The future of U.S.
Manufacturing
affects us all.
We invest in legacy shops so that our communities can continue to grow and thrive for generations to come.
Born from a deep passion for small shops, we amplify their people instead of replacing them.
Unlike many PE firms, we’re not driven by short-term gains. We’re not here to “trim the fat” or automate people out of a job.
We‘re here to listen to the people who know the business best. To preserve the identity, expertise, relationships, and strengths, then add the systems, technology, and resources that help the company do more of what it already does well.
Rooted in
legacy.
Powered by
progress.
Let’s build a stronger future for all stakeholders.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
SHOP OWNERS
Hand over the keys without giving up your legacy.
You built careers, customer relationships, a reputation, and products people count on.
When it’s time for your next chapter, we’re here to make sure the company you built gets more chapters too.
Sell Your Shop ➼
SKILLED HUMANS
Build a career with people who care about your
future.
We don’t acquire companies to cut them down.
That means better tools, smarter technology, opportunities to grow, and leadership that sees skilled people as key to growth, not overhead to eliminate.
Grow Your Career ➼
OEMs + PRIMES
The supplier you trust with renewed energy to support you.
Ownership changes shouldn’t create supply-chain chaos.
Collective invests in the people, equipment, technology, and shared expertise to become stronger, more responsive partners while preserving the teams and capabilities you already rely on.
Explore Capabilities ➼
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Help us play the long game and manufacture the future.
We’re building a permanent home for great manufacturing companies.
That requires an ecosystem of suppliers, advisors, lenders, and industry partners who believe strong American manufacturing is worth investing in for the long haul.
Explore Capabilities ➼
We know what it takes to build an extraordinary shop.
Collective was founded by Mark Hillenburg and Matt Ritchie, two manufacturing leaders with deep experience across operations, continuous improvement, commercial leadership, and multi-site management.
We’ve watched shops fail when short-term decisions grind down the people, customer relationships, and long-term value. That’s why we live by the philosophy that the people closest to the work tend to know what needs fixing first.
We show up with
experience,humility,
and a willingness to listen
before making changes.
Ready to build
something that
lasts?
Whether you’re considering the future of the company you founded, looking for a place to grow your career, or searching for a manufacturing partner you can count on for years to come, we’d like to hear from you.