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NEW PLATFORMS
Littlejohn Buys 3P Processing from Spell
Littlejohn Capital has acquired 3P Processing, a provider of specialized surface finishing and metal processing services for the aerospace sector, from Spell Capital. 3P Processing
Show Me the Money! Coral Tree Invests in Innovative Artists
Coral Tree Partners has closed a minority investment in Innovative Artists Entertainment (IAE), a full-service talent agency. Coral Tree’s investment is the first-ever institutional investment
Strategic Adhesion: Bertram Capital Adds APPLIED to Portfolio
Bertram Capital has acquired a majority interest in APPLIED Adhesives, a distributor and formulator of industrial adhesive products, from Arsenal Capital Partners. APPLIED Adhesives is
Monogram Teams with Halmos on Vasco Buy
Monogram Capital Partners and Halmos Capital Partners have acquired a majority interest in The Vasco Group, a sports surfaces company. The buy of Vasco is
Data Center and Industrial-Focused Daedalus Acquired by LongueVue
LongueVue Capital has invested in Daedalus Industrial, a provider of building management and control systems. Daedalus Industrial is a provider of engineering, automation, and electrical
Paceline Backs Kassel Mechanical
Paceline Equity Partners has made a $40 million preferred equity investment in Kassel Mechanical Holdings as part of a broader recapitalization of the company and
OLDER PLATFORMS
Does Money Grow on Trees? Soundcore Says Yes
Soundcore Capital Partners has formed TreeServe LLC as a new platform in the tree care
Reichmann Segal Advances Sports Infrastructure Strategy
Reichmann Segal Capital Partners has acquired OES, a company that designs and manufactures LED video
May River Closes Carve Out, Forms Tusk Industrial
May River Capital has formed a new industrial flow control platform, Tusk Industrial, and has
Gatekeeper Finds its Keymaster
Graham Partners has completed a single-asset continuation fund transaction for Gatekeeper Systems, a provider of
KPS Carves Composites Business from INEOS
KPS Capital Partners has acquired the INEOS Composites business, a manufacturer of composite resins, from
Granite Creek Continues Agribusiness Focus
Granite Creek Capital Partners has acquired Ritchie Industries, a maker of automated livestock watering systems.
CAI Lets Loose GreenArrow
CAI Capital Partners has formed GreenArrow as a new electrical infrastructure services platform. The formation
Cerberus Carves Votaw Precision Technologies from Doerfer
Cerberus Capital Management has acquired Votaw Precision Technologies, a manufacturer of hardware and components for
Clearlake to Take Dun & Bradstreet Private
Clearlake Capital has agreed to acquire publicly traded Dun & Bradstreet at an enterprise valuation
Main Post Backs Rebel Athletic
Main Post Partners has made a minority investment in Rebel Athletic, a designer and manufacturer
New Platform Charges Up IGP
Industrial Growth Partners has acquired SENS Holdings, a designer and manufacturer of energy systems. SENS
J.F. Lehman Launches New Platform
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) has acquired a majority stake in W.S.S. Holding A/S (WSS)
Pelican Energy Partners Acquires United Services Group
Pelican Energy Partners has acquired United Services Group (USG), a specialty contractor providing welding, machining,
Rock Gate Purchases Precision Machiner H3 Manufacturing Group
Rock Gate Partners has announced the acquisition of H3 Manufacturing Group (H3) in partnership with
Clover Capital and Evanston Partners Team Up for Felbro Food Buy
Felbro Food Products, a food and beverage manufacturer, has been recapitalized by Felbro Culinary Specialties,
New Water Acquires Dutch Gold Honey
New Water Capital has acquired Dutch Gold Honey, a producer of ethically sourced honey and
Boyne Goes Coconuts, Buys Blue Monkey
Boyne Capital has acquired natural beverage company Blue Monkey Beverages, a specialist maker of coconut
Shorehill Bags Estex Manufacturing
Shorehill has acquired Estex Manufacturing, a privately-held manufacturer specializing in industrial sewn products for utility,
LongRange to Carve US Synthetic from ChampionX
LongRange Capital has agreed to acquire US Synthetic from publicly traded ChampionX Corporation. The sale
Gallant Carves Government Services Unit from Navient
Gallant Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of the government services business of publicly traded
J.F. Lehman Closes Atomic Buy
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) has completed its acquisition of Atomic Transport, a specialized waste
RF Acquires S&K Building Services
RF Investment Partners has acquired S&K Building Services, a provider of commercial building maintenance services.
