Croft & Bender, an Atlanta-based investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Fumex Air Filtration Systems ("Fumex" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of Route 2 Capital Partners ("Route 2"), to Vance Street Capital ("Vance Street").
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kennesaw, GA, Fumex is a trusted leader in air filtration systems, providing advanced extraction solutions designed to meet the stringent health, safety, and regulatory standards required for capturing hazardous materials directly at the source. Fumex systems are employed across a broad spectrum of industrial and healthcare applications, including laser cutting for precision component manufacturing, 3D printing, soldering, and plastic processing. Engineered for optimal performance, these systems efficiently manage particulate and chemical fumes, ensuring a safer environment for workers, equipment, and processes.
As part of the transaction, Kevin East, CEO of Fumex, will reinvest a meaningful amount of equity and continue to lead the business going forward alongside the rest of the existing management team. "On behalf of the entire Fumex team, we couldn't be more excited to begin this next chapter with Vance Street," said Kevin East. "This partnership will allow us to invest in the business and drive growth both organically and through M&A."
"It's been great to be a part of Fumex's evolution over the last two decades, and we are grateful for Croft & Bender and its efforts to find the right partner to support the Company's growth in this next chapter," said Kevin East, CEO of Fumex. "The Croft & Bender team's well-coordinated process and execution delivered an outstanding outcome for the Company and its shareholders," said Patrick Weston, Managing Director of Route 2.
Croft & Bender served as the exclusive financial advisor to Fumex and Route 2 throughout the transaction. For more information, please contact Bo Briggs, Matt Veal, or Brad Germany.