ECHELON CAPITAL is a Chicago-based industrial group that provides capital and executive management to middle market manufactu ... ring companies. The Echelon team offers an in-depth understanding of financial and capital matters, the ability to analyze and structure complex investments, and deep operating experience including: turnaround services, sales strategy and growth, global manufacturing and sourcing, product development, lean manufacturing and distribution. Investment Strategy The Echelon partners invest substantial and meaningful amounts of their own capital in all opportunities. This investment approach ensures that all partners’ interests are aligned – the key to a successful partnership. In co-investment situations, this offers outside partners the ability to invest alongside hands-on operators with broad management expertise and a significant stake in the successful outcome of the investment. read more