Who is Our Client?

• Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Decatur, IL, Mason Manufacturing is a value-added, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) certified fabricator of custom designed and engineered processing equipment.
• Mason is a market leader in the construction of mission critical shell and tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels for the grain processing, ethanol and biofuel industries.  The company also serves the biotechnology, petrochemical, chemical, pulp and paper and power generation sectors with highly engineered product solutions. 
• In 2010, Advantage Capital bought Mason from a shareholder group advised by the Nolan team.

Why Did Mason Manufacturing Hire Nolan?

• Advantage Capital engaged with Nolan due to the firm’s deep familiarity with the business and industry.

What Value Did Nolan Deliver?

• Nolan’s sell side process delivered Konza Valley Capital, Inc. (KVCI), a provider of long-term capital solutions for growth, wealth transfer, and management transitions in small to mid-sized companies.
• KVCI primarily invests in Midwestern-based companies across B2B manufacturing, service, and distribution, having partnered with numerous successful businesses over the years.