Littlejohn & Co. said on 3 February it had acquired 80/20, a maker of configurable aluminium modular framing used in automation, productivity and safety applications, from MPE Partners. Terms were not disclosed.
Why Littlejohn & Co. is buying 80/20
Littlejohn said 80/20 sits at the intersection of automation, robotics, modular industrial design, lean manufacturing and demand for reconfigurable, ergonomic workspaces, and that it planned to expand the company's capabilities and geographic reach.
Deal terms and financing
Littlejohn acquired the business outright from MPE Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Chief executive Doug Waldal continues to lead the company.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Littlejohn announced the acquisition as completed on 3 February 2026.
Market context
80/20 sells through automation integrators, MRO distributors, e-commerce and direct channels. MPE, a Cleveland and Boston lower mid-market investor, backed the company from 2021. Littlejohn invests $75m to $500m of equity in middle-market companies, according to Private Equity Professional.
