our target industries, Maxwell Street seeks to partner with families, founders and management teams to help them scale their businesses and achieve their goals. Maxwell Street is based in Chicago, IL. For more information, please visit maxwellstreetcap.com or follow Maxwell Street on LinkedIn.
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