Cole deepens Blue Wolf’s industrial and international experience

Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and healthcare sectors, today announced that Taylor Cole will be joining the firm as an operating partner focused on industrial investments.

Mr. Cole brings more than 35 years of operational and executive leadership experience across the industrial and heavy equipment manufacturing sectors. His background spans public and private companies in both U.S. and international markets, including the Asia-Pacific region, where he spent over a decade working in Indonesia and Singapore.

He most recently served as CEO of Canam Steel Corporation, a private equity-sponsored supplier to the commercial construction industry, where he oversaw the company’s growth from $400 million to $1.5 billion in revenue and led operations across a multi-site domestic manufacturing network.

“Taylor has an outstanding track record of building and scaling industrial businesses in competitive manufacturing environments across the U.S. and internationally,” said Jeremy Kogler, Managing Partner at Blue Wolf Capital. “He brings sharp insight and agility in navigating shifting market trends and operational challenges – the kind of experience that aligns with our commitment to driving long-term value and revitalizing the domestic manufacturing base.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve learned how critical it is to surround yourself with people who understand the unique operational realities of running an industrial business,” said Mr. Cole. “I’m thrilled to join Blue Wolf’s team and add my experience to an already thriving business that prioritizes building resilient, operationally sound companies across sectors and markets.”

Prior to Canam Steel Corporation, Mr. Cole served as President of Firestone Building Products, where he led a four-year turnaround of the global business. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Bridgestone, Howden North America, Intergraph Corporation, Sandvik Mining and Construction, Freeport McMoRan, and International Shipholding Corporation.

Mr. Cole earned a B.S. in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and received his M.B.A. from the University of Florida.

About Blue Wolf Capital Partners

Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm that focuses on value investments in middle market companies in the healthcare and industrial sectors. The firm’s integrated team of investment professionals and veteran operating executives work collaboratively to generate returns by driving transformational change using operational and strategic experience. Blue Wolf seeks to invest in businesses that have catalysts for value creation that involve organizational transformation, union or human capital issues, government presence, or the opportunity to use ESG-informed strategies. For additional information, please visit www.bluewolfcapital.com.

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