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Mississauga, ON and Lexington, MA – January 4, 2021 – Weston Forest, a leading distributor and remanufacturer of softwood and hardwood lumber and specialty panel products, today announced it has been acquired by the Watermill Group, a strategy-driven private investment firm. “This is a historic event for everyone at Weston Forest,” said Steve Rhone, President, […]

Lexington, MA—October 28, 2020—The Watermill Group, a strategy-driven private investment firm, is delighted to announce the addition of Anabelle Skalleberg and Olga Levin to its team. Ms. Skalleberg has been appointed to the role of Principal and will be responsible for transactions and business development efforts spanning cross-border opportunities, COVID investment initiatives and WMX, a […]

New face shield provides comfortable, extended-use protection to frontline workers around the world Rochester, New York—October 15, 2020— Enbi, a leading manufacturer of high-performance precision rollers, insulation, gaskets and sealing technologies, today announced that its EnbiGuard face shield has been certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). The […]

Gordian Group- Podcast Discussion Series “Are distressed companies facing the same challenges today as in the ’08 crisis?” “Will there be another wave of defaults, and if so what sector?” “Do insolvency laws work in the era of Covid or are they outdated?” Hear Watermill’s Ben Procter, Bankruptcy Attorney Rick Mikels and Gordian, CEO Henry […]

During these trying times and feelings of uncertainty it is important to reflect on the positives and what matters most. At Watermill we are grateful for our friends, family and relationships – including our furry friends – our number one supporters, biggest cheerleaders, most loyal companions! We are thrilled to spread the love with some […]

With much excitement, today we announce the relaunch of watermill.com. This new digital home reflects Watermill to a tee. It is modern, creative and responsive. It puts our values first. It comes to life through our people, colleagues and teams, who are shown across every page. It captures our dedication to strategy-driven investing and showcases […]

This week, Watermill President & COO Julia Karol joined Northstar’s Private Equity Fast Pitch podcast to discuss Watermill’s history and culture, providing a window into the DNA of our third-generation family firm. Speaking with host Jeff Henningsen of Lockton Companies, Julia talks about our strategy and investment approach as well as her passions for education […]