Dorsey & Whitney LLP represented Colson Group, the global leader in caster and wheel products, in its acquisition of Custom Engineered Wheels, a manufacturer of engineered wheels and injection molded components with operations in the United States and Mexico.
The transaction was structured as an asset purchase for the U.S. operations of Custom Engineered Wheels, Inc., and an equity purchase for the Mexican operations involving Custom Engineered Wheels, Inc. and CEW MX Holdings, LLC.
The acquisition expands Colson's manufacturing capabilities and further strengthens its position as the global leader in caster and wheel products. The transaction also marks Dorsey's first completed acquisition for Colson and is one of several acquisitions Dorsey is currently handling on the company's behalf. The deal represents Colson's second acquisition in the past two years and its third in the past three years.
The Dorsey team was led by Fernando Avelar with support from Ryan Gehbauer and included attorneys from the Firm's Corporate, Tax, Labor & Employment, Benefits & Compensation, and Intellectual Property practices.
"This transaction was an important strategic step for Colson as we continue to grow our global platform. Dorsey assembled a collaborative, cross-functional team that worked seamlessly across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions to guide us through every stage of the acquisition. Their commercial approach, responsiveness, and ability to coordinate complex issues made them a trusted partner throughout the process." – Jami McKenna, Legal Services, Colson Group.