Transaction Archive
Bravo! Rotunda Invests in Mama Lycha Foods
Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired Mama Lycha Foods in partnership with the founding Padilla family. Mama Lycha provides branded Latin American foods and beverage products
Shore Launches Electrical Safety Platform
Shore Capital Partners has formed Guidant Power as a new electrical safety platform and has acquired its first two businesses with the buys of Rozel
Advent Closes Sale of CAES to Honeywell
Advent International has closed the sale of CAES Systems to Honeywell in an all-cash transaction for $1.9 billion. CAES provides advanced electronics components, including antenna
OceanSound Acquires PAR Excellence from Northlane
OceanSound Partners has acquired PAR Excellence Systems from Northlane Capital Partners. PAR Excellence delivers inventory management systems—encompassing hardware products and cloud-based software—tailored for government, non-profit,
Aterian’s Medical Device Platform Adds Another
Vantedge Medical, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners, has closed the add-on acquisition of Hobson & Motzer. Hobson is the fifth medical add-on acquisition
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 Enviri Corporation (formerly Harsco Corporation). Reed Minerals is a provider
American Automation Group Launched by LFM
Nashville-based private equity firm LFM Capital has launched American Automation Group (AAG) as a new platform investment, acquiring Southern Tooling, Inc. and Tuttle, Inc. as
Turnspire Carves Pharmachem from Ashland
Turnspire Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of the nutraceuticals business from specialty chemicals company Ashland, Inc. The Ashland unit will now operate under the
Gridiron Sells Foundation Wellness to Bansk
Gridiron Capital has exited its investment in Foundation Wellness with the sale of the company to Bansk Group. Gridiron Capital acquired Foundation Wellness (then Remington
Montage Acquires Military Fasteners
Montage Partners has acquired Military Fasteners, a B2B e-commerce distributor of fasteners. Military Fasteners is a B2B e-commerce distributor specializing in military specification (mil-spec) fasteners,
Carlyle Carves Worldpac from Advance Auto
Carlyle has agreed to acquire Worldpac, an automotive parts wholesale distribution business, from publicly traded Advance Auto Parts for $1.5 billion in cash. Worldpac sources
Wynnchurch Keeps Stacking Up its Foam Platform
Foam Holdings (DBA Alleguard), a platform company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired Harbor Foam, a manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) products. Harbor Foam manufactures EPS
RF Launches Portable Sanitary Platform
RF Investment Partners has acquired Rent-A-John, a provider of portable sanitation facilities. The purchase of Rent-A-John marks RF’s first acquisition for its newly formed portable
Hammer & Steel Acquired by Argonaut
Argonaut Private Equity has acquired Hammer & Steel Global, a deep foundation drilling and pile-driving equipment provider. Hammer & Steel’s pile-driving equipment – available for
SFW Sells Micromeritics to Spectris
SFW Capital Partners has closed the sale of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation to publicly traded Spectris for $630 million. Under the terms of the sale, the
Boyne Buys Second Roofing Platform
Boyne Capital has acquired Premier Building Associates, a top 100 US roofing contractor. Premier Building Associates (PBA) provides commercial roofing services focusing on re-roofing and
Atlantic Street Exits All Star Auto Parts
Atlantic Street Capital has closed its sale of All Star Auto Parts, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive parts, to BBB Industries, a portfolio company
MidOcean Adds Ellison Bakery to QualiTech Platform
QualiTech, a provider of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredients, and a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, has acquired Ellison Bakery, a portfolio company
Audax Carves Custom Kitting Business from Avantor
Audax Private Equity has agreed to acquire the Clinical Services business (CSB) of publicly traded Avantor for $650 million. CSB operates as part of Avantor’s
Alpine’s Guardian Restoration Continues Ascent
Guardian Restoration Partners, a platform company of Alpine Investors, has acquired two restoration services businesses with the buys of Quick Dry Restoration and Spartan Emergency
Shur-Co Buys US Tarp
Shur-Co, a manufacturer of cargo covering and cargo control systems and a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, has acquired US Tarp from Brighton Partners. US
Fort Point Closes Buy of NewBold
Fort Point Capital has acquired NewBold Corporation, a provider of managed technology services to the quick service restaurant, retail, warehousing, and healthcare industries. NewBold supports
GenNx360 Continues Food Service Consolidation
Whitsons Culinary Group, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, has acquired Arbor Management. Arbor provides food management services to public K-12 school districts and
ToxStrategies Acquires Suttons Creek
ToxStrategies, a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners that provides scientific consulting services, has acquired Suttons Creek. ToxStrategies is a multidisciplinary scientific consulting firm that
Lindsay Goldberg Sees Gold at Golden State Foods
Lindsay Goldberg has agreed to acquire Golden State Foods, a supplier to the foodservice and retail industries, in partnership with the Wetterau family. Golden State
Wynnchurch Buys ORS Nasco from OEP
Wynnchurch Capital has acquired ORS Nasco, a North American wholesale distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, from One Equity Partners. ORS Nasco
Pexco Acquires Precise Aerospace
Pexco, an Odyssey Investment Partners portfolio company, has acquired Precise Aerospace Manufacturing. Precise Aerospace Manufacturing (PAM) is a company specializing in injection, compression, and transfer
Incline Exits ASP Global
After a 4.5 year hold and four add-on acquisitions, Incline Equity Partners has sold ASP Global, a medical products distributor, to Platinum Equity. ASP sells
New Water Sells Trillium to Rebranded Avista
New Water Capital has sold Trillium Health Care Products, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), to Avista Healthcare Partners. Trillium is a short and
Bansk Group to Buy PetIQ at $1.5 billion Valuation
Bansk Group has agreed to acquire PetIQ, a provider of pet focused medication, health and wellness services, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion.
L Squared Continues Heavy Lifting at Crane 1
Crane 1 Services, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired Standard Crane & Hoist. Standard Crane is a provider of overhead crane
Shore Launches ONDEX Automation with LIVE Buy
ONDEX Automation, an industrial automation platform formed by Shore Capital Partners, has acquired LIVE Automation. ONDEX was formed by Shore in November 2023, and the
Behrman to Sell kSARIA to ITT for $475 Million
After a 4.5 year hold, Behrman Capital has agreed to sell its portfolio company kSARIA Holdings to ITT for $475 million. kSARIA is a provider
Stellex Forges Ahead with Carve Out from Arcosa
Stellex Capital Management has agreed to acquire McConway & Torley and Standard Forged Products (together MTSF) from publicly traded Arcosa. McConway & Torley (MT) specializes
Winky Lux Smiles and CORE Winks Back
Winky Lux, a New York-based cosmetics and skincare company, has been acquired by CORE Industrial Partners. Winky Lux is best known for its high-quality, clean,
American Restoration Switches Sponsors
Soundcore Capital Partners has sold American Restoration, a provider of property restoration services, to Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP). American Restoration provides comprehensive water, fire,
Heartwood’s NativeSeed Keeps Growing
NativeSeed Group, a portfolio company of Heartwood Partners, has acquired Arrow Seed, a producer and supplier of conservation and farm seeds. Arrow Seed specializes in
Pelican Enters the Nuclear Supply Chain with MillenniTek Acquisition
Pelican Energy Partners has acquired MillenniTek, a maker of ceramic materials used in the nuclear energy industry. MillenniTek operates through two divisions – technical ceramic
Acacia Exits Nations Roof with Sale to AEA
Acacia Partners has sold Nations Roof, a commercial roofing contractor, to AEA Investors. Nations Roof is a provider of commercial roof replacement, new roofing, and
Monogram Opens the Door with Tri-State Buy
Monogram Capital Partners has acquired Precision Door Tri-State, a provider of garage door and opener replacement, repair, and installation services. This acquisition is the first
Gridiron Builds GSM Outdoors, Exits with Sale to Platinum
Gridiron Capital has agreed to sell its controlling interest in Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors (GSM) to Platinum Equity. Gridiron acquired GSM, a provider of accessories
MPE Acquires LA-CO Industries
MPE Partners has made an investment in family-owned LA-CO Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals and industrial marking products. LA-CO’s product line includes
Case Closed! Thompson Street Acquires National Arbitration & Mediation
Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) has made an investment in National Arbitration & Mediation, a provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. National Arbitration &
Sleepless in Philadelphia? Verlinvest and Mistral Acquire Insomnia Cookies
Publicly traded Krispy Kreme has sold a majority ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies to Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners at an enterprise value of $350
CJ Pony Picks Up American Powertrain
CJ Pony Parts, a portfolio company of Century Park Capital Partners, has acquired American Powertrain, a provider of branded transmission kits for classic vehicles. Century
Branford Castle Does Knot Disappoint! Completes Sale of Earthlite Massage Tables
Branford Castle has closed its sale of Earthlite Massage Tables to Valesco Industries. Earthlite, a portfolio company of Branford Castle since July 2016, is a
Blue Point Begins Build of National Safety Apparel
National Safety Apparel, a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners since May 2024, has acquired Tri-Star Glove. National Safety Apparel (NSA) is a provider of
Berkshire’s Harvey Keeps Performing with ATA Buy
Harvey Performance Company, a provider of carbide end mills and cutting tools and a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners, has acquired ATA Group. Harvey Performance
O2 Buys Five, Becomes the Pool Boy King of New York and New Jersey
O2 Investment Partners has formed a new pool services platform and has closed on its first five acquisitions. The working name for O2’s new platform
Madison River Acquires JDC Power
Madison River Capital has acquired JDC Power Systems, an electrical systems integrator exclusively serving the data center market. JDC specializes in providing medium and low
Sentinel Carves Industrial Fire Business from Carrier
Sentinel Capital Partners has formed Spectrum Safety Solutions as a new platform, and it has acquired the industrial fire business of publicly traded Carrier Global
Swander Pace Invests in Canadian Frozen Entrée Maker
Swander Pace Capital has made an investment in Inovata Foods, a maker of private label frozen entrées. Inovata Foods specializes in producing a range of
After an Active Hold, Triton Pacific Exits BioMatrix
Triton Pacific Healthcare Partners has closed its sale of BioMatrix Specialty Infusion Pharmacy to Frazier Healthcare Partners. Triton Pacific and ACON Investments acquired BioMatrix in
NSL Analytical Switches Sponsors
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired NSL Analytical Services, a provider of material testing services, from May River Capital. NSL provides materials testing services
Stellex Buys J. Skinner Baking
Stellex Capital Management has acquired family-owned baked goods maker J. Skinner Baking. Skinner is a provider of ready-to-eat baked goods through grocery in-store bakeries (ISB),
After Strong Revenue Growth, Stellex Sells Continental Global to PPI
Stellex Capital Management has sold Continental Global Material Handling (CGMH) to Precision Pulley & Idler. CGMH is a designer and manufacturer of material handling conveyor
Platinum’s Cook & Boardman Acquires OKEE
The Cook & Boardman Group, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, has acquired OKEE Industries. West Hartford, Connecticut-headquartered OKEE is a distributor of architectural hardware,
Altamont’s Specialized Packaging Buys Clark Foam
Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, has acquired Clark Foam Corporation. The buy of Clark Foam is the eighth add-on
Centerbridge’s KIK Carves Out its Auto Care Business
KIK Consumer Products, a portfolio company of Centerbridge Partners, has agreed to sell its auto care products business to Recochem, a portfolio company of CapVest
DFW Adds Four to its Rail Services Platform
DFW Capital is continuing the growth of its North American Rail Solutions platform with the closings of four add-on acquisitions through May 2024. DFW formed
Advent Sells CAES Systems to Honeywell for $1.9 Billion
Advent International has agreed to sell CAES Systems to publicly traded Honeywell in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.9 billion. CAES is a provider of
Mill Point Forms Horticultural Products Platform
Mill Point Capital has formed CREO Group to consolidate its investments in Nursery Supplies Inc. and to provide a platform for further investments in the
H.I.G. Closes Buy of Health-E Commerce
H.I.G. Capital has acquired Health-E Commerce, an online retailer of products and services that are flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) eligible.