One Equity Carves Wheeler Fleet from Publicly Traded VSE
One Equity Partners (OEP) has agreed to acquire Wheeler Fleet Solutions from publicly traded VSE
Align Recapitalizes AKS Engineering
Align Capital Partners has acquired AKS Engineering, a civil engineering and surveying consulting firm. AKS
Kinzie Acquires Tubular Products Maker
Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired Fraser Steel, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of steel tubular products. Fraser
AEI Acquires United Building Solutions from Crescendo Capital
AE Industrial Partners has acquired United Building Solutions, a provider of complex HVAC services, from
Trive Looks to Grow New Collision Repair Platform
Trive Capital has acquired Chilton Auto Body, a California-based collision repair platform operating 20 auto
HCI’s Cabinet Platform Looks for More
HCI Equity Partners has launched WF Cabinetry Brands to consolidate its investments in Wellborn Forest,
McNally Acquires Jewett Automation
McNally Capital has acquired Jewett Automation, a manufacturer of filtration equipment and custom automation solutions.
Riverside Acquires Wall Street Prep from Eden Capital
The Riverside Company has acquired Wall Street Prep (WSP), a provider of financial training services
BPGC Acquires Aggregate Roll Up from WL Ross
BPGC Management has acquired a controlling interest in PB Materials, a producer of construction aggregates
Gemspring’s Latest Platform Looks “Mahvelous”
Gemspring Capital has acquired Creative Labs and United Hair Care (together, Creative Labs) in partnership
Stephens Acquires Precision Cleaner Astro Pak
The Stephens Group has acquired Astro Pak, a provider of cleaning services tailored to highly
Stephens Acquires Astro Pak
The Stephens Group has acquired Astro Pak, a provider of cleaning services tailored to highly
Platte River Turns Up the Heat with Latest Buy
Platte River Equity has acquired Building Controls & Solutions (BCS) from LKCM Headwater Investments. BCS
KLH’s Latest Portfolio Company is Solid as a Rock
KLH Capital has acquired Concrete Protection & Restoration, a provider of concrete restoration services. Concrete
Stellex Buys Industrial Construction Services from Stone Arch
Stellex Capital Management has acquired Industrial Construction Services (ICS), a provider of electrical services to
Lion Equity Carves Compression Unit from Privately Held Warren Equipment
Lion Equity Partners has acquired Global Compression Services from Warren Equipment Company, a Texas-based provider
Harbour Group Enters the Pet Grooming Sector with Newest Platform
Harbour Group has acquired Senproco and its wholesale distribution division, Groomer’s Choice Pet Products. Senproco
Rotating Machinery Services Switches Sponsors
Arcline Investment Management has acquired Rotating Machinery Services (RMS) from Cortec Group. RMS specializes in
Tonka Bay Sees the Light
Tonka Bay Equity Partners has acquired LightMart, a distributor and manufacturer of outdoor industrial and
New Boss at Boss Industries
Graycliff Partners has acquired Boss Industries, a manufacturer specializing in power take-off and engine-driven air
Vance Street Acquires Fumex
Vance Street Capital has acquired Fumex Air Filtration Systems, a manufacturer of fume extraction equipment.
