As our economy continues to advance technologically, there is an increasing demand for high precision products. Manufacturing processes are becoming more sophisticated – we believe that companies that combine these sophisticated manufacturing processes with superior technical operating expertise will establish themselves as “high-value” manufactures for their customers. These companies’ technical proficiency allows their business to be extremely nimble, serve multiple end-markets, and have very stable customer relationships.
Investment Criteria
Enterprise Value:
$10 - $100 million
EBITDA:
$2 - $20 million
Gross Margin:
Greater than 30%
Geography:
Based in North America
Competitive Characteristics
• Strong recurring revenue
• Entrenched customer relationships
• High engineering content
• Proprietary processes or technology
• Pricing power
• Niche market leadership
• Mission critical products
What We Offer
Patient Capital:
No defined hold period allowing assets to dictate investment.
Partnership with Management:
We believe management teams should share in the financial success of our investments.
Expert Support:
With more than 1000 employees already working for Bradley-owned companies we have strong IT, Finance, HR and Marketing teams ready to help.
Sam Yun
Sam Yun is a proven leader in manufacturing, operations, and business transformation, known for driving efficiency, increasing profitability, and turning around underperforming organizations. With expertise spanning aerospace, defense, medical, high-tech, and industrial sectors, he specializes in optimizing processes, scaling businesses, and delivering measurable impact.
Key Experience & Expertise
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Operational Leadership: President/COO of BERKS Manufacturing, overseeing business growth, operational excellence, and post-merger integrations.
- Business Turnarounds: Led the transformation of multiple underperforming operations, including returning Groth’s Texas/India businesses to profitability after five years of losses.
- M&A & Post-Merger Integration: Managed due diligence, acquisition vetting, and integration planning to drive long-term value.
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Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma: Implemented Lean Daily Management System, Value Stream Mapping, Kata, IPK, Lean Flow, and Six Sigma, improving efficiency and EBITDA.
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Aerospace & Defense Expertise: Led AS9100-certified manufacturing at Torotel Products and Continental Disc Corporation, optimizing operations for Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and United Technologies.
- Engineering & Product Development: Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration at Quantum, enhancing product quality and reducing costs by 50%.
- Talent Development & Culture Building: Created workforce training programs, apprenticeship pipelines, and leadership mentoring to strengthen teams.
- Global Operations Management: Successfully managed manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations across the U.S., India, and Asia.