Carr’s Hill Invests In Matthews Brothers Dredging
Carr’s Hill Capital Partners Management LP (CHP), a New Orleans-based private equity firm, announced June 26 that it has partnered with Shaw and Tom Matthews, the founders of Matthews Brothers Dredging LLC (MBD), to recapitalize the business and support its continued expansion.
Matthews Brothers provides dredging services for private and public blue-chip customers throughout the U.S. Gulf Coast markets. Founded in 1999, the firm has grown significantly over the past decade by developing a recurring, maintenance-based book of revenue. The company has developed an innovative approach to mechanical dredging, providing a cost-effective, operationally efficient service to its customer base through high productivity and reliability. MBD operates along the Gulf Coast, which has the greatest number and highest density of ports connected to inland U.S. waterways. Infrastructure spending for waterway expansion and new ports further complements the company’s recurring maintenance services, CHP said in the announcement.
“Joining forces with Shaw and Tom to advance the outstanding organization they’ve built is incredibly exciting for us,” said H. David de Laureal, managing partner of CHP. “We were immediately impressed with the operational efficiency, proven safety culture, and overall reputation as a trusted partner of MBD and look forward to growing the business in partnership with management.”
New CEO Named
In conjunction with the acquisition, MBD has appointed Declan Rushe as MBD’s CEO, effective immediately. Rushe has more than 30 years of industry experience and has played critical roles in growing the value of various industrial companies under his leadership. Most recently, Rushe was the president of Team Solutions and QualSpec Group.
“Declan and the team at Carr’s Hill are the perfect partners to help lead MBD as it rapidly grows to the next level,” said Shaw Matthews. “Their vision and culture align with MBD, and they bring an impressive track record and expertise in the industrials sector as we continue expanding MBD’s services to more customers throughout the Gulf Coast.”
“Declan continues to be a critical member of CHP’s executive advisory board and will play an essential role in the growth and success of MBD,” de Laureal said. “We’re fortunate to have him onboard.”
