Generational Group Advises DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw in its Sale to Tavoron, a Portfolio Company of Fusion Capital Partners
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Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw to Tavoron, a Portfolio Company of Fusion Capital Partners. The acquisition closed February 5, 2026.
Based in Saginaw, Michigan, DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw have been trusted partners to manufacturers across industries, including automotive, food processing, material handling, and general industrial applications for more than 130 years. Together, the companies specialize in complete electrical and mechanical motion control solutions, offering a comprehensive range of industrial automation products such as drives, linear motion technologies, motors, gear reducers, couplings, sensors, encoders, motion control systems, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), industrial electronics, and belts. DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw also provide engineering support, in-house panel building, programming expertise, and on-site application consultation.
Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, Tavoron is a leader in manufacturing automation and industrial systems, offering the most comprehensive range of automation solutions and services to increase efficiency, improve production quality and create safer work environments. Their innovative technologies, including electrical and air automation, robotic systems, and compressed air technology, are backed by a collaborative business approach and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Located in Los Angeles, California, Fusion Capital Partners is a private equity firm pursuing control-oriented investments within the industrials sector, targeting a specialized set of business models providing engineered products and services to a defined set of end markets. As a growth and relationship-driven firm, Fusion is focused on building market-leading companies by driving value creation through both organic initiatives and strategic M&A, increasing both the scale and operational excellence of its partner companies.
Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A, Central Region – Michael Goss, and his team led by Managing Director, M&A, Jon LePage successfully closed the deal. Executive Managing Director, Rick Buchoz and Senior M&A Advisor, Bryce Gray established the initial relationship with DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw.
“DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw’s legacy of technical expertise, engineering capability, and customer-first service aligns perfectly with Tavoron’s commitment to delivering comprehensive industrial automation solutions,” said Nicholas Martino, CEO of Tavoron. “This acquisition broadens our offerings and deepens our ability to serve customers throughout the Midwest with the technologies, systems, and support they need to keep their operations running reliably and efficiently.”
“Joining Tavoron positions our team to deliver even greater value to customers while maintaining the service-first approach that has defined DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw since 1894,” said Russell Sager, President of DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw. “With expanded resources, a broader technology portfolio, and access to a nationwide network of engineering and integration experts, we are excited for the future and the enhanced solutions this partnership enables.”
“DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw are trusted brands that have served as a critical link in the supply chain for more than 100 years. Russell Sager has developed a culture that is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service and value to its customers and suppliers. The DP team holds a unique combination of technical and application expertise, which is the leading driver of the Company’s outstanding customer retention,” said LePage.
Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, stated, “This transaction demonstrates our commitment to building strong, value driven partnerships. By aligning stakeholders around a common vision, it reinforces the organization’s ability to grow, adapt, and succeed well into the future.”
About Generational Group
Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.
Celebrating its 20 th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,800 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2024 and 2025.
The firm was named 2025 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2022, 2024, and 2025.
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