Bluehenge Supports Echelon Supply Through Debt Investment
Baton Rouge, LA — (July 25, 2025) — Bluehenge Capital Partners (“Bluehenge”) is pleased to announce its debt investment in Echelon Supply and Service (“Echelon”), a leading distributor of industrial and hydraulic hose, fluid conveyance products and related services. The transaction supported a refinancing led by HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”) and included participation from Patriot Capital.
The refinancing provided growth-oriented capital to optimize Echelon’s balance sheet, replacing previous M&T Bank financing and positioning the business for continued expansion under HCI’s ownership. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Liverpool, New York, Echelon operates a national footprint with strong capabilities across end markets such as defense, industrial, and transportation.
This investment aligns with Bluehenge’s focus on supporting middle-market businesses through flexible debt and equity solutions that enable operational and strategic execution.
About Bluehenge Capital Partners
Bluehenge Capital Partners is a Baton Rouge-based investment firm focused on providing customized debt and equity solutions to lower middle market companies. With a commitment to supporting management teams and sponsors through all stages of growth, Bluehenge brings a long-term, partnership-oriented approach to investing. For more information, please visit bluehenge.com.
About Echelon Supply and Service
Echelon Supply and Service is a leading value-added distributor of hose and fluid conveyance products to a diverse set of end markets. Headquartered in Liverpool, NY, the company operates across a national footprint and has a long history of supporting mission-critical applications for industrial and defense customers. For more information, please visit echelonsupply.com.
About HCI Equity Partners
HCI Equity Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., focused on partnering with family and founder-owned businesses in the lower middle market. HCI invests in growth-oriented companies across industrial and business services sectors. For more information, please visit hciequity.com.
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