CBRE Buys Guardian’s Data Center Infrastructure Services Platform
Publicly traded CBRE Group has acquired Direct Line Global, a provider of data center infrastructure services, from Guardian Capital. Direct Line Global (DLG) provides consultation,
Truelink Carves Air Management Business from Johnson Controls
Publicly traded Johnson Controls has agreed to sell its Air Distribution Technologies business, a provider of air management and filtration products, to Truelink Capital. Air
Blue Point Shifts Transtar Into High Gear
Transtar Holding Company (Transtar), a distributor of original equipment and aftermarket automotive products and a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired family-owned
Latest Buy Makes Rise Baking the Talk of the Town
Rise Baking Company, a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, has acquired Table Talk Pies. Family-owned Table Talk operates three automated pie making facilities and specializes
GEF Capital Launches Solar Installation Platform
GEF Capital has partnered with a solar energy veteran to launch Civic Renewables as a new platform company. Civic Renewables will acquire local solar energy
Gryphon’s Thermal Products Platform Stay Hot
Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions, a distributor of industrial temperature management products and a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, has acquired Thermal Devices. Family-owned Thermal Devices
Sylvan’s Expansion Rolls On
Sylvan Group, a provider of industrial contractor services and a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Anchor Conveyor Products. Family-owned Anchor Conveyor
Swift Anchor Acquires Essential Turbines
Swift Anchor Holdings has acquired Essential Turbines, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft engines. Essential Turbines provides its services to both
Caymus Hits Home Run on Sale of TriplePoint
Caymus Equity Partners has sold TriplePoint MEP to Stellex Capital Management. Houston-headquartered TriplePoint MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) is a non-union provider of HVACR installations,
GenServe Continues Emergency Power Consolidation
GenServe, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners since April 2018, has acquired Electro-Motion. GenServe is the largest independent provider of scheduled and emergency power
“A little dab’ll do ya”: Yellow Wood Carves Elida Beauty from Unilever
Yellow Wood Partners has carved out the Elida Beauty brands portfolio from publicly traded Unilever. Elida Beauty was formed by Unilever in 2021 as part
Acon is the New Fitted Cap King
New Era Cap, a portfolio company of ACON Investments, has acquired ’47 Brand, a privately held sports lifestyle brand. 47 Brand is well-known for its
Turnspire Buys Swanson Industries from AEA
Turnspire Capital Partners has acquired Swanson Industries, a provider of hydraulic equipment used in mining and industrial applications, from AEA Investors. Swanson’s products include hydraulic
Falfurrias Stays Sharp with Buy of Industrial Knife Maker
Falfurrias Capital Partners has acquired EDGE Industrial Technologies, a producer of industrial machine knives, blades, and punches, from Blue Wolf Capital Partners which is maintaining
Wynnchurch Carves Hydraulic Technologies from SPX FLOW
Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Hydraulic Technologies from SPX FLOW, a portfolio company of Lone Star Funds. Hydraulic Technologies (HT) designs, engineers and manufactures high-pressure hydraulic
Aterian Closes Buy of CDMO Platform
Aterian Investment Partners has closed its April-announced acquisition of Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited (CPL), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in non-sterile liquid and
Trivest Acquires Yummy to Begin Pool Services Consolidation
Trivest Partners has acquired Yummy Pools, a provider of pool maintenance services. Yummy’s residential and commercial services include weekly and bi-weekly pool cleaning, maintenance, repair,
Whetstone Launched by Shore in Wholesale Meats Sector
Shore Capital Partners has formed Whetstone Distribution as a new food distribution platform to consolidate its recent investments in the sector. Whetstone Distribution is a
Going Up? Del Monte Forms New Elevator Services Platform
Del Monte Capital has acquired Integrity Elevator Solutions, a provider of commercial elevator installations, modernizations, maintenance, and repair services. Integrity Elevator Solutions provides its services
AUA’s Western Smokehouse Adds Jerky Maker
Western Smokehouse Partners, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity, has acquired meat snack maker Golden Valley Natural. Western Smokehouse is a contract manufacturer (co-packing,
Sunrise Surrounds San Diego with Latest Add-On
Sunrise Produce, a produce distribution company and a portfolio company of Investcorp, has acquired Moceri Produce, a produce distributor based in San Diego. Sunrise’s products
Arcline Exits Voltyx with Sale to Asplundh
Arcline has sold Voltyx Energy Solutions, a provider of electric infrastructure services, to family-owned Asplundh. Voltyx specializes in technical electric infrastructure services, including design and
L Squared Closes Big Exit with Sale of Raptor Scientific
Publicly traded TransDigm Group has agreed to acquire Raptor Scientific from L Squared Capital Partners for approximately $655 million in cash. Raptor Scientific was founded
Blue Point Stays Home with Buy of National Safety Apparel
Blue Point Capital Partners has acquired National Safety Apparel, a manufacturer of branded personal protective equipment. National Safety Apparel (NSA) is a provider of flame-resistant
Compass Sells Gas Meter Distributor to Tinicum
Tinicum has acquired a controlling interest in KGM from Compass Group Equity Partners. KGM is a distributor of natural gas products including gas meters, instruments,
GHK Banks Big Exit on Sale of Supreme Cabinetry
Publicly traded MasterBrand has agreed to acquire Supreme Cabinetry from GHK Capital Partners for $520 million in cash. GHK Capital acquired Supreme Cabinet (then Dura Supreme
American Securities Exits Acuren via Admiral SPAC
American Securities has agreed to sell Acuren, a provider of nondestructive testing services, to Admiral Acquisition Limited at an enterprise valuation of $1.85 billion. Acuren
Quantic Continues Acquisition Spree
Quantic Electronics, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired M-Wave Design. M-Wave is a supplier of ferrite-based radio frequency (RF) and microwave components
Specialty Investor Avathon Forms CPE Platform
Avathon Capital, an education and workforce sector focused private equity firm, has acquired Summit Professional Education. Summit is a provider of more than 1,500 in-person
Bain Builds Dessert Platform with Kenny’s Buy
Dessert Holdings, a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity, has added on with the buy of Kenny’s Great Pies from Kaho Partners. Kenny’s Great
One Sweet Deal! Shore’s Sweetmore Buys Sweet Eddie’s
Sweetmore Bakeries, a portfolio company of Shore Capital, has acquired Sweet Eddie’s, a wholesale manufacturer of cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. Sweetmore Bakeries was
Silver Oak Launches New Commercial Landscaping Platform
Silver Oak Services Partners has acquired Beary Landscaping in partnership with the company’s founder and senior management team. Beary is a provider of landscaping and
L2 Fires Up Barbecue Platform
L2 Capital has acquired Kosmos Q, a branded seller of barbecue related food products and accessories. Kosmos Q’s branded products include barbecue rubs and sauces,
MPE Continues the Build of Appearance Technology Group
Appearance Technology Group (ATG), a portfolio company of MPE Partners, has acquired BAF Industries. MPE acquired Appearance Technology Group (then Hi-Tech Industries) from NiTEO Products,
Godspeed’s Special Aerospace Services Buys Quintron Systems
Special Aerospace Services, a space engineering and defense technology platform of Godspeed Capital, has acquired Quintron Systems from Fernandez Holdings. Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is
Wynnchurch is Now the King of Hydrochloric Acid
Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Reagent Chemical & Research in partnership with members of the company’s senior management team. Family-owned Reagent Chemical & Research is a
The Halifax Group Sells Majority Stake in Southern Exteriors
The Halifax Group has sold a majority interest in Southern Exteriors, an installer of exterior building systems, to Monomoy Capital Partners. Southern Exteriors is a
NPX One Switches Sponsors
Atlas Holdings has sold NPX One, a manufacturer and seller of polystyrene trays, to Breck Partners. In 2015, Atlas formed Novipax to acquire the North
Saw Mill Exits Wolf-Gordon
Saw Mill Capital has sold Wolf-Gordon, a designer and supplier of wallcoverings, to Charger Investment Partners. Wolf-Gordon’s products – used in commercial renovation and remodeling
Mubadala Continues Growing TruFood with Bar Bakers Merger
TruFood Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer of snack foods and a portfolio company of Mubadala Capital, has completed its merger with Bar Bakers. Mana Tree Partners
Transom Keeps Rockin’ the Baby with Latest Add-On
HALO Dream, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group, has acquired BreathableBaby, a designer and manufacturer of juvenile safe sleep products. Transom acquired HALO Dream
KLH Continues the Build of Thorpe Specialty Services
Thorpe Specialty Services, a portfolio company of KLH Capital, has acquired Walburn Industrial Services. KLH acquired Thorpe Specialty Services from the CapStreet Group in September
SK Sells Foremark to Crown’s CC Industries
SK Capital Partners has closed its sale of Foremark Performance Chemicals to CC Industries. Foremark is a producer of patented and proprietary natural gas sweeteners,
Apollo Takes U.S. Silica Private
Publicly traded U.S. Silica has agreed to be acquired by Apollo Management in an all-cash transaction at an enterprise value of $1.85 billion. U.S. Silica
Where’s the Beef? Just ask Shoreline
Shoreline Equity Partners has made an investment in Prime Meats, a processor and distributor of protein products. Prime Meats products include beef, poultry, pork, dairy,
LLCP Exits Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Blackstone has agreed to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchisor of fast casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP). Atlanta-headquartered Tropical Smoothie Café (TSC)
Forward Consumer Partners is Now the Artisanal Cracker King
Forward Consumer Partners has acquired artisanal baked goods maker Firehook Bakery. Alexandria, Virginia-headquartered Firehook was founded by Pierre Abushacra in 1992 as a neighborhood bakery
Allied Industrial Adds to Celebrity Coaches
Celebrity Coaches, a portfolio company of Allied Industrial Partners, has added on with the buy of Moonstruck Leasing, a motorcoach leasing company. Nashville-headquartered Moonstruck was
Argosy Buys Federal Rent-A-Fence
Argosy Private Equity has acquired a Federal Rent-A-Fence, a provider of temporary chain link fencing to construction sites and outdoor events. Federal’s products and services
Netform Adds-On with Buy of Vickers Engineering
Netform, a portfolio company of Torque Capital, has acquired Vickers Engineering. Torque Capital acquired Netform (then Metal Forming & Coining Corporation) in December 2022. Vickers
Arcline Closes Kaman Buy
Arcline Investment Management has completed its take private of publicly traded Kaman, a diversified aerospace and industrial company, at an enterprise valuation of $1.8 billion.
