May 2, 2025, Charleston, SC. Route 2 Capital Partners (“R2CP”) is pleased to announce its recent subordinated debt and equity investment to support the acquisition of 3P Processing (“3P”), a provider of metal processing and finishing solutions to the aerospace industry, by Littlejohn Capital (“LJC”). LJC is the family office of Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., co-founder of Littlejohn & Co., where he currently serves as Chairman Emeritus. Founded in 2013, LJC seeks to make control investments in small to mid-sized private companies that are undergoing strategic, operational or generational transition.
Based in Wichita, KS, 3P delivers one-stop surface metal processing and finishing solutions for aluminum, titanium, and steel components. 3P’s specialized services include masking, prime & topcoat, chemical processing, non-destructive testing, shot peening, and other ancillary services. 3P is a critical provider to the aerospace sector supporting the commercial, business aviation and defense sectors. 3P maintains multiple NADCAP certifications, as well as over 20 OEM approvals from companies including Boeing, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, Cessna, and Raytheon Technologies, among others.
Jay White, Managing Partner of R2CP, commented, “We are pleased to support Littlejohn Capital in its acquisition of 3P Processing. 3P’s long-standing customer relationships, technical capabilities and reputation for high quality position it well for continued growth. We are excited to partner with LJC and 3P in this next chapter.”
