Validor Capital Expands Building Products Platform Through Acquisition of SS Industries
“The acquisition of SSI diversifies Marwin’s product offering and expands it’s distribution capabilities with a DTC model.”
Boca Raton, FL, March 30, 2021 — Validor Capital, a private investment firm, is pleased to announce its portfolio company, The Marwin Company, has acquired SS Industries, further diversifying its product offering and expanding its distribution capabilities with a direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) model.
SS Industries (“SSI”), based in Collegeville, PA, is a manufacturer of building products, including spiral stairs, straight stairs and barn doors. The company markets its products through the Paragon Stairs and White Shanty websites. SSI’s DTC model leverages a robust digital marketing platform supported by superior engineering, sales and systems.
The combination of the two companies creates a robust multi-channel platform serving both new construction and remodeling markets.
About SS Industries
For over a decade, SS Industries has built a reputation as a leading provider of building materials noted for outstanding design and fabrication. SS Industries has been recognized over the years for exceptional business and service, including consecutive spots on the Inc. 5000 list and the Philadelphia Business Journal Soaring 76 Award. Learn more about SS Industries at www.ss.industries, www.paragonstairs.com, and www.whiteshanty.com.
About The Marwin Company
For 70 years, Marwin has been a leading supplier of specialty access product for the single and multi-family new construction markets. Marwin’s line of attic stairways and specialty door products, offered exclusively through professional building products dealers, provide exceptional value supported with superior customer service. Learn more about Marwin at www.marwincompany.com.
About Validor Capital
Validor Capital is a private investment firm that provides liquidity to family and founder owned industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses in the lower middle market. We seek situations where we can partner with management teams to leverage our combined expertise and deep industry relationships to create significant value. For more information, please visit www.validorcap.com.