Rotunda Capital Partners Invests in RMH Systems

Partnership positions leading material handling, packaging and automation solutions provider for continued growth

Rotunda Capital Partners Invests in RMH Systems

Margaux Valle
Rotunda Capital Partners
240.962.1707
mv@rotundacapital.com

Rotunda Capital Partners (“Rotunda”) has invested in RMH Systems (“RMH” or “the Company”), a premier provider of material handling, packaging, and automation solutions. The partnership—formed in collaboration with the Howard family and existing leadership—positions RMH for accelerated growth and expanded market reach.

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Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, RMH Systems is a third-generation, family-owned business offering end-to-end solutions in material handling, packaging equipment and consumables, robotics, and related MRO services. Operating from eight strategic locations across the Midwest, RMH has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions across a broad range of industries.

“RMH represents a leading platform at the forefront of automation, material handling, and packaging,” said Bob Wickham, Managing Partner at Rotunda. “With long-term trends such as the re-shoring of U.S. manufacturing, the rise of industrial automation, and the increasing demand for outsourced industrial services, we believe RMH is well-positioned for significant expansion. Our partnership will provide the resources necessary to enhance RMH’s capabilities, drive innovation, and fuel both organic and acquisition-driven growth.”

Ryan Aprill, Managing Director at Rotunda, added, “RMH has established itself as a trusted partner to thousands of customers by delivering tailored solutions with a strong commitment to service excellence. Together, we will seek to scale RMH into a national leader by expanding into new geographies, diversifying into adjacent markets, and enhancing solution offerings.”

The Howard family will retain a meaningful ownership stake in RMH, ensuring continuity in leadership and reinforcing the Company’s longstanding culture of customer service and operational excellence. “After three generations of family leadership, we are excited to partner with Rotunda Capital Partners,” said Tom Howard, CEO of RMH Systems. “This partnership brings deep expertise and resources that will allow us to accelerate growth while preserving our core values. Together, we will expand our reach, introduce new capabilities, and continue delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.”

Corey Whisner, Managing Partner at Rotunda added “This transaction exemplifies Rotunda’s dedication to thematically investing in founder- and family-led industrial distribution and service businesses. We are excited to partner with the Howard family and continue to build on the Company’s long history of success.”

“With Rotunda’s support, we will remain RMH Systems—staying true to our people, culture, and commitment to customer success,” added Ryan Howard, President of RMH. “We look forward to leveraging new technologies, expanding our service capabilities, and continuing to drive value for our customers.”

The Rotunda investment team includes Corey Whisner, Bob Wickham, Ryan Aprill, Alex Gebert, and Alex Lavery. Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as legal advisor to Rotunda on this transaction. BCC Advisers provided financial advisory services to RMH. Financing was provided by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors.

About RMH Systems

RMH Systems is a comprehensive material handling, packaging, and automation solutions provider, serving clients across a diversified set of end markets throughout the Midwest and beyond. RMH Systems has built its industry leading reputation by delivering industry-leading products, services, engineering, integration and customized solutions since 1936. For more information, please visit www.rmhsystems.com.

About Rotunda Capital Partners

Rotunda Capital Partners is an operationally oriented private equity firm focused on transforming family-founder owned companies into dynamic, data-driven platforms able to achieve and manage significant growth. Since its founding in 2009, Rotunda has partnered with management teams to build great businesses within three primary sectors: value-added distribution, asset-light logistics and industrial, business & residential services. Rotunda strives to achieve replicable results by implementing its Rotunda Performance System to create strategic alignment, develop lean processes and create robust, data-driven infrastructures. For more information, visit www.rotundacapital.com.