
Generational Group Advises O-D Tool & Cutter, Inc. in its sale to Arch Cutting Tools, LLC.
By Generational Group
07/30/2024
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, O-D Tool & Cutter, Inc., to Arch Cutting Tools, LLC. The acquisition closed July 22, 2024.
Located in Mansfield, Massachusetts, O-D Tool & Cutter, Inc., established in 1959, is a family-owned business specializing in CNC tool grinding. They offer comprehensive services, including tool design, manufacturing, sharpening, and modification. With over 60 years of experience, they continually invest in advanced technology, skilled personnel, and state-of-the-art equipment to deliver high-quality cutting tools. Their dedication to quality and customer service has made them a leading tool center in New England.
Arch Cutting Tools, LLC (ARCH) is an American manufacturer of solid round and indexable metal cutting tools for the aerospace, defense, firearms, automotive, transportation, medical, and power generation industries founded in 2011 and based in Warren, Michigan. ARCH combines engineering expertise with precision machining technologies to serve the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. They offer services including design-for-manufacturability, prototyping, application testing, program management, and technical support. With strategically located facilities across the U.S., ARCH aims to reduce manufacturing costs, optimize performance, and mitigate supply chain risks for their clients. Their focus on continuous operational improvements and collaborative partnerships contributes to the advancement of American precision machining.
Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Eastern Region, David Fergusson and his team, led by Generational Group Affiliate, Jeff Carignan, with the support of Managing Director, M&A, Corey Painter, closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Tom Stephens, and Senior M&A Advisor, Dr. Michael Lorence, established the initial relationship with O-D Tool & Cutter, Inc.
Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, “At Generational Group, we are proud to facilitate such strategic partnerships that drive growth and enhance service offerings for our clients.”
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.