About the company
Company: Stavo Industries Inc. dba ErtelAlsop
Industry: Industrial
Description: ErtelAlsop (www.ertelalsop.com) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance liquid depth filter media serving the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, flavors & fragrances, and chemical end-markets. Founded in 1932, ErtelAlsop was in its third generation of family ownership.
Location: Kingston, NY
Transaction details
THE SITUATION
- Following decades of family ownership, ErtelAlsop’s shareholders began evaluating strategic alternatives to support a thoughtful transition while preserving the Company’s legacy and long-standing customer relationships.
Timing was important given the Company’s strong forward outlook and investment initiatives underway, and the owners engaged SMC as exclusive financial advisor to help assess options with appropriate discretion.
SMC’s CUSTOMIZED SOLUTION
- SMC worked closely with the owners to align a transaction strategy to their goals, including a clear path to step back post-close and a transition plan that supported continuity for employees and customers.
SMC helped frame the Company’s strengths and forward plan in a way that emphasized durability, quality, and long-term value creation, supporting an attractive outcome while maintaining a high level of discretion throughout.
