Chris Brown founded Conproco in 1975 and, over the next 40 years, grew it into a pioneer and thought leader in the masonry and concrete repair industry. Chris’s innovation changed the way contractors were able to color match and purchase repair products.
In 2024, Chris made the decision to seek a new owner for Conproco with the resources and geographic reach to take his innovative product set to a national scale. Highland was entrusted to help Chris evaluate his options and ultimately allow him to choose the right partner for Conproco—one that would take care of his valued employees and provide additional growth opportunities for the company as well as the team.
The decision to sell my company after 50 years was difficult and emotional. Finding the right firm to represent the sale of the company was critical. Choosing that firm was easy. Highland’s unique approach to truly understand the business and to package that knowledge into an exciting offering was exceptional. They are consummate professionals at every level. They put together a fantastic video which told the Conproco story in an interesting, and memorable way. By generating serious interest from a group of potential buyers they were able to maintain control of the selling process and deliver a purchase price and terms that far exceeded my expectations.
Chris Brown
Founder, Conproco
It was an honor for Highland to be charged with this responsibility, and the result was finding the right new owner to steward the company into its next chapter, as Chris pursues his own. We consider Chris a lifelong friend and look forward to what he pursues next.
Ryan and Amanda delivered unrelenting focus and drive. Their depth of experience and consummate professionalism left us confident and reassured amidst the inevitable ups and downs of the sale process. Their comprehensive, upfront diligence engendered a nuanced understanding of the primary drivers of the company’s sustainable financial, market, and technological advantages. They created a compelling pathway for a well-capitalized buyer to model the potential synergistic gains that drove a premium valuation. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Ryan and Amanda. My recommendation of their services is enthusiastic and unqualified.
Steve Lubelczyk
Longtime Advisor to Chris Brown and Retired New England Regional President, NBT Bank
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Stay tuned for the next chapter in the Chris Brown entrepreneurial journey...
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