Going Up? L Squared Sells Elevated to APi Group
L Squared Capital Partners has agreed to sell Elevated Facility Services to publicly traded APi Group for approximately $570 million in cash. Elevated Facility Services
This Buy Adds Up: Leeds Acquires TouchMath from Millpond
Leeds Equity Partners has acquired TouchMath, a provider of educational services to students with learning disabilities and those struggling with math concepts, from Millpond Equity.
Graycliff Sells Ballymore to OEP
Graycliff Partners has sold Ballymore Safety Products, a maker of safety-centric products, to One Equity Partners (OEP). Ballymore is a manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and
Benford Sees Fair Weather at R.M. Young
Benford Capital Partners (BCP) has acquired R.M. Young Company, a manufacturer of meteorological instrumentation. R.M. Young’s products include equipment used to measure wind speed and
Behrman Acquires Vista Apex from Inverness Graham
Behrman Capital has acquired Vista Apex, a manufacturer of dental consumables for endodontic, restorative and periodontic dentistry, from Inverness Graham Partners. Inverness Graham acquired Vista
Huron Builds Electrical Services Platform
Criticore, a portfolio company of Huron Capital, has acquired Jenco, a provider of commercial electrical contractor services. Jenco services include electrical retrofit, repair, and preventative
There’s Green in the Crime Scene: Osceola Forms New Specialty Cleanup Platform
Osceola Capital has acquired Trauma Services, a provider of specialty cleanup services, in partnership with its founder and CEO Mike Wiseman. Trauma Services is a
HCAP Moves Ahead with Purchase of Gondola Skate
HCAP Partners has made an investment in Gondola Skate Moving Systems, a provider of fixture mobilization equipment. Gondola Skate engineers and manufactures lightweight and durable
Arsenal’s Sealing Platform Sold to Henkel
Arsenal Capital Partners has sold its portfolio company Seal For Life Industries to publicly traded Henkel AG & Co. Seal For Life is a supplier
Aurora and TLC Partner Up on PSC Recap
Aurora Capital Partners has recapitalized PSC Group, a provider of repair and logistic services to the petrochemical industry, in partnership with TJC. Aurora first invested
CW Industrial Seals the Deal with Mantaline Buy
CW Industrial Partners has acquired Mantaline Corporation, an Ohio-based extruder of plastic and rubber products. Mantaline designs, prototypes, validates, and manufactures extruded elastomeric products including
LongueVue Acquires Kingston Brass with Abacus Backing
LongueVue Capital (LVC) has acquired Kingston Brass, a designer and distributor of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, bathtubs, and accessories. Kingston designs and distributes water fixtures,
Balmoral Exits Resco with Sale to RHI Magnesita
Resco Products, a portfolio company of Balmoral Funds, has agreed to be acquired by RHI Magnesita at an enterprise value of $430 million. Balmoral acquired
Vance Street Acquires Filtration Components Maker
Vance Street Capital has acquired Keltec Technolab, a provider of aftermarket filtration components. The buy of the company is Vance Street’s seventh platform investment out
Aterian Enters Pharma Services Sector with CPL Recapitalization
Aterian Investment Partners has agreed to recapitalize Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada (CPL) a provider of non-sterile liquid and semi-solid dosage forms. CPL is a contract
Montage Sells Southwest Data Products to Nucor
Montage Partners has sold Southwest Data Products, a maker of cabinets and enclosures used to house and protect computer networking equipment, to publicly traded Nucor
OEP Completes Carve Out of TechnipFMC’s Measurement Business
One Equity Partners has completed the all cash $205 million acquisition of the measurement solutions business of publicly traded TechnipFMC. The business, which was rebranded
Arsenal Clubs Up On Poly-Wood Buy
Arsenal Capital Partners and BayPine have partnered on the acquisition of Poly-Wood, a portfolio company of Mayfair Capital Partners, a division of Oxford Financial. Poly-Wood
L Catterton Invests in Storyteller Overland
L Catterton has made an investment in Storyteller Overland, a maker of premium Class B RV and expedition vehicles. Storyteller’s vehicles, including MODE adventure vans
Trinity Hunt Establishes Coker as New Platform
Trinity Hunt Partners has acquired Coker Group, a provider of healthcare advisory services. Coker provides performance transformation, transaction advisory, and compliance consulting services to hospitals,
Persistence Takes Neighbourly Private
Persistence Capital Partners (PCP) has closed its take private of publicly traded Neighbourly Pharmacy, a network of independent pharmacies, for C$415 million plus an earnout
New Mountain Sells ILC Dover to Ingersoll Rand
Publicly traded Ingersoll Rand has agreed to acquire ILC Dover, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, for $2.3 billion in cash plus an earnout
Allied Grabs a Ride with Buy of Celebrity Coaches
Allied Industrial Partners has made an investment in Celebrity Coaches, a provider of transportation services to the live events and entertainment sector, in partnership with
Praesidian Sells Biologos to Ampersand
Praesidian has sold its investment in Biologos, a provider of sterile-filtered biological products for veterinary, pharmaceutical, and medical research applications, to Ampersand Capital Partners. Biologos
Frontenac Adds Another to its Foodservice Distribution Platform
Navis Food Partners, a portfolio company of Frontenac, has acquired Prime Source Foods, a New Hampshire-headquartered center-of-the-plate food distributor. Earlier this month, Frontenac announced the
J.F. Lehman Closes Buy of Mission Microwave
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) has acquired Mission Microwave Technologies, a manufacturer of components used in satellite communications systems. Mission’s lightweight and compact high-power devices
Wynnchurch Sells Pump Maker to Oaktree
Wynnchurch Capital has sold LPW Group, a designer and manufacturer of specialty valves and actuators, to Oaktree Capital Management. Houston-headquartered LPW Group is a holding
Shorehill Continues Heavy Lifting at Ascent
Ascent Lifting, a portfolio company of Shorehill Capital, has completed the add-on acquisition of CERTEX USA. Ascent Lifting was formed by Shorehill in October 2022
Pet Resort Hospitality Group Closes Five Brand Acquisitions
Pet Resort Hospitality Group, a portfolio company of Trivest Partners and Queens Court Capital, has acquired 5 pet resort brands bringing the total number of
Berry, Berry Nice: Peak Rock Picks Up Ingredients Platform
Peak Rock Capital has completed the buy of California Custom Fruits & Flavors in partnership with the company’s management team and founding Hall family who
Frontenac Forms Navis Food
Frontenac has formed Navis Food Partners as a new holding company to consolidate its investments in the independent foodservice distribution industry. Boston-headquartered Navis Food, through
Pacific Avenue Carves Filtration Unit from Sogefi
Pacific Avenue has agreed to acquire Sogefi USA and Sogefi Filtration SA (together “Filtration Business Unit”) from Milan-based Sogefi. The Filtration Business Unit is a
Gridiron Launches Garage Door Services Platform
Gridiron Capital has formed GarageCo as a new platform to establish a national residential and commercial garage door services platform. The formation of GarageCo is
TruArc Acquires Meyer Laboratory
TruArc Partners has acquired Meyer Laboratory, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals and applications systems. Meyer Lab’s water-based products include industrial
Data Clean Acquires DP Guardian
Data Clean Corporation, a portfolio company of Angeles Equity, has completed its third add-on acquisition with the buy of DP Guardian. DP Guardian is a
Pfingsten’s Fairbank Acquires Big W
Fairbank Equipment, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners, has added on with the acquisition of Big W Sales. Big W is a distributor and manufacturer
Luxium’s Future is Crystal Clear
Luxium Solutions, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners and Edgewater Capital Partners, has acquired PLX Inc. and PLX UK, Ltd. from Tinicum. The buy
DFW Keeps Working on the Railroad
DFW Capital’s portfolio company North American Rail Solutions, through its subsidiary, American Track, has acquired West Rail Construction. American Track is a provider of inspection,
Arlington Capital Sells J&J Worldwide Services to CBRE
Arlington Capital Partners has closed its sale of J&J Worldwide Services to publicly traded CBRE Group for $800 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out
Lion Equity Unboxes Sale of Vivabox
Veritiv Corporation, a specialty distributor of packaging and print products and a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, has acquired Vivabox Solutions, from Lion
CenterOak Sells SurfacePrep to Nautic
CenterOak Partners has sold SurfacePrep, a distributor of surface treatment products, to Nautic Partners. SurfacePrep is a distributor of abrasives, specialty ceramics, and surface treatment
THL Takes Agiliti Private
Publicly traded Agiliti, a provider of medical technology management services, has agreed to be taken private by Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) at an enterprise
Valesco Acquires BloApCo from GenCap
Valesco Industries has acquired Blower Application, a maker of solid waste and scrap and processing systems, from Gen Cap America which acquired the business in
McNally Capital Sells AMI to Publicly Traded Enpro
McNally Capital has closed its sale of Advanced Micro Instruments to publicly traded Enpro Industries for $210 million in cash. McNally first invested in the
Argosy Takes Command with Latest Platform
Argosy Healthcare Partners has acquired Command Medical Products, a provider of contract manufacturing services for the production of single-use disposable medical devices. Command’s clean room
Avista Adds Alpha to Probo
Probo Medical, a portfolio company of Avista Capital Partners, has agreed to acquire Alpha Source Group, a portfolio company of Baird Capital since April 2015.
