Steele Solutions, headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, designs and manufactures custom steel mezzanine systems and other steel structures used by a wide range of businesses in material handling, warehousing, distribution and manufacturing. The company sells through various market channels including systems integrators, dealers, distributors, OEM’s, design/build companies, and directly to end users. The company’s engineering and technical expertise enables it to provide a wider service offering and compete on more complex structural steel engagements with shorter turnaround times.

Merit invested both subordinated debt and equity, in partnership with Steele Solutions’ management, in support of the investment.