Generational Group Advises Wale Apparatus in its Sale to Private Investor

By Generational Group

05/01/2024

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client Wale Apparatus Co. to a Private Investor. The acquisition closed April 5, 2024.

Wale Apparatus (Wale), located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, is a leading reseller of glass working equipment and supplies and fabrication of glass and quartz materials. In operation for over 50 years, the Company has developed a broad set of capabilities and has completed work on a variety of projects. Wale is at the forefront of the scientific and artistic glasswork industry and is recognized across the world for its contributions to the industry. Wale is an authorized dealer for both Corning Pyrex and Momentive Performance Materials (MPM) products, a combination of offerings that is unmatched in the industry.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A-Technology Practice Leader, David Fergusson, and Generational Group Authorized Affiliate, Mark Shortz, with the support of Managing Director, M&A, Corey Painter successfully closed the transaction. Senior Managing Director, Thomas Hamm established the initial relationship with Wale Apparatus.


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.