Manhattan Beach, CA – CriticalPoint Partners, LLC (“CriticalPoint”) is pleased to announce that it represented TRINITY International Industries (“TRINITY”) in its acquisition of Drakestone Designs. The transaction closed on February 28, 2022. TRINITY is a leading player in the environmentally friendly storage, organization, and home solutions industry. Founded over a decade ago, TRINITY has an extensive portfolio of EcoStorage® and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified products for every room in the home. They serve conscientious consumers who seek a relationship with a brand committed to quality, value, and the environment. All Drakestone Designs products are handmade in Quinlan, Texas, from solid wood and locally sourced reclaimed wood. The acquisition of the Texas-based Drakestone Designs furthers TRINITY’s mission to provide products designed for maximum form, function, and durability while minimizing environmental impact.
“CriticalPoint has been a valued partner from day one,” commented TRINITY’s CEO, Cze-Chao Tam. “Their team was instrumental in researching potential growth acquisitions aligned with our mission, values, and portfolio. With CriticalPoint’s guidance and diligence, Drakestone Designs stood out as the ideal candidate for acquisition.”
The transaction demonstrates the long-standing partnership CriticalPoint has had with the TRINITY team and the successful outcome of the Drakestone Designs acquisition is a testament to CriticalPoint’s role as a trusted advisor with proven abilities to deliver for its clients.
Please contact Ryan McDowell or Willy Doremus for any questions about the transaction.
Ryan McDowell
Head of Business Development
Direct: (310) 574-2170
rmcdowell@criticalpointpartners.com
Willy Doremus
Business Development
Direct: (424) 206-5064
wdoremus@criticalpointpartners.com
About TRINITY Industries International
TRINITY is a leading player in the storage, organization, and home solutions space. Their innovation with intent approach results in striking designs, endless versatility, and quality craftsmanship for each TRINITY product. Their attention to detail and desire to meet the consumer’s needs ensure they provide practical yet stylish everyday storage and home solutions. They are consistently striving to create products that improve the lives of those they touch. Learn more at trinityii.com.
About CriticalPoint
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CriticalPoint Partners is a leading middle market M&A advisory and investment banking firm focused on sourcing, negotiating and executing a range of corporate finance solutions to enhance shareholder value while building long-term partnerships with our clients. To learn more about CriticalPoint Partners, please visit www.criticalpointpartners.com.
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