Key Takeaways
- • Weaver Brands, a Blue Point Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired Shapley's, a Fort Myers-based horse grooming products manufacturer, with the deal closing August 21, 2026.
- • Shapley's manufactures shampoos, conditioners, grooming oils, sprays, and deodorizing cleansers for equine care, with a flagship Original M-TG formula developed to treat bacterial and fungal skin conditions in horses.
- • The acquired company has 88+ years of operational history, maintains all U.S.-based manufacturing and bottling, and distributes products internationally.
- • Weaver Brands expands its portfolio of equine, livestock, pet, leathercraft, and outdoor brands—which includes Weaver Equine, Weaver Livestock, Troxel Helmets, Terrain D.O.G., Rex Specs, and Weaver Leather Supply—through this acquisition.
- • Generational Group served as financial advisor to Shapley's on the transaction.
Summary
Weaver Brands, a portfolio company of Cleveland-based Blue Point Capital Partners, has completed its acquisition of Shapley's, a Fort Myers, Florida manufacturer of equine grooming and skin care products. The transaction closed on August 21, 2026, with Generational Group providing financial advisory services to Shapley's during the sale process.
Shapley's manufactures a comprehensive line of horse grooming products including shampoos, conditioners, grooming oils, sprays, and deodorizing cleansers designed for equine coat and skin maintenance. The company's original formulation, the M-TG formula, was developed specifically to treat bacterial and fungal skin conditions in horses. With more than 88 years of operational history, Shapley's maintains competitive differentiation through domestically based manufacturing and bottling operations while maintaining international distribution channels for its product line.
The acquisition strengthens Weaver Brands' position within the broader animal care and outdoor markets. Weaver Brands, headquartered in Mount Hope, Ohio, operates a diversified portfolio spanning equine brands (Weaver Equine), livestock products (Weaver Livestock), pet and protective gear (Terrain D.O.G. and Rex Specs), helmets (Troxel Helmets), and leather goods (Weaver Leather Supply). Shapley's integration into this platform provides Weaver Brands with an established brand in premium equine therapeutics while expanding its reach within the grooming and skin care segment.
Shapley's manufactures a comprehensive line of horse grooming products including shampoos, conditioners, grooming oils, sprays, and deodorizing cleansers designed for equine coat and skin maintenance. The company's original formulation, the M-TG formula, was developed specifically to treat bacterial and fungal skin conditions in horses. With more than 88 years of operational history, Shapley's maintains competitive differentiation through domestically based manufacturing and bottling operations while maintaining international distribution channels for its product line.
The acquisition strengthens Weaver Brands' position within the broader animal care and outdoor markets. Weaver Brands, headquartered in Mount Hope, Ohio, operates a diversified portfolio spanning equine brands (Weaver Equine), livestock products (Weaver Livestock), pet and protective gear (Terrain D.O.G. and Rex Specs), helmets (Troxel Helmets), and leather goods (Weaver Leather Supply). Shapley's integration into this platform provides Weaver Brands with an established brand in premium equine therapeutics while expanding its reach within the grooming and skin care segment.
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