• Slingmax Group was sold to The Sterling Group in a transaction that closed on Sept. 30, 2026.
• River Associates built the platform starting with the July 2020 acquisition of Yale Cordage.
• Add-ons included I&I Sling and Slingmax in March 2023, followed by Wisconsin Lifting Specialists in June 2026.
• Under River ownership, the business expanded leadership, commercial capabilities, engineering, and manufacturing capacity.
• The sale marked River Associates’ fourth portfolio company exit of 2026, with aggregate EBITDA across the four exits up 4.6x.

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