Gainline Capital Partners Announces Partnership with ANA Global, Introduces Seasoned Leadership Team

ANA Global manufactures specialized metal and plastic components serving a tenured base of blue-chip customers

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gainline Capital Partners ("Gainline"), a private investment firm focused on partnering with family and founder-owned businesses across the middle market, announced today that it has invested in ANA Global ("ANA" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of precision plastic injection-molded and metal-stamped components used primarily in the medical, automotive, and industrial end markets.

Founded in Japan in 1953, ANA Global is headquartered in San Diego, California, and operates a broad manufacturing platform across Mexico encompassing over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing and assembly space.

"We saw in Gainline a partner whose values, resources, and strategic guidance make them the right fit to help us accelerate growth, strengthen our culture, and continue delivering exceptional results for our customers," said ANA co-founder MD Hoque. In conjunction with the investment, Hoque will retire as CEO after more than 35 years of leadership, concluding a distinguished career with the Company he helped build into a market leader. Hoque will remain a Board Advisor.

"We're thrilled to partner with ANA and build on its legacy as a trusted partner to global OEMs," said Zach Greenspan of Gainline. "We see tremendous opportunity to accelerate growth, expand capabilities, and capitalize on the macro nearshoring trend."

In conjunction with the investment, ANA has appointed a new executive leadership team led by CEO Richard Warren. Warren brings 25 years of leadership experience in medical device and regulated industries, including senior executive and leadership roles at Resolve Surgical Technologies, MMT Inc., LISI, and GKN. Joining Warren are Rafael Beverido as Chief Financial Officer (formerly of PwC, Orbia, Hormel), and Homero Escandón as Chief Operating Officer (formerly of Biotix, UTC, USMC) - both of whom have extensive experience scaling businesses across the U.S. and Mexico.

"What impressed us most is ANA's decades-long relationships with blue-chip customers and a culture that prioritizes quality and partnership," said Warren. "We're excited to build upon the strong foundation the ANA team has created, broaden the product set — particularly in engineered plastics and precision metal assemblies — and execute upon a compelling multi-year growth plan as we invest in capacity, automation, and new markets."

"Rich, Rafael, and Homero bring tremendous experience and a proven track record of scaling businesses", said Rick Sullivan, Managing Partner at Gainline. "This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for ANA."

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal counsel to Gainline. Objective Investment Banking & Valuation served as exclusive financial advisor and Solomon Ward Seidenwurm Smith, LLP served as legal counsel to ANA Global.

About Gainline Capital Partners
Gainline Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in U.S.-based middle-market companies. The firm invests in established, growth-oriented companies prioritizing first institutional capital partnership opportunities, helping execute management teams' vision, driving sustainable growth, and creating long-term value. For more information, visit gainlinecapital.com.

About ANA Global
Founded in Japan in 1953 and relocating its headquarters to San Diego, CA in 1987, ANA Global has built a 70-year legacy of manufacturing excellence. The company specializes in producing high-quality metal and plastic components serving the medical, automotive and general industrial markets. With decades of expertise rooted in precision craftsmanship and innovation, ANA Global continues to be a trusted manufacturing partner for companies worldwide. For more information, visit ana-global.com.

SOURCE Gainline Capital Partners