USA Water Switches Sponsors
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired USA Water from Warren Equity Partners. USA Water is a provider of non-discretionary operations and maintenance (O&M) services
L Squared Forms BTX as New Precision Components Platform
L Squared Capital Partners has formed BTX Precision to continue its strategy to consolidate the fragmented North American precision components sector. BTX is comprised ERA
Kinzie Keeps Cool with Buy of Arctic
Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired Arctic Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of temperature control and cold storage systems. Arctic’s walk-in coolers and freezers are used
Tecum Capital Invests in CM Industries
Tecum Capital has made an investment in CM Industries, a manufacturer of branded welding equipment and consumable welding supplies. Co-investing in this transaction alongside Tecum
New Heritage Exits Investment in Carnegie
New Heritage Capital has sold its investment in Carnegie Dartlet, a provider of business and marketing services to colleges and universities, to Shamrock Capital. Carnegie
GreyLion Continues Build of ADC Aerospace
ADC Aerospace, a portfolio company of GreyLion, has acquired Cast-Rite Corporation. Cast-Rite Corporation (CRC) is a provider of zinc and aluminum alloy die casting and
Linden and Ontario Teachers Launch Initiative to Advance Clinical Research
Linden Capital Partners and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan have partnered to launch a new clinical research platform. The goal of the new but yet unnamed
Whistler Invests in AmeriPro Health
Whistler Capital Partners has made an investment in AmeriPro Health, a tech-enabled provider of medical transportation and patient logistics services. AmeriPro’s services include city and
Align Continues Build of O-Ring Platform
Marco Rubber & Plastics, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired Allied Metrics O-Rings & Seals, a distributor of specialty O-rings, seals and
CenterGate Goes Pedal-to-the-Metal with TransGo Buy
CenterGate Capital has invested in TransGo, a provider of aftermarket parts and kits for automatic transmission repair. TransGo is a designer and manufacturer of replacement
O2 Buys Two for its Cleanroom Platform
Modular Devices, a provider of cleanroom systems and a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners , has made an investment in Flow Cleanrooms and Technical
Bansk Group Takes a Big Bite of No Man’s Land Foods
Bansk Group has acquired No Man’s Land Foods, a provider of branded meat snacks sold through the convenience channel. No Man’s Land’s products include slow-dried all-beef
OpenGate Closes Buy of Player One
OpenGate has closed its buy of Player One Amusement Group from Canadian entertainment and media company, Cineplex. OpenGate acquired all issued and outstanding common shares
Arlington Lays Down the Keel on Newest Platform
Arlington Capital Partners has formed a new platform with the launch of Keel Holdings, a manufacturer of complex structures used in defense applications. Keel was
Heartwood’s NativeSeed Expands to Midwest
NativeSeed Group, a portfolio company of Heartwood Partners, has acquired Star Seed, a producer and supplier of conservation and farm seeds. Star Seed offers over
New Heritage Sells Revela to ADM
New Heritage Capital has sold Revela Foods to Archer Daniels Midland. Revela Foods is a provider of dairy flavorings, cheese sauces, seasonings and functional cheese
Thompson Street and Cequel Team Up to Cool Down
Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) and Cequel III have acquired a controlling interest in privately held DDC Cabinet Technology. DDC Cabinet is a designer and
Got Chapped Lips? Get ChapStick
Suave Brands, a portfolio company of Yellow Wood Partners, has agreed to acquire the ChapStick brand from publicly traded Haleon for $430 million and a
Cyprium Backs Pharmacy Services Provider
Cyprium has made a subordinated debt and minority equity investment in OneroRx, a provider of pharmacy services. OneroRx provides retail, specialty and tele pharmacy services
Arsenal Invests in Polycorp
Arsenal Capital Partners has closed its acquisition of Polycorp, a manufacturer of engineered elastomers. Elastomers are polymers that are highly elastic and capable of returning
Angeles Continues Build of Robotics Integration Platform
Angeles Equity Partners has acquired Acieta, an industrial robotics manufacturer and integrator, from Mitsui & Co. This is the fourth acquisition by Angeles as it
GS Foods Platform Grows with Buy of Diamond Foods
GS Foods Group, a portfolio company of Highview Capital and A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Diamond Foods, a regional K-12 food distributor. New Orleans-headquartered Diamond
Praesidian Takes the Checkered Flag with Sale of Autobahn
Praesidian Capital has sold Autobahn Holdings, an operator of indoor go-kart racing tracks, to K1 Speed, the world’s largest indoor go-kart racing operator. Jacksonville, Florida-headquartered
WILsquare Expands Quilting and Crafting Platform
WILsquare’s portfolio company TEK Holdings (DBA TekBrands) has closed the acquisition of Arrow Companies, a maker of workstations, storage systems and accessories for quilting and
Continuim Exits Metallurgical Additives Platfrom
Continuim Equity Partners has sold Anker Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of metallurgical additives used by steel producers, to Opta Group, a portfolio company of
Kaman to be Acquired by Arcline for $1.8 Billion
Publicly traded Kaman, a diversified aerospace and industrial company, has agreed to be acquired by Arcline Investment Management in an all-cash transaction at an enterprise
Littlejohn’s Maysteel Buys Star Precision
Maysteel Industries, a portfolio company of Littlejohn Capital, has acquired Star Precision Manufacturing. Maysteel specializes in designing, engineering and manufacturing custom OEM sheet metal enclosures,
H.I.G. Relishes Buy of Patriot Pickle
H.I.G. Capital has acquired Patriot Pickle from Swander Pace Capital. Patriot Pickle is a maker of pickles and other fermented products including sauerkraut, peppers, and
Aterian Grows and Diversifies Allentown Platform
Allentown, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners, has closed the add-on acquisition of ClorDiSys Solutions. Allentown is a provider of lab equipment used in
Clearlake Successfully Closes the Door on Janus Investment
Clearlake Capital has sold all its remaining shares of Janus International Group (NYSE: JBI) and has now fully exited its investment in the company. Clearlake
Lineage Acquires Bellwether Media with Abacus Backing
Abacus Finance Group was the Senior Secured Credit Facilities Administrative Agent and Sole Lender for senior secured credit facilities used to back the acquisition of
CORE’s Newest Platform Flies High
CORE Industrial Partners has acquired Aviation Concepts, a provider of aerospace components. Aviation Concepts is a distributor of nose-to-tail used serviceable material (USM) aircraft parts
Summit’s Latest Platform is Perfectly Balanced
Summit Park has acquired Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a provider of measurement equipment and calibration services. Michelli sells, rents and services heavy and medium-capacity scales,
Firelight is the New Scissor King
Firelight Capital Partners has acquired Fromm International, a provider of beauty tools, from the founding Simon-Johnson family. Fromm is a manufacturer and distributor of shears,
Altamont Scoops Up Mini Melts
Altamont Capital Partners has acquired Mini Melts USA, a maker of frozen novelty products. Altamont is partnering with Dan Kilcoyne, the CEO and founder of
Platinum Carves Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone
Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire Horizon Organic from Danone, a Paris-based multinational food-products company. Horizon Organic’s portfolio of organic dairy products includes milk, creamers
Family-Owned Weaver Popcorn Partners with AUA
AUA Private Equity has acquired Weaver Holdings (DBA Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing), a fourth-generation family-owned maker of popcorn and other snacking products. Weaver’s private label and
Arlington Puts Kinetic in Motion
Arlington Capital Partners (ACP) has formed Kinetic Engine Systems as a new platform in the aerospace and defense engine sectors. Kinetic includes Cadence Aerospace which
Generation Growth Launches American Consolidated Metals
Generation Growth Capital (GGC) has formed American Consolidated Metals as a new platform within the metal manufacturing sector and has announced the acquisitions of Federal
Rainier Looks to Carpet the World
SCI Flooring, a portfolio company of Rainier Partners, has acquired United Carpet, a provider of floor coverings to the multi-family, commercial, and residential markets. United
Soundcore Soars Over the Roof with Sale of RCA
Soundcore Capital Partners has sold Roofing Corporation of America to publicly traded FirstService Corporation for $413 million. Roofing Corporation of America (RCA) is an Atlanta-headquartered
Comvest Completes Sale of Systems Control to Hubbell
Comvest Partners has closed the sale of Systems Control, a manufacturer of substation control systems, to publicly traded Hubbell at an enterprise value of $1.1
Food for Thought: CD&R Acquires Shearer’s from Teachers
Clayton Dubilier & Rice has agreed to acquire Shearer’s Foods, a contract manufacturer and private label supplier of snacks, from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Teachers).
