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Acquisitions

Smart, Purposeful Acquisitions

Expanding Our Impact Through Purposeful Acquisitions

At SMG Group, acquisitions aren’t just transactions — they’re strategic partnerships designed to create long-term value. Our acquisition philosophy centers on identifying companies with untapped potential and providing them the resources and leadership they need to thrive.

We focus on businesses that complement our core verticals, bring operational synergies, and align with our commitment to innovation and growth.

Hunter Foundry

Acquired: July 24, 2024

  • Founded in 1964, the vision was to bring automation to the very demanding and difficult​ manual processes in mold handling. Many innovations and patents created the foundation ​of the HLM Series molding machines. ​
  • The actual number of foundries has declined over the years, yet the overall number of parts produced has seen a steady increase through automation.

Ascend

Acquired: October 11, 2024

  • A small division of a larger manufacturing firm catering to pharma industry with annual​ revenues of $1.75 million.​
  • Complementary acquisition to Hunter due to synergistic manufacturing capabilities.

DIA Packaging

Acquired: October 11, 2023

  • Design solutions for crating and packaging needs per specifications.
  • Service any size customer from local small businesses to national companies.
  • Service any size customer from local small businesses to national companies that has

locations across North America. In existence for over 45 years.

DIA Powered by Packsize

Acquired: August 30, 2024

  • Offers a wide selection of designs which can be easily customized for any application.
  • With a simple online ordering process, getting On Demand Packaging fast as never been​ easier – personalized ordering too!​
  • Packsize helps businesses meet their sustainability goals.

Gene Goodwillie, Inc.

Acquired: December 4, 2024

  • A reseller of corrugated boxes and packaging supplies with annual revenues of $7 million
  • Complementary acquisition to DIA Packaging to enhance product line

Schooley MIichell

  • Ensures clients are getting the best business services at the best price – all while identifying​ billing errors, eliminating redundancies, and improving efficiency. ​
  • Their network of Cost Reduction Specialists leverage proprietary software, best-in-class​ pricing databases and long-standing relationship with service providers to find savings and ​monitor client accounts on an ongoing basis so they remain optimized. ​
  • Schooley Mitchell’s work is based on a symbiotic, mutually beneficial model – by producing​ results for clients and have no ties to vendors or service providers. ​
  • Fees are self-funded by a portion of the savings they find – no savings, no charge.
  • Examples of Service Areas:
  1. Telecom Expense Management
  2. Merchant Services
  3. Small Package Shipping
  4. Waste Management
  5. Electronic Login Devices
  6. eSignature
  7. Compressed Gasses
  8. Fuel
  9. Facility Supplies
  10. Less than a Truck Load
  11. SaaS
  12. Uniforms and Linens
  13. UCaaS– Unified communications as a service

Real Estate Deals

  • Four single family homes in Tampa, FL
  • Vacant lots purchased
  • Construction began April 2024
  • Investment in Schaumburg shopping mall done in partnership with other investors in 2022
  • New stake in rehabilitation and revitalization of a shopping mall in Virgina in 2023 as a​ preferred shareholder​
  • Recent investment as LP in Meridian Parkway Commercial property located in Aurora, IL in​ February 2024​

Our Acquisition Approach

We pursue acquisitions that offer operational synergies, scalable growth, and cultural alignment with our core values. Our goal is to strengthen each acquired business through strategic leadership, operational improvements, and resource optimization.

  • Focus on scalable growth industries
  • Operational synergies and value creation
  • Leadership and infrastructure support
  • Commitment to long-term value and sustainability