Dallas, TX – February 28, 2013 – SunTx Capital Partners (“SunTx”) today announced the sale of its
portfolio company, Huron, Inc. (“Huron” or “the Company”) to a financial sponsor. Financial terms of
the transaction were not disclosed.
Huron, based in Lexington, Michigan, is a leading supplier of value-added tubular assemblies and
precision machined products for the automotive industry. Originally founded in 1943, Huron utilizes
advanced technologies and state-of-the-art systems to engineer and manufacture a diverse variety of
customized products for the automotive industry. The Company has been successful in securing new
business awards for its products and services, particularly in relation to emerging powertrain
technologies. Customers of Huron include some of the world’s largest car manufacturers, as well as key
automotive OEM and Tier I suppliers.
Ned Fleming, Founder and Managing Partner of SunTx commented, “Today’s announcement marks an
important milestone for all parties involved. The sale of Huron is a validation of our firm’s investment
strategy of seeing value in mid-sized operating companies where others do not and patiently working with
management to build a better company for its stakeholders, while creating value for our investors. SunTx
has enjoyed supporting Huron’s successful transition from a supplier of commodity components to a
supplier of strategic products to many of the auto industry’s biggest names. We have been an investor in
Huron since 2005 and we wish the Company continued success.”
Bob Bales, President of Huron, noted, “Huron is clearly an industry survivor and is well-positioned to
continue growing the business.” Mr. Bales added “We sincerely thank Ned Fleming and the SunTx team
for their support, particularly during the automotive industry’s most challenging economic times. SunTx
has been an excellent partner; they encouraged us to think broadly and creatively and helped us
strategically position the Company. Their input complemented our operational acumen.”
Donnelly Penman & Partners served as financial advisor and Haynes and Boone, LLP served as legal
counsel to SunTx with respect to the transaction.
About Huron, Inc.
Huron, Inc. is based in Lexington, Michigan and is the leading supplier of value-added tubular assemblies
and precision components used in automotive engine, transmission, fuel and climate control systems. The
Company is one of the largest independent producers of precision bar-turned products in the U.S. and has
successfully leveraged its position to expand into specialized tubular fabrication market. More
information about Huron can be found at www.huroninc.com.
About SunTx Capital Partners
SunTx Capital Partners, LP, is a Dallas-based private equity firm that invests in middle market
manufacturing, distribution and service companies. SunTx specializes in supporting talented management
teams in industries where SunTx can apply is operational experience and financial expertise to build
leading middle-market companies with operations typically in the Sun Belt region of the United States.
SunTx was founded in 2001 and currently has over $600 million of assets under management. The capital
committed by SunTx comes from the principals of SunTx as well as from institutional investors,
including leading university endowments and corporate and public pension funds. More information
about SunTx can be found at www.suntx.com.
Media Contact for SunTx Capital Partners:
Daniel Yunger
Kekst and Company
212‐521‐4800