Markets and Industries
GGS is a Joint Venture
between Capistrano Global Advisory Services and Entilaq.
Some Current and Past M&A and Foreign Market Expansion Transactions
OLMEC of Modena, Italy
Through its CGA affiliate company in Kansas City and on behalf of a confidential client, CGA is currently assisting with foreign acquisition targeting to purchase OLMEC of Italy. This transaction was initiated in January 2019 and is expected to close by 12/31/19.
OMIL of Torino, Italy
Through its CGA affiliate company in Kansas City and on behalf of a confidential client in the U.S., CGA is currently assisting with foreign acquisition targeting to purchase OLMEC of Italy. This transaction was initiated in January 2019 and is expected to close by 12/31/19.
Vektek LLC (“Vektek”)
Through its CGA affiliate company in Kansas City, CGA successfully concluded a wide ranging Joint Venture and Joint Venture Agreement with Gerardi S.p.A. for the marketing of vises in the Americas, and a Joint Development Agreement for the production of self-centering hydraulic vises. Also concluded the acquisition of F+P Solutions of Mexico in May 2019.
Convergence – Silica Nexus Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR)
Through its CGA affiliate company in Kansas City and on behalf of Convergence SilicaNexus of Louisville, KY, CGA is currently assisting with structuring an extensive deal with various capital sources to launch a virtual reality, artificial intelligence and block chain / crypto currency. This transaction was initiated in January 2019 and is expected to close by 12/31/19.
Mobile Box Office (MBO)
Through its CGA affiliate company in Kansas City and on behalf of Convergence SilicaNexus of Louisville, KY, CGA is currently assisting with structuring an extensive deal with various capital sources to launch a virtual reality, artificial intelligence and block chain / crypto currency. This transaction was initiated in January 2019 and is expected to close by 12/31/19.Through its affiliate offices in Troy, Michigan, CGA assisted in launching the first iteration of of Mobile Box Office with introductions to Phandango in Silicon Valley. Helped to create marketing and fundraising campaigns as well.
Forged Products, Inc. (“FPI”)
Through its CGA affiliate company in Kansas City, CGA successfully concluded new sourcing agreements for steel from Europe (for oil and gas applications in Houston, Texas). Rough machining and heat treatment involved. Included extensive supplier profile activity with steel mills and fully integrated steel suppliers in Italy, Slovenia, Poland and Czech Republic.
DS Brown
Through its CGA affiliate company in Kansas City, CGA provided international business advice to DS Brown for the conclusion of an acquisition in Brazil to produce expansion joints in the State of Sao Paulo.
Burns & McDonnell
Provided international consultation regarding foreign market expansion in the Middle East and Brazil; concluded JV between Burns & McDonnell and a Brazilian engineering firm to supply steel structures and engineering services to Petrobras in Brazil (Burns & McDonnell and A1 Engineering in Curitiba, Brazil).
Italferr Railroad Engineering Firm
Created a joint venture to bid on rail projects in the United States, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Brazil. Includes joint venture discussions with Texas Central Rail (TCR), Dammam Rail in Saudi Arabia, and the Rail Transit Authorities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Al Meraikhi Group
Concluded a MOU to procure North American engineering and EPC partners for Al Meraikhi for projects in the GCC countries of the Middle East. Also connected Burns & McDonnell to Al Meraikhi for aviation projects, and connected Michael Baker in Pittsburgh for extensive bridge building scenarios in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Sharjah Investment & Development Authority
Concluded a MOU to procure rail and transportation solutions for Shurooq in the United Arab Emirates, Europe and North America. Also includes and involves transit oriented development projects and the procurement of various material and resources.
ViaLogy
Assisted and advised AMDS of Pasadena, California and London, England to enter markets in the Middle East and South America. Principle industry served is oil & gas.
AMDS
Assisted and advised AMDS of Stockton, California to enter markets in the Middle East and South America. Principle industries served are oil & gas, water treatment and mining.
Kaydon Corporation
Assisted and advised Kaydon Corporation of Ann Arbor, Michigan to conduct extensive market research and develop an overall strategy for Latin America. Principle industries served are slewing ring bearings for wind energy and heavy manufacturing.
AMICO (Alabama Metals Company)
Assisted and advised AMICO of Birmingham, Alabama to conduct extensive market research for Brazil, and to determine a strategy for Latin American market entry. Principle industries served are oil & gas, construction, infrastructure, rail and mining.
Performance Contracting Group (“PCG”)
Assisted and advised PCG in Lenexa, Kansas to conduct market research for Brazil, as well as to penetrate into the Brazilian market. Principle markets served are commercial construction and residential construction.
Romeo RIM (Romeo Reaction Injection Molding)
Assisted and advised Romeo Rim of Romeo, Michigan to analyze, assess and penetrate the Brazilian market. Principle industries served are automotive, heavy truck, bus and agriculture machinery/tractors.
Spartanburg Steel Products, Inc.
Assisted and advised Spartanburg Steel of Spartanburg, South Carolina to analyze, assess and penetrate the Brazilian market. Principle industries served are metal stampings for automotive, heavy truck, bus and agriculture machinery/tractors.
Amsted RPS, Inc.
Assisted and advised Amsted Rail and Amsted RPS to conduct extensive market research in and for Brazil, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as to devise a market strategy for the Middle East and Latin America. Principle industries served are railroad and infrastructure.
Herzog Contracting Corp. (Herzog Railroad Services Group)
Assisted and advised Herzog of St. Joseph, Missouri to conduct extensive market research in and for Brazil, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, as well as to devise a market strategy for the Middle East and Latin America. Successfully concluded a strategic alliance with a Brazilian entity. Principle industries served are railroad and infrastructure.
Berkel and Company Contractors, Inc.
Assisted and advised Berkel & Company of Bonner Springs, Kansas to conduct extensive market research in and for Brazil, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, as well as to devise a market strategy for the Middle East and Latin America. Principle industries served are construction and infrastructure.
Western Forms
Assisted and advised Western Forms of Kansas City, Missouri to conduct extensive market research in and for Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, as well as to devise a market strategy for the Middle East. Principle industries served are construction and infrastructure.