Yeah Baby! Highlander Acquires Juvenile Products Maker
Highlander Partners has acquired Ergo Baby from publicly traded Compass Diversified. Ergobaby specializes in ergonomic
Second Verse Same as the First: Guardian Returns to Digital Infrastructure Market
Guardian Capital Partners has acquired Team LINX, a Denver-based provider of technology-related infrastructure services. LINX
Rainier Acquires TPA Service Provider
Rainier Partners has acquired Welfare & Pension Administration Service (WPAS), a third-party administration (TPA) firm
Northern Wholesale Acquired by Sun
Northern Wholesale Supply (NWS), a distributor of outdoor and powersports equipment and supplies, has been
Vance Street Seals the Deal
Vance Street Capital has acquired System Seals, a Cleveland-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance sealing
Family-Owned Tropical Cheese Partners with AUA and Avance
Avance Investment Management and AUA Private Equity Partners have acquired Tropical Cheese Industries, a family-owned
Crossplane’s Fund II Acquires Distributor Wire and Cable
Crossplane Capital has acquired Distributor Wire and Cable (DWC), a master distributor specializing in electrical
Altus Acquires Air Innovations
Altus Capital Partners has acquired Air Innovations, a maker of specialized environmental control units (ECUs).
How Sweet It Is! SK Buys Spectra Confectionery
SK Capital Partners has acquired Spectra Confectionery, a Canadian manufacturer of decorative toppings and confectionery
Pacific Avenue Carves Flooring Unit from H.B. Fuller
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has acquired the North American Flooring Business of H.B. Fuller Company
CCMP Buys Catering Platform from Falfurrias
CCMP Growth Advisors has acquired Combined Caterers, a provider of event management and catering services,
CenterGate Sees the Future with Buy of Zyloware
CenterGate Capital has acquired Zyloware Corporation, a century-old provider of eyewear frames. Zyloware is a
Valante Buys American Foods to Drive Growth in Latin America
Valante Capital, the private equity arm of IDC Network, has acquired an equity stake in
Nautic Carves Out Specialty Tapes Division from Berry Global
Berry Global Group has entered into an agreement to sell its Specialty Tapes business to
Fortress Acquires Infra Pipe Solutions from Wynnchurch
Fortress Investment Group has acquired Infra Pipe Solutions (IPS) a leading manufacturer of high-density polyethylene
Odyssey Carves Out Honeywell’s PPE Business for $1.3 Billion
Honeywell has agreed to sell its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products,
River Associates Forms Label Platform
River Associates has acquired ID Label, a manufacturer of barcode labels and warehouse signage. The
Granite Creek Acquires Global Animal Products
Granite Creek Capital Partners has acquired Global Animal Products (GAP), a manufacturer of feed additives for
Wynnchurch Sees the Light with Buy of Principal Industries
Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Principal Industries, a provider of LED components and engineered assemblies, from
Artemis Expands Industrial Tech Holdings with Diamond Buy
Artemis Capital Partners has acquired Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation (Diamond), a designer and manufacturer
Vance Street Buys Prince Sterilization Services
Vance Street Capital has acquired Prince Sterilization Services, a provider of contract medical device sterilization
Branford Buys Testek from Odyssey
Branford Castle Partners has acquired Testek Solutions, a manufacturer of aviation component testing equipment, from
SK Forms Axillon Aerospace, Carves Unit from Parker Hannifan
SK Capital has completed its carve-out acquisition of the North America composites and fuel containment
Gridiron Buys Medical Education and Information Provider
Gridiron Capital has acquired Health Monitor Network, a provider of point-of-care and out-of-clinic medical education
Aterian Carves Label Maker from Heartwood’s M&Q
Aterian Investment Partners has acquired Outlook Group, a provider of pressure-sensitive labels and packaging, from
Oliver Packaging Switches Sponsors
Monomoy Capital Partners has acquired Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company from Berwind Capital. Oliver Packaging
Eagle Acquires Sam the Concrete Man
Eagle Merchant Partners (EMP), an Atlanta-based private equity firm specializing in franchise and multi-unit businesses,
Branford Sees the Light with Carve Out from Trident
Branford Castle has acquired Hoffman Engineering, a provider of night vision and lighting equipment for
With Latest Buy, Sverica Enters Electronic Services Sector
Sverica Capital Management has acquired Electronic Source Company (ESC), an electronics manufacturing services provider serving
Bertram Acquires Perimeter Solutions
Bertram Capital has acquired Perimeter Solutions Group (PSG), a provider of commercial and industrial perimeter
Red Nucleus Turns Green Following THL Acquisition
THL Partners has made a majority equity investment in Red Nucleus, a provider of specialized
There’s No Business Like Show Business: Truelink Acquires GES
Publicly traded Viad Corp. has agreed to sell its GES business, a provider of exhibition
Achieve Buys Ascend with Abacus Backing
Achieve Partners has made an investment in Ascend Partners, a provider of consulting and software
Acquisitive Precinmac Purchased by Centerbridge
Precinmac, a manufacturer of high-complexity precision parts, has agreed to be acquired by Centerbridge Partners.
