Guardian Capital Partners invests in workforce solutions company

Guardian Capital Partners, a Wayne-based private equity firm, recently invested in Warminster-based Havis, a designer and manufacturer of mobile workforce solutions for public safety and enterprise markets.

Havis’ products increase mobile workers’ productivity. The company works with end-users, channel partners, and original equipment manufacturers to deliver a portfolio that includes transportation, mounting, computing, and emerging products.

“Our partnership with Guardian will allow us to take advantage of the many opportunities in front of us while staying connected to the values and key attributes that have contributed to our longevity,” Joseph P. Bernert III, Havis CEO and president, said. “We look forward to continuing to support our customers across the globe, leveraging Guardian’s knowledge of the mounting industry and capabilities in building businesses, and accelerating our path to new products, customers, and markets.”

Havis’ principal family owners and executive management team will continue to operate the company.

“Guardian’s experience in the niche manufacturing space will allow us to provide the operational insight necessary to execute key strategic initiatives,” Adrian Ironside, Guardian partner, said.

Huntington National Bank provided financing for Guardian’s investment, and BlackArch Partners served as financial advisor. CIBC Bank USA served as administrative agent. Law firm Ballard Spahr advised Guardian while Cozen O’Connor was Havis’ legal counsel.