Three Firms Advise as Tinicum Buys Thermal Systems Maker Watlow

Vinson & Elkins advised private equity firm Tinicum L.P. and Tinicum-affiliated funds in their agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., a designer and maker of industrial thermal systems technology.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and Sullivan & Cromwell advised St. Louis-based Watlow on the transaction, for which no financial terms were disclosed, according to a statement.

Watlow provides its products to companies in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, energy and environmental technologies, medical and clinical equipment, food-service equipment and refrigerated transportation.

The transaction will help Watlow accelerate investment to support growth, including international expansion. The deal ...