Northstar Capital, a provider of junior capital for middle market private equity transactions, has invested in Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), a portfolio company of May River Capital.

AHS serves as a newly established platform offering highly engineered material handling equipment and automation solutions. The platform was formed through the combination of two specialty conveying and material handling businesses: Spiroflow Systems, a global manufacturer of material handling equipment and provider of control systems integration, and Cablevey Conveyors, a manufacturer of patented tubular drag conveying systems for food and beverage and high value industrial applications. Together, the combined companies will offer a differentiated and comprehensive suite of material handling equipment and industrial automation solutions to marquee customers globally.

Northstar provided debt and an equity co-investment to help May River finance the transaction. The Northstar team remains committed to partnering with experienced management teams and private equity sponsors to help good companies become even better.