DALLAS– Generational Group announced it has advised Lockwood Manufacturing Co. on its sale to Brattle Technologies. The transaction closed August 8, 2025.
Lockwood, based in Livonia, Michigan, designs and manufactures aluminum and steel equipment for the foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, industrial and laboratory sectors. Its products include racks, cabinets, carts, heat units and material handling equipment. The company also serves as an OEM manufacturing partner for industrial and scientific appliance makers, with in-house design and fabrication capabilities including laser cutting, robotic welding, powder coating and electrical assembly.
Following the acquisition, Matt Phillips was promoted from president to CEO. Former owner and CEO David Lamson will join the company’s board of directors.
Brattle Technologies, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a family-owned holding company that supports specialty businesses with long-term investment and operational resources. It is led by CEO Jordan Haviland, Associate Greg Mailey and Analyst Jake Berger.
“The entire team at Lockwood Manufacturing is thrilled to join the Brattle Technologies family and looks forward to a future of shared growth and innovation. Don Ho and Brennon Dunbar did a great job putting the deal together,” said Lamson.
“We are excited to join Mr. Lamson, Mr. Phillips, and the talented team at Lockwood. The company’s commitment to quality, customer service, and manufacturing excellence will remain at the heart of everything we do,” said Haviland.
Generational Group Senior Managing Director Don Ho, with support from Vice President Brennon Dunbar, led the transaction. They were assisted by Executive Managing Director Michael Goss, Senior Managing Director Brian Ault, and Senior M&A Advisor Michael Querard.
“I am so thrilled to be able to help David Lamson achieve his goals of finding the right steward for his business that was originally created by his father,” said Ho. “David valued his employees and their culture so much that this was our number one priority when searching for the right buyer. Brattle Technologies stood out, checked all the boxes, and exceeded our hopes and expectations.”
“This acquisition will bring additional expertise and resources to better serve Lockwood Manufacturing’s customers, while also creating new opportunities and enhancing the working environment for the employees,” Ho added.
Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, said: “This transaction reflects our commitment to creating strategic partnerships that deliver lasting value. We’re proud to have brought together two organizations that share a common vision and are positioned for long-term success.”
