Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating of Muskegon, MI, Acquired through BSM Acquisition, LLC of Cin
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MUSKEGON, Mich. - Michimich -- Calder Capital is proud to announce the successful sale of Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, Inc. of Muskegon, Michigan, by an investor group through BSM Acquisition, LLC of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, Inc. ("Bauer") is a nearly century-old sheet metal fabricator and installer with operations in Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, and Scottville, Michigan. The Company specializes in custom metal fabrication of carbon steel, aluminum,  and stainless steel products. Beyond metal materials, Bauer also fabricates polycarbonate products. Owned by family members Mike and Pat Bauer, alongside partner Mark Hoofman, the owners engaged Calder's Sell-Side Team to facilitate their planned retirement and ensure the continuity of Bauer's legacy under new stewardship.

BSM Acquisition, LLC ("BSM"), is an investor group with more than 135 years of combined investing and operating experience, emerged as the ideal buyer for Bauer. The acquisition represents a strategic expansion of BSM's portfolio of manufacturing, industrial, and technical service companies.

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Sam Scharich of Calder served as the Lead Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor to Bauer. Serving as Lead Associate was Jonathan Dykstra.

Calder's Sell-Side process garnered strong national attention. In total, 156 CIMs were distributed to qualified buyers, resulting in 7 LOIs and a bidding war.

Mark commented, "We had a great experience with Calder. Sam was very good to work with, being very professional and personable."

Ed stated, "Working with Sam Scharich at Calder Capital has been a great experience. Sam provided everything we needed promptly and managed the process professionally."

"Bauer is a legacy manufacturer that deserved a thoughtful and well-executed process," added Garrett Monroe, Calder's Sell-Side Managing Director. "This deal required perseverance, and I'm proud of how Sam and our team navigated various challenges to deliver a strong outcome for Mark and the Bauer family. Manufacturing remains a core strength for Calder, and we are committed to helping long-standing industrial companies transition successfully."

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Calder Capital served as the exclusive Sell-Side Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor to Bauer Sheet Metal & Fabricating, Inc.

Learn more about Bauer Sheet Metal & Fabricating, Inc. at www.BauerSheetMetal.com.

About BSM Acquisition, LLC:
BSM Acquisition, LLC is an investor group focused on acquiring and scaling manufacturing, industrial, and technical service companies.

About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.