Mark Carpenter Joins Blue Wolf Capital as Operating Partner

Carpenter expands firm’s specialty in the industrials sector

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and healthcare sectors, today announced that Mark Carpenter will be joining the firm as an operating partner focused on industrial investments. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Dayton Superior Corporation (“Dayton Superior”), a leading provider of highly engineered accessories, chemicals, and forming solutions for concrete construction projects.

Mr. Carpenter will join Blue Wolf’s team of experienced operating partners who collaborate closely with the firm’s investment professionals and portfolio company management to provide operational expertise that supports transformation and growth across the portfolio.

“Mark brings operational depth and a track record of accomplishment to his new role as operating partner,” said Jeremy Kogler, Managing Partner at Blue Wolf Capital. “He is an industry veteran who has dedicated his entire career to manufacturing and distribution, and we are eager to welcome him to Blue Wolf.”

“After 25 years in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, I know what makes a strong team and an ideal investment partner, and Blue Wolf embodies both,” said Mr. Carpenter. “I look forward to building on the firm’s deep sector knowledge and track record of success building strong companies.”

Prior to joining Blue Wolf, Mr. Carpenter spent five years at Dayton Superior, where he transformed the company’s supply chain model, significantly grew sales, and developed a new distribution platform focused on engineered solutions and product bundles. Before that, he served as president of Forterra (formerly Hanson Building Products), a senior consultant at Collinson Grant, and a project manager at British American Tobacco.

Mr. Carpenter graduated from Brunel University in London with a B.S. in Engineering and received an M.B.A. from Henley Management College.

About Blue Wolf Capital Partners

Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm that focuses on value investments in middle market companies in the healthcare and industrial sectors. The firm’s integrated team of investment professionals and veteran operating executives work collaboratively to generate returns by driving transformational change using operational and strategic experience. Blue Wolf seeks to invest in businesses that have catalysts for value creation that involve organizational transformation, union or human capital issues, government presence, or the opportunity to use ESG-informed strategies. For additional information, please visit www.bluewolfcapital.com.