Texas Injection Molding acquisition named Regional Deal of the Year; Rishabh Mukherjee recognized as Emerging Leader in North America

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced it received two honors from The M&A Advisor recognizing the firm's transaction performance and emerging leadership.

The honors presented during The M&A Advisor's 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit in New York City include:

• Regional Deal of the Year – North America for Blackford Capital's acquisition of Texas Injection Molding, a Houston-based manufacturer of precision-engineered injection molding components.
• Emerging Leaders Award – North America in recognition of Rishabh Mukherjee, Blackford Capital vice president of deals, who was recognized at the 17^th Annual Emerging Leader Awards ceremony.

"We are proud to see both Rishabh and the Texas Injection Molding transaction recognized by The M&A Advisor," said Martin Stein, founder and managing director of Blackford Capital. "These honors reflect the caliber of our team and the disciplined work they bring to every investment. Recognition from a respected organization within the M&A community validates the work we are doing to build stronger companies and create lasting value." 

The awards were presented to Blackford during the Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, held Sept. 14-15 in New York City. The event brings together professionals from across private equity, investment banking, corporate development, and the broader M&A community.

About Blackford Capital
Blackford Capital is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2010 by Martin Stein, the firm focuses on majority-control investments in lower-middle-market manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and service companies with revenues typically between $20 million and $200 million. For more information, visit www.blackfordcapital.com.

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