Harvest Marks the Way with Buy of Road Safety Services
Harvest Partners has acquired Road Safety Services from Parallel49 Equity. Omaha-headquartered Road Safety Services (RSS) was formed by Parallel49 in November 2017 to acquire Minnesota-based
Blue Point Closes Fifth Add-On for TAS Environmental
TAS Environmental Services (TAS), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has added on with the buy of Environmental Concepts & Services (ECS). Blue
Hynes Industries Switches Sponsors
Crossplane Capital has acquired Hynes Industries, a maker of roll formed metal parts and assemblies, from Resilience Capital Partners. Crossplane partnered on this transaction with
Blue Sage Buys Geo-Solutions from RAF
Blue Sage Capital has acquired Geo-Solutions, a provider of geotechnical and environmental remediation services, from RAF Industries. Geo-Solutions’ services include slurry wall, trench and barrier
GlacierPoint’s Add-On Effort Stays Hot with Buy of Cool River
GlacierPoint Enterprises, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has acquired Cool River Beverages, a specialty beverage distributor. Mill Point formed GlacierPoint in September 2021
Alpine Opens the Door with Cobalt Launch, Closes First Buy
Cobalt Service Partners, a platform formed by Alpine Investors in September 2023, has acquired Piedmont Door Solutions. Piedmont Door designs, installs, and maintains commercial doors
Start Your Engines: Velocity Capital Buys Parella Motorsports
Velocity Capital Management has acquired Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), a provider of live motorsports racing events. PMH owns five major road racing series and hosts
Shorehill Electrified by Latest Exit
Shorehill Capital has sold Power Grid Components to Blackstone. Power Grid is a designer and manufacturer of components used for protection, monitoring, and safety applications
Platte River Builds New Fluid Conveyance Distribution Platform
Platte River Equity has formed a new platform to acquire TIPCO Technologies and HydraTech Industrial, two distributors of fluid conveyance and sealing products. TIPCO is
May River Acquires RLE Technologies
RLE Technologies, a maker of environmental monitoring equipment, has been acquired by May River Capital. RLE designs and manufactures wired and wireless environmental monitoring equipment,
Sysco Acquires Edward Don from Vestar
Vestar Capital Partners has sold Edward Don & Co., a distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies, to Sysco Corporation. Edward Don & Company (DON) is
Makai’s Paladin Buys Texize
Paladin Holdings, a portfolio company of Makai Capital Partners, has acquired Texize, a manufacturer of industrial and commercial soaps, and detergents. Greenville, South Carolina-based Texize
LLCP Sells Therapeutic Research Center to Gridiron
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has sold Therapeutic Research Center to Colibri Group, a portfolio company of Gridiron Capital. Therapeutic Research Center (TRC) is a
Home Depot Buys IDG from Mill Point
The Home Depot has agreed to acquire International Designs Group (IDG), a distributor and retailer of stone and porcelain tile and a portfolio company of
With Buy of Player One, OpenGate is the New Pinball Wizard
OpenGate Capital has agreed to acquire the Player One Amusement Group division of Cineplex at a transaction value of C$155 million. Player One Amusement Group
Angeles Continues Build of Data Clean Platform
Data Clean Corporation, a portfolio company of Angeles Equity, has completed its second add-on acquisition with the buy of Sealco, a provider of data center
Branford Builds Clean Solutions Group
Clean Solutions Group, a provider of nonwoven filtration media and cleaning products and a portfolio company of Branford Castle Partners, has acquired HDK Industries. HDK
SK Capital Launches Ingredients Platform with Buy of J&K from CORE
SK Capital has closed its acquisition of J&K Ingredients, a maker and supplier of food and beverage ingredients, from CORE Industrial Partners. CORE acquired J&K
Granite Creek Bags NYP
Granite Creek has acquired NYP, a manufacturer and distributor of packaging materials. NYP sources, processes, and distributes a portfolio of textile-based packaging products used in
Lincoln Road’s Newest Platform Corners Houston Landscaping Market
Lincoln Road has acquired Silversand Services and SLI Landscape, providers of commercial landscaping services in the Houston metropolitan area. Silversand’s and SLI’s services include landscaping,
Cortec Sells Chauvet to Court Square
Cortec Group has sold Chauvet & Sons, a provider of entertainment related lighting, control and power products, to Court Square Capital Partners. Chauvet is a
Sterling’s School of Rock Sold to Roark’s Youth Enrichment Brands
Sterling Partners has sold its portfolio company, School of Rock, to Youth Enrichment Brands, a portfolio company of Roark Capital. Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) is
Platinum to Carve Out Energy Business from Kohler
Kohler has agreed to spin out its energy business, Kohler Energy, as a separate, independent business, to Platinum Equity with Kohler maintaining a minority interest
Recochem Switches Sponsors
H.I.G. Capital has sold Recochem, a provider of industrial and household fluids, to CapVest Partners. H.I.G. will maintain a minority equity interest in Recochem in
Bregal Sells TDBBS to Publicly Traded Central Garden & Pet
Publicly traded Central Garden & Pet has acquired TDBBS, a provider of natural pet chews and other pet treats, from Bregal Partners which acquired the
Monomoy Exits Shaw Development
Monomoy Capital Partners has sold Shaw Development, a provider of emission control components, to Madison Dearborn Partners. Shaw Development is a designer, manufacturer and assembler
Graycliff Partners Acquires XCEL NDT
Graycliff Partners has acquired XCEL NDT, a provider of non-destructive testing services for assets used in the petrochemical, pipeline and general industrial sectors, from Pine
CenterGate Acquires Cartridge Technologies from Broadtree
CenterGate Capital has acquired Cartridge Technologies (CTI), a provider of managed print services to United States federal government agencies, from Broadtree Partners. Through numerous service
MPE Buys Mid-States Bolt & Screw
MPE Partners has acquired Mid-States Bolt & Screw, a distributor of fasteners and MRO products. Mid-States products include a range of fasteners (hex caps, bolts,
Align Moves into Legal Services Sector with Buy of Counsel Press
Align Capital Partners (ACP) has acquired Counsel Press, a provider of outsourced legal services, from Gladstone Investment Corporation. Counsel Press provides state and federal appellate
Six Pillars Raises the Roof with New Platform
Six Pillars Partners has acquired Royalty Roofing and its sister company, Majestic Facility Experts. Royalty Roofing provides commercial and residential re-roofing, maintenance, inspection and repair
Gemspring’s Chemicals Distribution Platform Getting Bigger
Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired industrial chemicals distributor Gilbert & Jones. Gilbert & Jones is a distributor of specialty
Frontenac Stirs it Up with Buy of Prime Foods and Chan & Chan
Frontenac has acquired sister companies Chan & Chan and Prime Food Processing, a branded Asian food manufacturing business. Chan & Chan and Prime Food Processing
BCP Buys RP Foods
Benford Capital Partners (BCP) has acquired RP Foods, a Hispanic-focused food and beverage products company, in partnership with the company’s owners and senior management team.
OpenGate Continues Build of its IPG Chemical Distribution Platform
Integrity Partners Group (IPG), a chemical distribution platform of OpenGate Capital, has acquired selected assets of the military and aerospace division of West Penetone. West
J.F. Lehman is Crystal Clear on Crystal Clean’s Future
J.F. Lehman & Company has closed its acquisition of publicly traded Crystal Clean at a valuation of $1.2 billion. Crystal Clean is a provider of parts
ShoreView Takes Air-Powered Tool Maker Private
P&F Industries has agreed to be acquired by ShoreView Industries in an all-cash transaction which values the company at $50 million. P&F Industries operates through
Branford Rides the Tide!
Branford Castle Partners has acquired Marine Floats, a specialty marine contractor. Marine Floats designs, secures necessary permits for, and manufactures custom marinas, dock systems, covered
Apax Acquires Bazooka Candy Brands
Apax Partners has closed the acquisition of Bazooka Candy Brands from Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners. New York City-headquartered Bazooka produces, markets, and distributes
SK Capital Buys J&K from CORE
SK Capital Partners has agreed to acquire J&K Ingredients, a maker and supplier of food and beverage ingredients and a portfolio company of CORE Industrial
One Sweet Deal. Pritzker Acquires Sugar Foods
Pritzker Private Capital has acquired privately held Sugar Foods Corporation in partnership with members of the Sugar Foods management team. Sugar Foods is a producer
Kelso Forms Armada Materials
Kelso & Company has formed Armada Materials in partnership with industry veteran Rob Duke and other industry executives. In tandem with the formation of Tampa,
Software Maker ClearCompany Switches Sponsors
Gemspring Capital Management has acquired ClearCompany, a provider of human capital management software, from Primus Capital which invested in the business in August 2018. Gemspring’s
Grove Mountain Partners Sells Central States to Pave America; Retains Equity Stake
Grove Mountain Partners has sold Central States Paving and Concrete to Pave America, a portfolio company of Shoreline Equity Partners and Trivest Partners. Grove Mountain
Warburg Pincus Invests in TJC’s iNRCORE
Warburg Pincus has agreed to invest in iNRCORE, a supplier of electronic components and a portfolio company of TJC. TJC, which acquired iNRCORE in February
GTCR and Carlyle Continue Build of Nitinol Platform
Resonetics has closed the add-on acquisitions of Memry Corporation and SAES Smart Materials from Italy-headquartered SAES Getters for $900 million. Resonetics is a portfolio company
Olympus Completes Consolidation, Sells Foodware to CFS Brands
Olympus Partners has sold The Foodware Group to CFS Brands, a portfolio company of TJC since March 2018. The Foodware Group is a manufacturer and
Arlington Capital Buys Avenu from Mill Point
Mill Point Capital has sold Avenu Insights & Analytics, a provider of software used by governments for administration and revenue collection, to Arlington Capital Partners.
