Anvil International Completes Merger with Smith-Cooper International

Anvil International has completed its merger with Smith-Cooper International. Tailwind Capital, the existing sponsor of Smith-Cooper, will be majority owner of the combined company.

CoveView acted as financial advisor to Tailwind Capital in the arrangement of $940 million of senior credit facilities to finance the acquisition.

About Anvil:
Anvil International is one of the largest and most complete manufacturers of pipe fittings, couplings, pipe hangers and piping support systems in the world. For more than 165 years, Anvil has provided the highest-quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service. The company offers expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection, to mining and oil and gas.

About Smith-Cooper International:
Smith-Cooper is a leading distributor of valves, fittings and related products through three distinct brands. SCI® offers trademarked valves and fittings made of steel, iron, brass, bronze, and stainless steel; Sharpe® offers carbon and stainless-steel valves used to control the flow of various media in piping systems; and FPPI® offers fire protection accessory products.

About Tailwind Capital:
Tailwind Capital is a leading middle market private equity firm focused on growth-oriented investments in targeted sectors within industrial services, healthcare and business services.