Riverspan Buys POLARIS Laboratories
Riverspan Partners has acquired POLARIS Laboratories, a provider of test and measurement services. POLARIS Laboratories
NewSpring Acquires Radar Systems Maker C Speed
NewSpring Holdings has acquired C Speed, a provider of radar systems and engineering services for
One Whale of a Deal: Bessemer Buys W Services Group
Bessemer Investors has acquired W Services Group, a provider of multi-site maintenance services. W Services
Balmoral Makes Big Move in Nano-Automation
Balmoral Funds has acquired the engineer-to-order business of DWFritz Automation from publicly traded Sandvik AB.
Bertram Capital Acquires MSE Supplies
Bertram Capital has acquired MSE Supplies, a supplier of materials, laboratory equipment, lab supplies, and
ATIS, Not Otis: TSCP Acquires Elevator Platform
Thompson Street Capital Partners has invested in ATIS, a provider of elevator and escalator safety
LP First Launches Power Utility Services Platform
LP First Capital has acquired REI Utility Services, a provider of joint-use management services to
Heartwood Acquires Metalworking Accessories Maker Royal Products
Heartwood Partners, in partnership with Royal Products’ senior management team, has made a growth equity
Rise Baking Switches Sponsors
Platinum Equity and Butterfly Equity has agreed to acquire Rise Baking Company from Olympus Partners. Platinum
Industrial Growth Partners Acquires Alpha Metalcraft
Industrial Growth Partners has acquired Alpha Metalcraft Group in partnership with the company’s senior management
Summit Park Soars with Latest Buy
Summit Park has acquired Thrust Flight, a provider of professional flight training services. In this
Bravo! Rotunda Invests in Mama Lycha Foods
Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired Mama Lycha Foods in partnership with the founding Padilla family.
Shore Launches Electrical Safety Platform
Shore Capital Partners has formed Guidant Power as a new electrical safety platform and has
OceanSound Acquires PAR Excellence from Northlane
OceanSound Partners has acquired PAR Excellence Systems from Northlane Capital Partners. PAR Excellence delivers inventory
Blasting Media Maker Acquired by Speyside in $45 Million Carveout
Speyside Equity Advisers has completed the $45 million carveout of Reed Minerals from publicly traded
American Automation Group Launched by LFM
Nashville-based private equity firm LFM Capital has launched American Automation Group (AAG) as a new
Turnspire Carves Pharmachem from Ashland
Turnspire Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of the nutraceuticals business from specialty chemicals company
Montage Acquires Military Fasteners
Montage Partners has acquired Military Fasteners, a B2B e-commerce distributor of fasteners. Military Fasteners is
Carlyle Carves Worldpac from Advance Auto
Carlyle has agreed to acquire Worldpac, an automotive parts wholesale distribution business, from publicly traded
RF Launches Portable Sanitary Platform
RF Investment Partners has acquired Rent-A-John, a provider of portable sanitation facilities. The purchase of
Hammer & Steel Acquired by Argonaut
Argonaut Private Equity has acquired Hammer & Steel Global, a deep foundation drilling and pile-driving
Boyne Buys Second Roofing Platform
Boyne Capital has acquired Premier Building Associates, a top 100 US roofing contractor. Premier Building
Audax Carves Custom Kitting Business from Avantor
Audax Private Equity has agreed to acquire the Clinical Services business (CSB) of publicly traded