[company_age]16.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]private_equity[/funding][description]The Sterling Group is a leading private equity firm specializing in middle-market companies within the industrial sector. Founded in 1982, the firm boasts a long and successful history of partnering with management teams to drive growth and build thriving businesses. Sterling's operational focus and deep understanding of the industrial landscape set it apart from its peers. The firm's team of seasoned professionals collaborates closely with management teams, leveraging their expertise to achieve ambitious goals. Sterling's unique investment approach has consistently generated strong returns for its investors, solidifying its position as a prominent player in the private equity industry.[/description][ps]Private equity investments in middle-market industrial businesses.[/ps]