KLH Completes Buyout of eTech
KLH Capital has acquired eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions in partnership with the company’s senior management team. eTech provides its services – environmental consulting, soil
Lone Star Closes Carves Out of Carlisle Fluid Technologies
Publicly traded Carlisle Companies has closed the sale of Carlisle Fluid Technologies to Lone Star for $520 million in cash. Carlisle Fluid Technologies (CFT) is
Its Prime Time for NewHold’s Engineering and Architecture Platform
PRIME AE Group, a portfolio company of NewHold Enterprises, has acquired Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz, a provider of engineering, survey and construction services. Jacobi, Toombs
Shorehill’s Triad Adds On Again
Triad Technologies, a portfolio company of Shorehill Capital, has acquired Tech-Syn Corporation. Tech-Syn is a distributor of O-rings; industrial and hydraulics hoses and seals; and
Crest Rock Partners Invests in Specialty Alloy Distributor Midalloy
Crest Rock Partners has acquired sister companies Midwest Alloys & Technology and Midalloy Specialty Materials (together Midalloy). Midalloy operates through two segments, Midalloy Performance Welding
Altamont Exits Insect’s Arch Enemy
Altamont Capital Partners has sold Douglas Products to Brightstar Capital Partners. Douglas Products is a manufacturer and distributor of branded specialty chemical products used in
Arcline’s CoreDux Acquires Pyramid Precision
CoreDux, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Pyramid Precision Machine. Arcline acquired CoreDux in January 2022 from Silverfleet Capital. Pyramid Precision specializes
GS Foods Continues Build
GS Foods Group, a portfolio company of Highview Capital and A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Lamm Food Service. Lamm is a full-line food distributor of
Gryphon Turns Up the Industrial Heat
Gryphon Investors has formed Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions (TTDS) as a new distribution platform in the industrial temperature products sector and has made its first
Door & Dock is Newest Platform for Soundcore
Soundcore Capital Partners has formed Door & Dock Holdings and has acquired Top Notch Dock & Door and Top Notch Garage Door (together Top Notch),
Dubin Clark Sets Stage, Exits InProduction
Dubin Clark has sold its portfolio company InProduction, a provider of rental staging and seating, to ZMC Management. Dubin Clark first invested in InProduction –
Dunes Point Enters Electrical Supply Distribution Sector
Dunes Point Capital has acquired Warshaw Supply, a supplier of electrical products used in the commercial and multi-family end markets. Warshaw has an extensive catalog
Artemis Adds to Maury Microwave with Wireless Telecom Buy
Maury Microwave, a portfolio company of Artemis since June 2021, has acquired publicly traded Wireless Telecom Group. Wireless Telecom (NYSE American: WTT) is a designer
Everything’s Coming Up Roses at Staple Street
Staple Street Capital has acquired Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) in partnership with the founding Wilkins family which will maintain an equity interest in the
Quad-C Buys Four to Launch New Foodservice Strategy
Quad-C Management has formed Legacy Food Group and has acquired four businesses with the buys of Keck’s Food Service, M&V Provisions, Thomsen Foodservice, and Legacy
Olympus Quickly Adds to MEI Rigging & Crating
Olympus has quickly added on to MEI Rigging & Crating, the firm’s industrial services platform that it acquired last month, with the add-on acquisition of
CentroMotion Switches Sponsors
One Rock Capital Partners has sold its portfolio company CentroMotion, a maker of industrial actuation and controls, to Lone Star Funds. CentroMotion is a manufacturer
Gemspring Acquires Midland Industries
Gemspring Capital Management has acquired Midland Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of pipe, valve, and fitting products, from Wynnchurch Capital. Midland distributes and manufactures more
Sterling’s Artisan Design Group Adds KB to its Platform
Artisan Design Group, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has acquired KB Kitchen & Bath. KB Kitchen is an installer and distributor primarily serving
Saothair Goes Cruising with MJM Yachts
Saothair Capital Partners has formed Seolta Holdings to acquire the business and assets of MJM Yachts. MJM is a designer and builder of high-performance Carolina
Apollo Carves Out Auto Business of Plastikon
ABC Technologies, a portfolio company of Apollo and a manufacturer of automotive plastic components, has agreed to acquire certain automotive North American units from Plastikon
Allied Builds Power Platform
CES Power, a portfolio company of Allied Industrial Partners, has added on with the buy of Infinite Power, a provider of temporary mobile power and
Soundcore’s ACI Paves Away
ACI Holdings, a portfolio company of Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Asphalt Solutions. Asphalt Solutions is a provider of asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair
Roark Capital Acquires Subway
Subway, one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant brands, has agreed to be acquired by Roark Capital at an enterprise value of $9.6 billion.
J.H. Whitney Sells Alphia to PAI
PAI Partners has agreed to acquire Alphia, one of the largest pet food co-manufacturers in North America, from J.H. Whitney Capital Partners. Alphia is a
Middleton Grows O2C with Green Sprouts Buy
O2C Brands, a portfolio company of Middleton Partners, has acquired Green Sprouts, a seller of baby products. Green Sprouts’ products – used by newborns, infants,
Sweet Deal. Vestar’s Roland Buys Dessert Maker
Roland Foods, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, has acquired ifiGOURMET, an importer and master distributor of products used in the bakery, pastry, confectionery,
Keswick Acquires Metal Tech
Keswick Partners has acquired Metal Tech in partnership with the company’s senior management team. Metal Tech is an in-shop and on-site provider of machining, fabricating,
Coalesce Completes Investment in Examinetics
Coalesce Capital has acquired Examinetics, a provider of occupational-health compliance services. Freedom 3 Capital, an investment firm that previously backed Examinetics, is reinvesting in the
Trive Teams with Epic on Pryor Investment
Trive Capital and Epic Partners have partnered to acquire Pryor Learning, a provider of corporate training, credentialing, and educational content to small and medium sized
Highview’s Buy Marks the Way
Highview Capital has acquired Safety Marking, a provider of highway and roadway markings. Safety Marking (SMC), headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is one of the nation’s
ACP Launches New Platform with Global Guardian Investment
Align Capital Partners has made an investment in Global Guardian, a provider of Duty of Care related security, medical and travel-related services. The firm partnered
CORE’s GEM Closes Buy of Coining and Precision Machine
GEM Manufacturing, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired sister companies Coining Manufacturing and Precision Machine Products. The two companies provide specialty stamping
WILsquare Sews Up June Tailor
TekBrands, through its subsidiary AccuQuilt, has acquired the brand, product line and other assets of June Tailor, a designer and seller of quilting, sewing and
Heartwood Adds to Amlon
The Amlon Group, a portfolio company of Heartwood Partners, has acquired Paragon Southwest Medical Waste and Music City Group. The Amlon Group is provider of
Sun Capital Carves Separations Business from Koch
Sun Capital has agreed to acquire Koch Separation Solutions from Koch Engineered Solutions, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, one of the largest private companies in
Broadtree Sells CanSource to TricorBraun
Broadtree Partners has sold CanSource, a provider of packaging to the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage sector, to TricorBraun, a portfolio company of Ares Management and
Ares’ Coolsys Returns to the Add-On Trail
CoolSys, a portfolio company of Ares Management, has completed two add-on acquisitions with the buys of 1GNITE Solutions and Lima Company. CoolSys provides commercial refrigeration
Veritiv Acquired by CD&R
Publicly traded Veritiv Corporation, a provider of packaging, janitorial and sanitary, and hygiene products, has agreed to be acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for
Willis & Smith Continues Fabrication and Machining Strategy
Willis & Smith Capital has acquired Performance Stamping, a provider of metal stamping services. Performance Stamping’s customers include domestic and international original equipment manufacturers in
Olympus Does Heavy Lifting with Buy of MEI Rigging & Crating
Olympus Partners has acquired MEI Rigging & Crating from Dorilton Capital. MEI is a provider of industrial services including rigging and machinery moving, millwrighting and
Angeles Equity Adds to Noise and Vibration Platform
VisTech Manufacturing, a portfolio company of Angeles Equity Partners, has acquired Industry Products Company. Industry Products Company (IPC) is a Tier One and Tier Two
CenterGate Partners Up with Poseidon
CenterGate Capital has acquired Poseidon Barge, a manufacturer of barges used in marine applications. Poseidon manufactures, sells, and rents Poseidon-branded sectional barges and accessories that
Iron Path Launches VION Biosciences, Closes First Buy
VION Biosciences, a new life science platform company of Iron Path Capital, has completed its first acquisition with the buy of Aldon Corporation. Aldon is
Apollo Closes Buy of Commodity and Specialty Chemicals Distributor
Apollo has completed its acquisition of Univar Solutions, a distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, at an enterprise value of $8.1 billion. Co-investing on this
Benford’s Buy of BSC Continues Family-Focused Strategy
Benford Capital Partners has acquired BSC Industries, a value-added distributor of industrial automation and motion control products. BSC’s products include controls, motors, bearings, power transmission,
Lion Carves Country Life from Kikkoman
Lion Equity Partners has acquired Country Life from KI NutriCare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kikkoman Corporation. Country Life is a manufacturer and marketer of
Gauge Invests in Hospitality Focused SaaS Platform
Gauge Capital has acquired Craftable, an SaaS platform serving the hospitality industry. Craftable’s software is used by operators in the hospitality, food, beverage, and entertainment
KKR Closes Buy of Industrial Physics
KKR has closed its acquisition of Industrial Physics, a maker of testing and measurement instruments, from Union Park Capital. KKR is acquiring Industrial Physics through
Apollo and Irenic Take Arconic Private
Publicly traded Arconic Corporation has agreed to be acquired by Apollo and Irenic Capital Management in an all-cash transaction that values the company at $5.2
Carveout Specialist Brynwood Still Hungry
Brynwood Partners has formed West Madison Foods and has agreed to acquire the Marie’s salad dressing brand and the Dean’s Dip business from Ventura Foods.
