Our unyielding dedication to fostering client triumph stands as a living testament to the rich reservoir of expertise cultivated over countless years, during which we masterfully nurtured, supervised, and strategically elevated our own companies within the realm of wire harnessing and cable assembly manufacturing. What sets the Blue Valley team apart is our shared journey along the very trajectory walked by the visionary business owners we now wholeheartedly serve.
Our commitment to our clients’ exit is a testament to the wealth of experience we’ve accumulated over numerous years. We’ve successfully guided the growth and strategic enhancement of our own wire harnessing and cable assembly businesses, which we eventually sold. What sets the Blue Valley team apart is our shared journey along a similar path that business owners, whom we now advise, have traversed.
At Blue Valley Capital LLC, our mission is to deliver unparalleled excellence in sell-side M&A advisory. We are committed to forging strong client partnerships and executing entrusted transactions with precision, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.
At Blue Valley Capital LLC, our mission is to deliver unparalleled excellence in sell-side M&A advisory. We are committed to forging strong client partnerships and executing entrusted transactions with precision, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.
Loren M. Smith is the Founder of Blue Valley Capital LLC, a role he has held since 2003. From 1976 to 2001, Loren demonstrated exceptional leadership as the CEO and majority shareholder of MWC, a pioneering manufacturer of cable assemblies and wire harness assemblies. Loren’s vision was evident as he orchestrated the acquisition and seamless integration of several mid-market wire harness manufacturers, propelling MWC to the forefront of its field and establishing its reputation as the premier global supplier of electrical wire harness assemblies. MWC was a two-time supplier of the year for Deere Construction Equipment and was the sole-source supplier for wire harnesses. In 2001, Loren sold MWC to a private equity group.
During the formative years of his career, Loren honed his skills at Texas Instruments, rising through the ranks to assume the role of General Manager within TI’s Connector Division.
Loren earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University in Boston.
Loren M. Smith is the Founder of Blue Valley Capital LLC, a role he has held since 2003. From 1976 to 2001, Loren demonstrated exceptional leadership as the CEO and majority shareholder of MWC, a pioneering manufacturer of cable assemblies and wire harness assemblies. Loren’s vision was evident as he orchestrated the acquisition and seamless integration of several mid-market wire harness manufacturers, propelling MWC to the forefront of its field and establishing its reputation as the premier global supplier of electrical wire harness assemblies. MWC was a two-time supplier of the year for Deere Construction Equipment and was the sole-source supplier for wire harnesses. In 2001, Loren sold MWC to a private equity group.
During the formative years of his career, Loren honed his skills at Texas Instruments, rising through the ranks to assume the role of General Manager within TI’s Connector Division.
Loren earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University in Boston.
Embarking on a new chapter as an Advisor at Blue Valley Capital LLC, Greg is an accomplished entrepreneur with a history of innovation and success. Greg now leverages his experience to advise business owners on effective exit strategies, paving the way for their future.
Before assuming his role at Blue Valley, Greg founded SHINE Wire in 1984.Guided by Greg’s leadership, SHINE Wire emerged as an industry leader, specializing in the design and production of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies across diverse sectors, including robotics, industrial, homeland security, and medical.
Distinguished for its commitment to quality, SHINE Wire attained a series of certifications, including ISO9001, IPC620, UL/CSA, and ITAR.
A testament to Greg’s leadership and the dedication of the SHINE team, the company’s achievements garnered widespread recognition when it was honored as the Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year in 2018.
SHINE was sold in 2022 to ComSonics Inc, located in Harrisonburg Virginia.
Greg graduated in 1983 from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Embarking on a new chapter as an Advisor at Blue Valley Capital LLC, Greg is an accomplished entrepreneur with a history of innovation and success. Greg now leverages his experience to advise business owners on effective exit strategies, paving the way for their future.
Before assuming his role at Blue Valley, Greg founded SHINE Wire in 1984.Guided by Greg’s leadership, SHINE Wire emerged as an industry leader, specializing in the design and production of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies across diverse sectors, including robotics, industrial, homeland security, and medical.
Distinguished for its commitment to quality, SHINE Wire attained a series of certifications, including ISO9001, IPC620, UL/CSA, and ITAR.
A testament to Greg’s leadership and the dedication of the SHINE team, the company’s achievements garnered widespread recognition when it was honored as the Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year in 2018.
SHINE was sold in 2022 to ComSonics Inc, located in Harrisonburg Virginia.
Greg graduated in 1983 from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Blue Valley Capital LLC is a specialized boutique advisory firm, offering sell-side guidance to mid-market manufacturers in the Wire Harness and Cable Assembly sector, whose annual revenues range from $3M to $150M. Leveraging its extensive industry expertise, buyer network, and streamlined processes, Blue Valley strives to maximize the value of each transaction.
Blue Valley Capital LLC is a specialized boutique advisory firm, offering sell-side guidance to mid-market manufacturers in the Wire Harness and Cable Assembly sector, whose annual revenues range from $3M to $150M. Leveraging its extensive industry expertise, buyer network, and streamlined processes, Blue Valley strives to maximize the value of each transaction.
