Stratford-Cambridge Group (SCG) is a boutique buy-out and private investment firm providing high net-worth individuals, family offices and investment entities access to the portfolio diversification and high returns of the private equity class of investment without the large dollar commitments and fees associated with traditional private equity funds.

Aug 10, 2020

SCG Portfolio Company, Speedgrip Chuck Co., appoints new Vice-President of Sales & Marketing

Speedgrip Chuck Company, a portfolio company of Stratford-Cambridge Group, announces Doug Brannies as the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Brannies joins Speedgrip after serving 10 years as Regional Business Manager for Royal Products. He has been a part of the machining industry for almost 20 years and holds a CMTSE designation from the Association for Manufacturing Technology. Mr. Brannies brings to Speedgrip a strong background in the field of CNC machine tools, workholding, and machining optimization. Combined with Speedgrip’s reputation for innovative solutions for workholding problems, his knowledge of complex machining operations and his network across the industry will be key to driving growth.

Apr 8, 2020

Former Skyjack President to join Custom Equipment Board of Managers

Plymouth, Michigan – Custom Equipment (“Custom”), a portfolio company of the Stratford-Cambridge Group, is proud to announce that Brad Boehler will be joining its Board of Managers. Brad is a veteran leader in the construction equipment and safety industry. As a Professional Engineer, he has held a variety of influential positions with major manufacturers and global industry organizations, including 8 years as President of Skyjack, an organization he grew into a major global supplier. He has been the President of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), sat on the AEM CE Sector Board and is also currently a Board Director for Serious Labs, an innovative leader in Virtual Reality Training. “In these tumultuous times, it is even more helpful to add someone of Brad’s caliber and experience on the Board. We are excited for the wealth of experience he brings, particularly from his prior role as President of Skyjack” said Stephen Ellis, Founder and Managing Director of the Stratford-Cambridge Group.

Mar 12, 2020

Former NSK Americas CEO Steve Beckman to Join Board of Aetna Bearings

Steve Beckman will bring a wealth of experience to ABC

Dec 4, 2019

SCG Portfolio Company Aetna Bearing Appoints Jason Bendon as President and CEO

Industry exec to join Aetna Team