Nelson Miller Group, part of New Water Capital, has acquired New England Keyboard, a designer and manufacturer of user interface components.
New England Keyboard, founded in 1986, focuses on ruggedized keyboards, membrane switches, and other components sold across defense, medical device, and semiconductor sectors.
NEK's founders, Dave Myers and Mark Yates, express confidence in joining with Nelson Miller to provide new opportunities for customers and employees.
Nelson Miller, known for membrane switches and other components for medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors, sees the acquisition as an expansion of capabilities.
The acquisition is seen as a move to strengthen Nelson Miller's presence in industries like defense and aerospace.
Nelson Miller, formed in 2011, has expanded with previous acquisitions like Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing in 2017.
Under New Water's ownership, Nelson Miller has made add-on acquisitions like Chainlogix, Injection Works, and Pannam Imaging.
New Water Capital targets investments in lower middle-market companies within consumer, retail, and industrial sectors.
The acquisition of NEK is viewed as enhancing NMG's capabilities and customer relationships in high-reliability sectors.
The transaction reflects New Water's focus on building a leading HMI solutions provider.
New Water Capital, founded in 2014, focuses on investing in companies with revenues between $30 million and $300 million in various sectors.
The deal signifies a strategic move by Nelson Miller Group and New Water Capital to bolster their presence in the market.
The acquisition of New England Keyboard is the fourth add-on acquisition for Nelson Miller Group under New Water Capital's ownership.
Nelson Miller Group and New Water Capital aim to create a top-tier HMI solutions provider capable of addressing design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain challenges.
The acquisition deal underscores the commitment to developing a best-in-class HMI solutions provider able to navigate complex industry demands.