Sell-side advisory
The Transaction
Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO, Allied Materials is a leading U.S. manufacturer of flags, jigsaw puzzles, frames, awards, and ordnance products. As the parent company of iconic brands Springbok Puzzles and Allied Flag, Allied Materials has built a 70+ year legacy of quality and craftsmanship as both the oldest U.S. manufacturer of jigsaw puzzles and as a trusted supplier of American flags to the U.S. government. Allied Materials proudly provides products to a diverse set of customers and end markets across the globe, from local mom-and-pop shops and major global retailers to the American flag flying high above our nation’s capital.
Based in Prairie Village, KS, Maple Hill Capital is a Midwest-based private capital firm that invests patient capital in performing businesses. Maple Hill Capital leverages its permanent capital base to partner with management teams that prefer a long-term investor to develop and support their growth strategy.
Based in Wichita, KS, with offices in Kansas City, MO, Open Road Brands is a U.S. manufacturer of custom home décor, gift, and functional home products. Open Road Brands utilizes its vast relationship network with some of the world’s most recognizable brands to provide proprietary and licensed Americana home goods to leading retailers across numerous sales channels.
The strategic acquisition will broaden Allied Material’s presence in the consumer and government sectors, driving further growth and expansion while preserving the decades-long legacies of the Allied and Springbok brands.
About CC Capital Advisors
CC Capital Advisors is a Kansas City-based investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate finance advisory services for family- and founder-owned businesses across diverse industries. Since its founding in 1994, the firm has successfully advised on over $7 billion in transactions, leveraging a team with more than a century of combined experience. CC Capital Advisors is known for its tailored, hands-on approach, guiding clients through complex financial transitions with integrity and strategic insight. Whether preparing for a sale, pursuing growth through acquisitions, or seeking capital solutions, CC Capital Advisors delivers trusted expertise to help businesses achieve their goals.