One Rock Exits Kova
One Rock Capital Partners has closed the sale of Kova International to LGC Group, a portfolio company of private equity firms Cinven and Astorg. Kova
Abbondanza! Seviroli Acquires Mama Rosie’s
Seviroli Foods, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has acquired Mama Rosie’s Company. Mama Rosie’s is a second-generation family-owned manufacturer of filled and non-filled
GME Supply Switches Sponsors
Platte River Equity has sold GME Supply, a distributor of worker safety supplies, to Incline Equity Partners. Platte River acquired GME, a distributor of fall
Gemspring Shines with Buy of Branford
Gemspring Capital has acquired Bradford Soap International, a developer, formulator, and manufacturer of beauty and personal care products. Bradford’s products include specialty soaps, shampoo bars,
Slate Capital Acquires Specialty Metals Distributor
Slate Capital Group has acquired Cumberland Diversified Metals, a distributor and broker of specialty metals. Cumberland Diversified Metals (CDM) specializes in prime and secondary stainless
LFM Launches New Platform with Formation of Weller Metalworks
LFM Capital has formed Weller Metalworks as a metal fabrication and machining platform and has closed its first acquisition with the buy of Muthig Industries.
Pfingsten Builds Specialty LED Lighting Platform
Advanced Lighting Concepts (DBA Environmental Lights), a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners, has acquired City Theatrical. Environmental Lights is a designer and provider of commercial
Greenbriar Drives Away with TA’s Towne Park
Greenbriar Equity Group has acquired Towne Park, a provider of parking and hospitality services, from TA Associates. Towne Park is a provider of outsourced parking
Carlyle and Stellex Exit Titan
Carlyle and Stellex Capital Management have closed the sale of Titan Acquisition, a provider of ship repair, construction, and fabrication services, to Lone Star Funds.
Drivers, Start Your Engines: GMF Buys Motorsport Network Media
GMF Capital (GMF), the family office of Gary Fegel, has acquired Motorsport Network Media, a digital media platform in the motorsport and automotive sectors. Miami-headquartered
Breck Partners Up with Alloy Wheel Repair
Breck Partners has made an investment in Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, a provider of light vehicle aluminum wheel repair, remanufacturing, and wholesale services. Alloy Wheel
Frontenac Adds Two to MCE
Motion & Control Enterprises, a portfolio company of Frontenac, has acquired Power & Pumps and Industrial Control Services. Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) is a
Saw Mill Hits the Roof with New Fund III Platform
Saw Mill Capital has formed SMC Roofing Solutions as a platform to begin a consolidation of residential roofing repair companies. Saw Mill’s strategy with SMC
Great Point Exits Valenz Health After 6-Year Partnership
Great Point Partners has sold Vālenz Health, a provider of medical cost and claim management services, to Kelso & Company. Valenz is a provider of
HCPI Builds Prince Industries
Prince Industries, a portfolio company of HC Private Investments (HCPI), has acquired Vulcan Machine. Prince designs and manufactures precision machined and sheet metal fabricated components
WestView Invests in Triple Crown
WestView Capital Partners has made a minority growth investment in tech-focused staffing and recruitment firm Triple Crown Consulting. Triple Crown specializes in placing pre-vetted and
J.F. Lehman Adds Again to Trident Maritime
Trident Maritime Systems, a portfolio company of J.F. Lehman, has acquired the assets of Custom Alloy Corporation (CAC). CAC is a provider of specialized alloyed
Lone Star Carves Out Carlisle Fluid Technologies
Publicly traded Carlisle Companies has agreed to sell Carlisle Fluid Technologies to Lone Star at a valuation of $520 million. Carlisle Fluid Technologies (CFT) is
Transom’s Newest Platform Targets Baby and Parenting Sector
Transom Capital Group has acquired Aden & Anais, a seller of infant and toddler products. Aden + Anais is a designer, developer, marketer and distributor
OpenGate Forms New Platform
OpenGate Capital has formed Integrity Partners Group (IPG) to consolidate its investments in ChemSolv and Chemisphere, two regional chemical distributors. In January 2022, to begin
Pegasus Steel Acquired by Arlington
Arlington Capital Partners has acquired Pegasus Steel, a provider of fabricated steel structures and assemblies to the nuclear-powered shipbuilding sector. Pegasus Steel’s products are used
Flow Control Holdings Acquires Strahman Holdings
Flow Control Holdings, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired the U.S. operations of Strahman Holdings. Strahman is a manufacturer of industrial valves
DealerShop Expands with Jobbers Buy
DealerShop, a portfolio company of Resilience Capital Partners, has acquired Jobbers Automotive. Resilience acquired DealerShop (then Leader Auto Resources) in April 2020. DealerShop is a
Angeles Equity Gets Busy with Critical Environment Cleaning Platform
Data Clean Corporation, a provider of critical environment cleaning, contamination control, and remediation services, has acquired SML Enterprises. Data Clean’s services include exterior hardware cleaning,
Aterian’s Allentown Expands in Life Sciences Market
Allentown, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners, has acquired Northwestern Systems Corporation (DBA BetterBuilt). The buy of BetterBuilt is the first add-on acquisition for
High Road Powers Up Exponential Power
Exponential Power, a portfolio company of High Road Capital Partners, has acquired DC Kilowatts. DC Kilowatts is a distributor of industrial batteries and chargers for
Direct Mail Giant Acquired by Monomoy
Monomoy Capital Partners has acquired family-owned Japs-Olson Company, a provider of commercial printing and direct mail marketing services. Japs-Olson’s printing services include variable data printing,
Allied Industrial Partners-Backed CES Power Acquires Immedia Event Productions
CES Power, a portfolio company of Allied Industrial Partners, has acquired Immedia Event Productions, a provider of power generation and HVAC services for public and
PAI Completes Buy of IFF’s Savory Solutions Business
PAI Partners has closed its acquisition of the Savory Solutions business unit of publicly traded International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) at a valuation of $900
Iron Path Capital Carves Glycolic Acid Business from Chemours
PureTech Scientific, a platform company formed by Iron Path Capital, has acquired the glycolic acid business (GAB) of publicly traded Chemours Company for $137 million
Clearlake’s Springs Window Fashions Buys Maker of Polywood Shutters
Springs Window Fashions, a provider of window coverings and a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital, has acquired Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions. Sunburst is a
Mavis Tire Gets Another Investor
Neuberger Berman has acquired a minority equity interest in Mavis Tire Express Services, one of the largest independent tire and service providers in the United
OpenGate Continues Build of Duraco Specialty Materials
Duraco Specialty Materials, a portfolio company of OpenGate Capital, has acquired Strata-Tac. Duraco is a business-to-business manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes and specialty materials that are
O2’s 4M Expands in Ohio
4M Building Solutions, a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, has acquired Capital Services, a provider of cleaning services for healthcare, municipal, corporate and industrial
HCI Sells Curtis to Acquisitive Primat Group
HCI Equity Partners has sold a controlling equity interest in Curtis Metal Finishing Group to Primat Group. Curtis Metal is a provider of protective coating,
Sentinel Sells ECM Industries to nVent Electric
Sentinel Capital Partners has sold ECM Industries to nVent Electric for $1.1 billion. Sentinel acquired ECM in February 2020. ECM is a manufacturer and supplier
Avem Launches Aero Platform
Aerospace and defense investor Avem Partners has acquired Astech Engineered Products, a designer and manufacturer of aerostructures. Investing in the transaction alongside Avem Partners and
Vestar and Grey Lion Build Online Training Giant
360training, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners and GreyLion Partners, has closed two add-on acquisitions with the buys of ACLS Medical Training and Safety
Sterling Looks to Roll Up Tire Services Sector
The Sterling Group has formed Premier Tire & Service as a new platform to build a one-stop tire and auto services provider. Partnering with Sterling
Boyne and Breakwater Launch Green Energy Services Platform
Boyne Capital and Breakwater North have formed Integral Energy Services to combine the pair’s investments in clean energy and infrastructure services. Integral Energy Services (IES)
Black Bay Closes Sale of NexGen Chemical
Energy and chemical-focused Black Bay Energy Capital has sold NexGen Chemical Technologies to Foremark Performance Chemicals, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners. NexGen is
Patriot Pickle Acquires First Place Foods
Patriot Pickle, a maker and distributor of pickles and a portfolio company of Swander Pace Capital, has acquired First Place Foods. First Place Foods manufactures
Osceola Closes Seventh Buy for Tendit Platform
Tendit Group, a portfolio company of Osceola Capital, has acquired Legends Landscape Management, a provider of commercial landscape services. Legends Landscape is a full-service landscape
Aurora Continues Build of PSC Group
PSC Group, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners since July 2019, has acquired Steel Line Rail Services. PSC Group (formerly Petroleum Service Corporation) is
Summit Park Sells Parkline to Palladium’s Trachte
Trachte, a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, has acquired Parkline, a portfolio company of Summit Park. Trachte is a manufacturer of preassembled and modularized
Gores Group Sells US Farathane
The Gores Group has agreed to sell automotive parts supplier US Farathane to Atlas Holdings. US Farathane (USF) is a provider of injection molded, compression
KKR Buys Test and Measurement Platform from Union Park
KKR has agreed to acquire Industrial Physics, a manufacturer of testing and measurement instruments, from Union Park Capital. Industrial Physics is a holding company created
O2 Keeps Expanding in Dental Lab Sector
Frontier Dental Lab Group, a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, has acquired Friendship Dental Laboratories. Friendship is a full-service dental laboratory offering a suite
