Magnum Systems has been acquired by 3 Rivers Capital
Blue Sage Capital has sold Magnum Systems, Inc. to 3 Rivers Capital.
Magnum Systems is a Lenexa, Kansas-based designer and manufacturer of mission-critical, customized systems and engineered components for automated material handling and packaging solutions. The company’s solutions are primarily used to handle and package a variety of dry bulk solid substrates across the industrial, food, agricultural and chemical end markets. Magnum Systems also provides ongoing parts, services and maintenance for its large installed base of products.
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 3 Rivers Capital is a private equity firm that provides active ownership and supportive partnerships for businesses with highly motivated management teams in a broad range of industries. The transaction reflects 3 Rivers Capital’s thesis-driven investment strategy focused on building a platform in the industrial automation industry.
Blue Sage Capital, based in Austin, Texas, is a private equity firm focused on the niche manufacturing, environmental solutions and specialty services industries that has raised over US$600 million across its three investment funds since inception.
Oaklins TM Capital in the US served as the exclusive financial advisor to Magnum Systems, a portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, in connection with its sale to 3 Rivers Capital.



Jonathan Pearce
Partner, Blue Sage Capital
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Allan C. Cruickshanks
Oaklins TM Capital
Jonathan I. Mishkin
Oaklins TM Capital
Harrison P. Boeschenstein
Oaklins TM Capital
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