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Los Angeles Times — B2B Publishing
2026

Russell Belinsky and Michael Accordino Recognized Among Los Angeles Times "Business Visionaries" in Private Equity

LBA Capital Advisors' Senior Managing Directors Russell Belinsky and Michael Accordino are featured in the Los Angeles Times' Business Visionaries series spotlighting private equity leaders in the Los Angeles market.

Firm News
Construction Equipment Guide
2026

Core Equipment Group Strengthens Leadership Team

CEG announces key additions to its senior leadership team as it builds out its CASE construction equipment dealership platform across the Mid-Atlantic.

Core Equipment Group
Core Equipment Group
2026

Core Equipment Group Names John Groff Chief Executive Officer

Industry veteran John Groff is appointed CEO of Core Equipment Group to lead the company's growth and operational transformation.

Core Equipment Group
Equipment Finance Advisor
April 2026

Core Equipment Group Acquires GT Mid Atlantic

Core Equipment Group, backed by LB Advisors, acquires GT Mid Atlantic LLC, expanding its authorized CASE Construction Equipment dealership across eight Mid-Atlantic locations.

Core Equipment Group
TM Capital
2026

Groff Tractor Mid-Atlantic ("GTMA"), a Portfolio Company of Prophet Equity, Has Been Acquired by LB Advisors

TM Capital announces the completed sale of Groff Tractor Mid-Atlantic to LB Advisors, LLC.

Core Equipment Group
GHJ
May 2024

LB Advisors Acquires Arzon Limited

LB Advisors acquires Arzon Limited, a manufacturer of thin-wall, high-frequency welded aluminum and brass tubing serving automotive, rail, and military applications.

Arzon
Naval Aviation NewsPDF
December 21, 2022

Team Investment Saves CH-53K Program Schedule, Strengthens Small Business

NAVAIR profiles how Amfuel — the only DOD-critical supplier with the IP to produce CH-53K King Stallion fuel cells — was modernized under new ownership to secure the defense industrial base.

Amfuel
Manufacturing TodayPDF
August 2022

Rising from the Ashes

Following its 2018 buyout, Amfuel is manufacturing life-saving, self-sealing fuel cells for U.S. military aircraft at triple the speed.

Amfuel
Magnolia Reporter
February 2022

Gubernatorial Appointments Include Amfuel's Michael Accordino

Amfuel's Michael Accordino is named among the Arkansas Governor's appointments.

Amfuel
Arkansas Business
January 2021

Out of Bankruptcy, Amfuel Soars

After LB Advisors acquired the Magnolia defense manufacturer out of bankruptcy in 2018, Amfuel grew from 240 to 370 employees and tripled production within a year.

Amfuel
Siena Lending Group
2019

Siena Lending Group Closes $5.5 Million Asset-Based Credit Facility for Amfuel, LLC

Siena provides Amfuel a $5.5 million asset-based facility, expandable to $8.0 million, supporting working capital and equipment investment.

Amfuel
Magnolia Reporter
December 2018

Investors Buy Amfuel After Sale Earns Approval From U.S. Bankruptcy Court

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approves the sale of Amfuel to new investors, setting the stage for the manufacturer's turnaround.

Amfuel
NW Indiana Business Magazine
July 2018

Polaris Buys Boat Holdings LLC of Elkhart for $805 Million

Polaris Industries completes its $805 million acquisition of Boat Holdings, the leading U.S. pontoon boat manufacturer.

Boat Holdings
Polaris Industries
June 2018

Polaris Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Boat Holdings, LLC

Polaris announces a definitive agreement to acquire Boat Holdings, LLC, the leading manufacturer of pontoon boats in the U.S.

Boat Holdings
PitchBook

Interstate Southwest — Company Profile

PitchBook company profile covering Interstate Southwest: valuation, investors, and acquisition history.

Interstate Southwest