A Partnership Built for Growth: A Fireside Chat with Oliver Packaging & Equipment

Monomoy Managing Directors Mel Bartoul and Matt Farrell recently sat down with Oliver Packaging & Equipment CEO Mitch Summerfield to discuss the partnership between the two teams and their shared strategy for Oliver’s growth.

Building an open and collaborative partnership

From the outset, Oliver’s leadership team sought a partner that could provide the resources and support needed to establish the company as a standalone business while giving the team the autonomy to build on what was already working.

Monomoy’s approach consistently begins with understanding what already makes a business successful – and continues throughout the partnership with a consistent focus on the team members.

Supporting the business and its people for future success

As Oliver navigated the complexities of a carve-out, the teams worked together to strengthen financial reporting and establish a new employee benefits program. Working closely with Monomoy’s Operating Team, Oliver is building on that foundation with additional resources, data and tailored strategic support to advance key initiatives, strengthen the business and help drive its next phase of growth.

Following the Oliver transaction’s recognition with an honorable mention in the 18th Annual Mid-Market M&A Awards and as one of Middle Market Growth’s Q4 2024 Top 100 Notable Deals, Monomoy continues to build on their collaboration with Oliver’s management team through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives.

Watch the full Fireside Chat below.

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