New York, 5 January 2026 – Novastone Partners is proud to announce the successful resolution of a company succession through its investment in Omega Moulding Company, a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of custom picture frame mouldings and accessories, in partnership with Novastone’s Searcher Robert Vero as part of Novastone ’s Operator-Led Buyout Program.
Headquartered in Bellport, New York, Omega Moulding serves independent frame shops, wholesalers, and commercial framing customers across the United States and Canada. Founded nearly sixty years ago, Omega has built a strong reputation for quality products, dependable service, and long-standing customer relationships.
The founding family was seeking a long-term succession solution designed to preserve Omega’s legacy and culture while positioning the company for its next chapter of growth. Through Novastone’s operator-led ownership model, Robert Vero steps into the role of owner-operator and Chief Executive Officer, ensuring leadership continuity and long-term alignment.
The transaction was supported by Cyprium Partners and Farragut Capital Partners, who provided unitranche debt and equity, as well as EntreBank, which provided an operating line of credit. In addition, Novastone and members of its investor network participated in the equity investment alongside Robert Vero.
“The Portnoy family was deeply committed to finding a partner who would honor the company’s legacy while leading Omega into its next chapter,” said Robert Vero. “I’m excited to combine institutional rigor with entrepreneurial grit to build Omega’s future as a foundational platform in the framing industry, enabling framing at scale.”
Vero acknowledged the role of Novastone throughout the succession process, noting the firm’s support across the search, investment, and transition phases of the partnership. “I had a very strong partner in Jacob Yocum and benefited from support across Novastone’s investor relations, M&A, legal, and the entire leadership team including Christian Malek. It was a full team effort to get this transaction across the finish line.”
“The entire team at Novastone would like to congratulate Robert on this successful transaction, which reflects exactly what our program is designed to achieve,” said Christian Malek, CEO of Novastone. “This transaction solves a real succession challenge for a strong second-generation business, preserves the company’s culture and legacy, and puts an experienced owner-operator in place to lead the next phase of growth. We look forward to continuing to support Robert and the Omega team in the years ahead.”
ABOUT OMEGA MOULDING COMPANY
Founded nearly sixty years ago and headquartered in Bellport, New York, Omega Moulding Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of custom picture frame mouldings and accessories serving customers across the United States and Canada. Omega is known for its broad product selection, dependable service, and long-standing relationships with independent frame shops, wholesalers, and commercial framing customers.
For more information about Omega Moulding, please visit www.omegamoulding.com
ABOUT ROBERT VERO
Robert Vero is an experienced owner-operator and executive with a track record of building and scaling manufacturing and distribution businesses. Prior to acquiring Omega Moulding, Robert was the Owner and CEO of Rubber Labels USA, where he acquired and relocated the business, modernized production through automation, and nd doubled revenue and profitability within three years while improving efficiency and product quality.
ABOUT NOVASTONE
Novastone is a global firm tackling SME succession challenges through its Operator-Led Search Fund Program. Novastone partners with mid-career professionals to identify, acquire, and lead established SMEs. The firm provides operational support, capital, and governance throughout the investment lifecycle. Learn more at www.novastone-ca.com
ABOUT NOVASTONE PARTNERS (NP)
Novastone Partners is the exclusive Fund Advisor to the NP Operator-led Buyout Global Fund I, a Luxembourg-based RAIF. The fund targets buyouts in the lower mid-market across Europe and North America and exclusivelyinvest in acquisitions from Novastone to ensure seamless execution and long-term value creation through succession-driven investments. Learn more at www.novastonepartners.com
