GP Ventures Advises Electronics Manufacturing Training Holding on Acquisition of Blackfox Training

GP Ventures is pleased to announce that its client, Electronics Manufacturing Training Holding, has acquired Blackfox Training Institute. Founded in 1996, Blackfox is a leading provider of IPC training and certification services. Electronics Manufacturing Training Holding is also the owner of EPTAC, an internationally recognized leader in IPC training and certification. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Combining EPTAC and Blackfox under the same ownership creates one the largest IPC training and certification providers in the U.S., with greater access to in-person and online services to customers around the world.

Burak Gokmen, CEO of Electronics Manufacturing Training Holding, stated “EPTAC is known for its consistency in providing premier training services with the highest-quality instructors in the industry. Blackfox is a natural addition for Electronics Manufacturing Training Holding as we will be able to leverage both companies’ geographical footprints and industry focuses. Al Dill and the exceptional employees at Blackfox have utilized their deep industry knowledge to build an impressive company, and we are very pleased to add their outstanding team members as part of the combined company.”

Al Dill, former CEO of Blackfox, said “We are pleased to have joined forces with EPTAC. Our shared values include focusing on developing better IPC training and certification programs for our customers, making this an easy transition. We look forward to promoting our full program line to the industry.”

Tyler Romrell, Vice President of Salt Creek Capital, added “Burak continues to demonstrate excellence as a leader and executive since partnering with Salt Creek to acquire EPTAC in 2021. We’re excited to continue supporting Burak and his team through the acquisition of Blackfox as well as the Company’s future expansion efforts in the years to come.”

GP Ventures is an investment bank focused on sell-side and buy-side M&A for technology and electronics companies. GP Ventures has offices in Chicago and Tokyo and has completed over 10 deals in both the PCB and EMS sectors. Tom Kastner, President, is a registered representative of and securities transactions are conducted through StillPoint Capital, LLC—a Tampa, Florida member of FINRA and SIPC.

StillPoint Capital is not affiliated with GP Ventures. For more information, please contact us at 847-431-3993 and info@gp-ventures.com.