BUSINESS AREAS

Squadron is seeking to acquire smaller to midsized operating companies with annual revenues of up to $100M. Although our acquisitions to date have been in the US and primarily in the medical contract manufacturing space, we are not limited to location or industry.

Squadron’s business operations are currently
focused in 3 areas:

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Acquisitions and Operating Companies

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Debt and Equity
Financing

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Private
Equity

Acquisitions

FMI Medical - Huntsville AL. Contract manufacturing of orthopedic instruments. Subsequently combined with Structure Medical.

Structure Medical - Naples FL and Mooresville NC. A contract manufacturer of orthopedic and spine implants. Now includes the capacity for orthopedics and spinal implants, instruments, and cutting tools under one organization.

Hansa Medical - Naples FL. A contract manufacturer of specialized orthopedic devices and components. Subsequently combined with Structure Medical.

Facility Technology Services - Sterling VA. A provider of technical and legal security related services and facilities to the US government and contractors. Subsequently renamed Squadron Defense Group.

Forum Plastics - Waterbury CT. A contract manufacturer of injection molded plastic products and tooling largely for the medical device industry.

Vilex - Park City UT. And McMinnville TN. A medical device company focused on the bones of the foot and ankle to include internal and external fixation and Toal ankle joint replacement.

Operating Companies

Forum Plastics LLC

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Forum Plastics is a company built on engineering that prides itself on accomplishing extremely difficult programs in the custom mold design & build, injection, insert & micro-molding to support the medical space.

We also offer a wide range of complementary services around our molding, from sub-component sourcing to value-added secondary operations, and vendor managed inventory programs. We are a world-class plastic injection molding and manufacturing solutions provider. Forum is committed to continuous improvement and capital investments in new technology to fuel our growth. Our valued employees operate in a world-class ISO 13485 facility and provide a best-in-class solutions to support our strategic partners.

Squadron Defense Group

Squadron Defense Group (SDG) provides an extensive array of industrial, personnel and information security solutions that help commercial businesses and government agencies comply with the full spectrum of government security mandates (e.g. NISPOM), and protect themselves from
espionage and otherillicit activity.

Our work ranges from designing and building sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIFs) and secure rooms; to providing security “sweeps” and IT system “lockdowns.” Our security consultants advise on security clearances (FSO and FCL); foreign ownership, control and influence (FOCI); and export control (ITAR/EAR) issues for companies with security clearances and classified contracts as well as those looking to obtain them.

SDG provides the experience and expertise necessary to assess, design, develop and monitor your physical and digital security operations. We work with our clients to ensure that their organizational policies and procedures are strong enough to meet industry standards and government requirements.

Structure Medical

Expanding the Possibilities of Medical Manufacturing

Since 2004, Structure Medical has been a leading manufacturer of spine, trauma and arthroscopic medical implant products used to treat problems with the musculoskeletal system.

These medical devices make a profound difference in the lives of patients suffering from trauma, tumors, sports injuries, degenerative diseases and congenital conditions.

With a solid commitment to continuous improvement, along with highly advanced, cost-effective equipment, Structure Medical continues to tap into new and emerging opportunities within the medical device industry.

Vilex

Vilex is a high growth manufacturer of precision engineered extremity solutions for orthopaedic surgery. 

As a privately-owned small business, we are passionate and dedicated to collaborating with surgeons to develop safe and effective products to improve patient outcomes. We proudly design and manufacture our implants in the United States and view our manufacturers and distributors as strategic partners. In addition to our implants, Vilex provides power equipment accessories to hospitals and surgery centers in the United States and minimally invasive surgeons throughout Europe and the Americas.

Together with our strategic partners, Vilex is committed to providing unparalleled service, innovative medical devices, and cost-effective solutions to hospitals, surgery centers, and surgeons in the orthopaedic community.

Debt and Equity Financing

OrthoPediatrics

Founded in 2006, OrthoPediatrics is an orthopedic company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics.

As such it has developed the most comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. OrthoPediatrics currently markets 35 surgical systems that serve three of the largest categories within the pediatric orthopedic market. This product offering spans trauma and deformity, scoliosis, and sports medicine/other procedures. OrthoPediatrics’ global sales organization is focused exclusively on pediatric orthopedics and distributes its products in the United States and 44 countries outside the United States.

Atec

Atec is more than a medical technology company. We are an Organic Innovation Machine™ that is focused on Revolutionizing the Approach to Spine Surgery. 

We are committed to creating clinical distinction by developing new approaches to treat the various pathologies to ultimately achieve the goals of spine surgery. Our ultimate vision is to become The Standard-Bearer in Spine.

Atec is committed to delivering improved patient care, and our strengths are derived through our ability to embody our Core Values.

Private Equity

Brooke Private Equity Associates

BPEA is a Boston-based private equity firm focused on small and lower middle market buyout and growth investment opportunities.

We back sector-focused managers and invest directly in companies in our areas of expertise where we can add value to generate superior returns for our clients and limited partners.

Established in 2002, BPEA is a Boston-based private equity firm focused on small and lower middle market buyout and growth investing, and customized investment solutions to meet investors’ private equity goals. We are one of the few private equity managers that offers dedicated small market buyout and growth investment programs as well as focused healthcare-only programs. We build diversified and balanced private equity programs that invest in fund managers and directly in companies.