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Heartland Industrial Partners

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Stamford, United States · Founded 1999 · AUM $1.4 billion · Website
Leveraged buyoutGrowth capitalIndustry consolidationIndustrialsAutomotiveHome FurnishingsManufacturingUnited States
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Heartland Industrial Partners was an American private equity firm focused on industry consolidation and growth capital investments in middle-market industrial companies.

Heartland Industrial Partners was established in 1999 by David Stockman, Timothy Leuliette, and Daniel Tredwell. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, the firm raised its only private equity fund in 2001 with approximately $1.4 billion in commitments, specifically targeting the consolidation of middle-market industrial companies.

The firm's history is heavily defined by its investment in the auto parts supplier Collins & Aikman, which eventually filed for bankruptcy. This collapse led to the resignation of David Stockman and subsequent federal fraud indictments against him, though the U.S. Attorney's Office eventually declined to prosecute. Heartland Industrial Partners officially terminated its registration with the SEC in 2013.

Founded1999
HeadquartersStamford, United States
AUM$1.4 billion
Target investmentMiddle-market
StrategiesLeveraged buyout, Growth capital, Industry consolidation
Sector focusIndustrials, Automotive, Home Furnishings, Manufacturing
Geographic focusUnited States

Leadership

David Stockman
Founder
Former Reagan budget director and co-founder who resigned as chairman of Collins & Aikman following its bankruptcy.
Timothy D. Leuliette
Founder
Co-founder of the firm and one of the partners who took control following Stockman's resignation.
Daniel P. Tredwell
Founder
Co-founder of the firm who helped manage the fund's operations.

Notable Investments

Collins & AikmanMetaldyneTriMasSprings IndustriesSimpson Industries

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