PERRY, Fla. – Big Top Manufacturing (Big Top), a leading provider of complete fixed and mobile building solutions for tension fabric shelters, today announced a new investment partnership with Altamont Capital Partners (Altamont). With the support of Altamont, Big Top will focus on expansion to best serve its customers while reiterating its commitment to its community and team in Perry.
Timed with the announcement, Vann Parrott, former Big Top Chief Operating Officer, succeeded Jeff Merschman as Chief Executive Officer. Jeff will serve on the board of directors, and both will continue to hold a significant ownership interest in Big Top and remain involved in the company’s leadership.
“We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with Altamont,” said Vann Parrott, Big Top Chief Executive Officer. “Perry has been a fantastic place for us to grow our business, and we’re looking forward to growing our presence in Taylor County as we scale and expand operations. Partnering with Altamont will allow us to further our mission while growing Big Top to become the leading player in the fabric structures space.”
Key to Altamont’s investment approach is partnering with strong management teams and bringing a constructive and pragmatic mindset to drive significant long-term value, which is the company’s goal for Big Top. Altamont also has extensive experience working with companies like Big Top, supporting their employees, and providing resources to enable ongoing growth.
“The entire Altamont team is looking forward to our investment partnership not only with Big Top but also with the Taylor County community,” said Chase Beeler, Altamont Managing Director. “This partnership will support Big Top’s existing commitment to its team in Perry while also allowing for future innovation and expansion.”
Altamont recently selected the Taylor County Education Foundation as the recipient of the $15,000 donation from the firm’s foundation, the ACP Foundation, and is continually dedicated to strengthening the communities that support its partner companies.
About Big Top Manufacturing
Big Top Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of tension fabric shelter products, providing building solutions from design through fabrication, installation and service. Since 1979, Big Top has worked to create a culture, work flow process and caliber of products that meet the diverse needs of its clients. With a commitment to quality design and 100% customer satisfaction, Big Top uses only the highest quality, American-made materials to provide the right solution for your needs. Learn more at www.BigTopUSA.com.
About Altamont Capital Partners
Altamont Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with over $4 billion in assets under management. Altamont is focused on investing in middle market businesses where it can partner with leading management teams to help its portfolio companies reach their full potential. The firm’s principals have significant experience building business success stories across a range of industries, including multi-unit consumer, specialty manufacturing and distribution, industrials, financial services and business services. For more information, visit www.altamontcapital.com.