Highlander Partners L.P., a leading middle market private investment firm, recently announced its acquisition of Twitchell Technical Products LLC from a Capital Partners affiliate. Twitchell is a Dothan, Ala.-based manufacturer of engineered polymer fabrics and coatings that are inputs in various end products.

Twitchell will reportedly continue to operate under its existing operating structure with its current management team led by Jeff Register, president and CEO.

In connection with the acquisition, Highlander President Mike Nicolais will join Twitchell's board and serve as chairman. “Twitchell’s superior service and customized solutions have formed a loyal and growing customer base,” Nicolais said. “We are excited to partner with such an experienced and proven management team to continue growing and developing innovative solutions for the company’s customers.”

For more information, visit www.twitchellcorp.com or www.highlander-partners.com.