Operators Building the Next Generation of Blue-Collar Businesses
BUILDING GREAT COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES
BUILDING GREAT COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES
We're entrepreneurs and former owners building a portfolio of strong, blue-collar businesses. We focus on acquiring and operating companies in the trades, construction, agriculture, and industrial sectors — and do so with deep respect for the people behind them.
We acquire and grow the legacies of blue-collar businesses to create lasting opportunities and long-term impact for the communities that raised us.
We partner with owners and employees interested in retiring, slowing down, or simply looking for growth. We share in their visions and carry their businesses forward with integrity, energy, and care for the next generation.
Lincoln Gibbs comes from a hands-on, blue-collar background — raised on a dairy farm near Dubuque, Iowa — and understands firsthand the pride, sacrifice, and grit it takes to build a successful business from the ground up.
With over a decade of experience in M&A, operations, and finance, Lincoln is an entrepreneur and operator-investor focused on acquiring and scaling blue-collar businesses in the construction, industrial services, and manufacturing trades. He has led business acquisitions, integrations, and financial strategies for companies ranging from $10M to $6B+ in revenue — including work with J.P. Morgan, Parthenon Capital, and Brightstar Capital Partners. One key highlight was building the 2nd largest Bobcat Compact Construction Equipment Dealership Group in N.A. with now 30+ locations and $350mm in revenue.
Lincoln isn’t a private equity fund or a corporate consolidator. He’s an entrepreneurial, seller-friendly buyer who partners directly with business owners to protect their legacy, support their team, and grow the business with a long-term vision. His approach is personal, thoughtful, and committed to the people behind the work.
Please reach us at contactus@bluecollartg.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Blue-Collar Trades Group team has a wealth of experience in business acquisitions across a range of blue-collar verticals including Construction, Fabrication, Agriculture, and Specialty Trade. Our company partners directly with business owners to guarantee their vision, teams, and legacies are equipped to see long-term growth and expansion.
As many of our partners have built their companies from the ground up, we share a sense of pride for their hardworking employees and families. We firmly believe that when we partner together as a company, the employees share in the value and financial success we create together.
Our company is rooted within the blue-collar work ethic, so we understand the grit necessary for blue-collar businesses in Construction, Fabrication, Agriculture, and Specialty Trade to succeed. We pride ourselves in being a seller-friendly buyer and believe in fair deals, lasting partnerships, and investing in long-term success.
Whether you're an owner looking to step back or someone seeking a trusted successor, we are here to carry your business forward with the utmost respect, care, and integrity.
We understand that one size does not always fit all and that some of our partners are nuanced.
Overall, many of our partners include:
Interested but not sure if we are a fit? Contact us and let's chat!
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