Morbark Acquired By Private Equity Company

Morbark, LLC, announced that an affiliate of Stellex Capital Management has acquired the company. Morbark, Winn, Mich., builds equipment serving the forestry, recycling, sawmill, biomass, landscaping/irrigation, rental and tree care markets. Morbark’s line includes flails, disc and drum tree chippers, brush chippers, horizontal and tub grinders, stump grinders and more.

The acquisition is focused on providing growth capital and resources to significantly expand the company in the future, the announcement said.

Lon Morey, Morbark chief executive officer, said, “Though it is always difficult to leave a family business, we felt this was the right time with the right Investor who can build on the legacy my father started and I have spent my entire life dedicated to. We are confident that the Stellex group will be able to take Morbark to the next level of excellence and growth. We are excited for the company and its employees and the future envisioned for them.”

“Our acquisition of Morbark is a great fit for us. We believe the company is well positioned to grow in the coming years, and we are confident that the capital and resources we bring will fuel that growth,” said David Waxman, principal of Stellex.   “Morbark is exactly the type of company we look to invest in – strong history, market presence, products, and an outstanding workforce. In addition, we believe with the right investment and resources they represent a significant growth opportunity in the coming years.”