Third Coast Capital Advisors Represents Hi-Tech Industries in its Acquisition of RBL Products

November, 2023

Third Coast Capital Advisors served as exclusive buyside advisor to Hi-Tech Industries, a portfolio company of MPE Partners, in its acquisition of RBL Products. Our Acquisition Search services included identifying the target and making contact with its owner, as well as providing assistance on valuation, transaction structure and the negotiation and closing of the transaction.

RBL Products, based in Detroit, Michigan, is a leading supplier of consumable protective plastics, masking films, and paint preparation products utilized by automotive original equipment manufacturers and paint, body, and equipment users across North America and international markets. 

Hi-Tech Industries, based in Farmington, Michigan, is a leading provider of innovative car care accessories, appearance liquids, and specialty aerosols. Hi-Tech is the preeminent one-stop solution in the detailing and reconditioning market. Hi-Tech Industries is committed to discriminating product needs of the professional detailer, car wash or valeter worldwide. Hi-Tech currently has distribution established in 30+ countries.


Third Coast Capital Advisors is an investment banking firm in Chicago, focused exclusively on buyside work. We provide three primary services to our clients:

  • Acquisition Search: Our core focus is to work with PE owned portfolio companies and corporate clients to identify, contact, and execute directly negotiated acquisitions on their behalf.

  • M&A Opportunity Assessment: We perform market research during a competitive sale process to assess and validate the add-on potential for a new platform.

  • Buyside Consulting Services: We provide project based services including acquisition strategy development, market research and corporate development support.


Doug Lovette
Managing Partner
312-961-8763
dlovette@thirdcoastca.com

Mike Zycinski
Managing Director
773-230-7118
mzycinski@thirdcoastca.com

Matt Clarke
Managing Director
480-626-0017
mclarke@thirdcoastca.com

Mark Harvey
Managing Director
312-925-2195
mharvey@thirdcoastca.com

Marc Pressler
Managing Director
847-971-7564
mpressler@thirdcoastca.com

Mike Dudek
Vice President
630-730-5978
mdudek@thirdcoastca.com