Bernhard Capital Launches New Government Services Platform
Bernhard Capital has agreed to acquire the Federal & Defense (FDS) business of publicly traded VSE Corporation for up to $100 million, through $50 million
DFW Creates North American Rail Services Giant
American Track Services, a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners, has acquired Universal Rail Systems from TorQuest Partners. With the acquisition of Universal Rail, American
Advent and Warburg Team Up for Baxter Carve Out
Publicly traded Baxter International has agreed to sell its biopharma solutions business to Advent International and Warburg Pincus for $4.25 billion in cash. Baxter’s biopharma
Kinderhook Exits Trilogy Home Healthcare
Kinderhook Industries has sold Trilogy Home Healthcare to CenterWell Home Health, a subsidiary of publicly traded Humana. CenterWell provides home health services, including nursing, physical
SK’s Canlak Coatings Buys Ceramic Industrial Coatings
Canlak Coatings, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners, has acquired Ceram-Traz (DBA Ceramic Industrial Coatings). Ceramic Industrial Coatings is a manufacturer of custom and
Nice Ride. Corinthian Buys Ultimate Toys
Corinthian Capital has invested in Ultimate Toys, a designer and marketer of Class B recreational vehicles. Ultimate Toys’ conversion vehicles and teardrop trailers are designed
LFM Continues Build of Accelevation
Accelevation, a portfolio company of LFM Capital, has acquired Workplace Modular Systems. Accelevation is a vertically integrated group of manufacturing companies serving the data center,
Shoreline Sells Mr. Greens to Sterling Investment Partners
Shoreline Equity Partners has closed its sale of Florida Veg Investments (DBA Mr. Greens) to Sterling Investment Partners. The Mr. Greens management team will continue
Argosy and Stone River Team Up on Burco Buy
Argosy Private Equity and Stone River Capital Partners have acquired Burco, a maker of automotive mirror glass. Burco manufactures and supplies mirror glass and related
Patient Square Forms MedTech Platform
Patient Square Capital has formed Elevage Medical Technologies and committed $300 million in capital to acquire and develop medical device companies. Elevage will be led
Blue Point Sees Future with Eyebobs Buy
Europa Eyewear, a platform company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Eyebobs, a seller of premium reading glasses. Europa Eyewear is one of the
MiddleGround’s Megatech Grabs Advantage
Megatech, a portfolio company of MiddleGround Capital, has acquired Advantage Metal Products, a provider of high-precision metal products. Megatech is a provider of precision machining
Eagle Continues Franchised Services Strategy
Eagle Merchant Partners has acquired two home services franchisors with the buys of Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec from ServiceMaster Brands, a portfolio company of Roark
TruArc Acquires Trademark Cosmetics
TruArc Partners has acquired Trademark Cosmetics in partnership with David Ryngler, the company’s founder and president. Trademark Cosmetics (TCI) is a contract formulator and manufacturer
Gryphon Acquires Vetnique Labs
Gryphon Investors has acquired Vetnique Labs, a maker of specialty pet products including supplements and topical solutions for digestive health, allergy and dermatological support, and
Branford Castle’s Scientific Equipment Platform Muscles Up
Lafayette Instrument, a maker of polygraph equipment and other scientific instruments and a portfolio company of Branford Castle, has acquired Aurora Scientific, a manufacturer of
Aterian Continues Vander-Bend Build
Vander-Bend Manufacturing, a maker of metal products used in the medical device sector and a platform company of Aterian Investment Partners, has acquired Omni Components.
Trivest Clubs Up For New Pet Services Effort
Trivest Partners has formed Pet Resort Hospitality Group (PRHG) as a platform in the pet services sector with a specific focus on daycare, boarding, grooming,
Benford Buys Legacy Bakehouse
Benford Capital has acquired Legacy Bakehouse in partnership with the company’s president, Peter Sardina. Legacy Bakehouse is a developer and manufacturer of baked snack ingredients,
Audax Makes Growth Investment in Pyramid Laboratories
Audax Private Equity has made an investment in Pyramid Laboratories, a drug product contract development and manufacturing organization. Pyramid specializes in large molecule therapeutics and
LLCP’s Continues Growth of Testing Platform
Levine Leichtman has added on to its Technical Safety Services platform with the buy of Precision Air Technology. Technical Safety Services (TSS) is a provider
International Wire Switches Sponsors
Atlas Holdings has agreed to sell International Wire Group to Olympus Partners. Atlas will remain a minority investor in the business in partnership with Olympus.
Transom Carves Out Division from Bose
Transom Capital Group has completed the carve-out of the Bose Professional division from Bose Corporation. Bose designs, manufactures and sells audio equipment and related products
Sky Island the New Cheese Curd King
Sky Island Capital has acquired Kaufhold’s Kurds in partnership with the founding Kaufhold family. Kaufhold’s Kurds is a wholesale manufacturer of hand-breaded cheese curds that
Shearer Supply Purchased by Investcorp
Investcorp has made a majority investment in Shearer Supply, an independent distributor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Partnering with Investcorp on this transaction
Got Sunburn Pain? Get Solarcaine
WellSpring Consumer Healthcare, a portfolio company of Avista Capital Partners, has acquired a portfolio of over-the-counter skincare brands from Bayer AG. WellSpring is a marketer
Audax Private Equity Acquires Krayden
Audax Private Equity has acquired Krayden, a technical distributor of specialty materials, from Quad-C Management. Krayden’s products include sealants, adhesives, coatings, encapsulates, release agents, solder,
Argosy’s Groome Builds with Buy of Blasting Solutions
Groome Industrial Service Group, a portfolio company of Argosy Private Equity, has acquired Blasting Solutions. Blasting Solutions (BSI) uses controlled explosives to deslag boilers that
Boyne Buys Ryan Marine
Boyne Capital has acquired Ryan Construction Co. and Ryan Marine, Inc. (together Ryan Marine) in partnership with the company’s senior management team. Ryan Marine is
Kinderhook’s Enviro Services Roll Up Sold to Covanta
Kinderhook Industries has agreed to sell its portfolio company Circon Holdings to Covanta Holding, a portfolio company of EQT Partners. EQT acquired Covanta through its
LongueVue Sells TileBar to AEA
LongueVue Capital has sold TileBar, a direct-to-consumer tile and flooring brand, to AEA Investors. TileBar is a provider of mosaic, tile, and other specialty interior
Food Pro AUA Buys Western Smokehouse
AUA Private Equity has acquired Western Smokehouse Partners from Monogram Capital Partners and Charis Consumer Partners. Western Smokehouse is a contract manufacturer (co-packing, private label,
See a Need, Fill a Need: Sverica Invests in Robot Welders
Sverica Capital Management has closed an investment in Hirebotics, a provider of short or long-term robot rental services and cloud-connected operating technology support. Hirebotics has
Heartwood’s Newest Platform Destined to Grow
Heartwood Partners has acquired NativeSeed Group, a provider of seeds and erosion control products. NativeSeed’s products are used in land reclamation and conservation, and in
Wind Point Builds Pool Chemicals Platform
Hasa, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired Orenda Technologies, a manufacturer and supplier of specialty pool chemicals. Hasa is a producer and
Club of Three Closes Buy of Atlas Air Worldwide
Publicly traded Atlas Air Worldwide has been acquired by an investor group led by Apollo, J.F. Lehman & Company, and Hill City Capital in an
Rotunda Buys Specialty Tape Maker
Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired Bron Tapes, a distributor and converter of specialty tapes and adhesives. Denver-headquartered Bron Tapes is a producer, converter, and distributor
Summit Park Sells Robot Aftermarket Support Provider to Diploma
Summit Park has sold its portfolio company, Tennessee Industrial Electronics, a provider of refurbished parts and repair services, to Diploma, PLC for approximately $93 million.
New Heritage Exits Rhythmlink
New Heritage Capital has sold medical device manufacturer Rhythmlink International to Graham Partners. Rhythmlink is a designer and manufacturer of single-use neurodiagnostic electrodes that are
Court Square Invests in Five Star
Court Square Capital Partners has made an investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions, a developer and operator of large-format family entertainment centers. Five Star
OceanSound’s RMA Adds Again
RMA Companies has acquired A.J. Edmond Company, a provider of inspection, sampling, and analytical services. A.J. Edmond provides inspection, sampling, and laboratory testing for producers
NMC Closes Buy of PerkinElmer Units
Publicly traded PerkinElmer has closed the sale of its applied, food and enterprise services businesses (AFES) to New Mountain Capital. Back in August 2022, the
Arcline’s Signia Adds Lifesaving Systems
Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Lifesaving Systems, a supplier of helicopter and maritime rescue and survival equipment. Lifesaving Systems’
New State Closes First Add-on for Patuxent Platform
Patuxent Roofing & Contracting, a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, has acquired L.D. Tebben Company, a commercial re-roofing contractor serving markets in Texas
Edgewater Builds Armor Platform
Iten Defense, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Transparent Armor Solutions. Iten Defense specializes in the manufacturing of composite
Salt Creek Gets a Grip, Acquires Versa
Salt Creek Capital has acquired Power Gripps USA (DBA Versa Gripps USA), a branded manufacturer of weightlifting accessories. Versa Grips are used by professional athletes,
CI Capital Sells PRA to EagleTree
CI Capital Partners has sold PRA, a business event management company, to EagleTree Capital. Chicago-headquartered PRA provides end-to-end event planning, creative, and production services to
OceanSound Continues Test and Inspection Build
RMA Companies, a platform company of OceanSound Partners, has acquired PRI Group. PRI’s independent third-party testing, evaluation, and technical services are provided to several infrastructure
Diversey to be Acquired by Platinum’s Solenis
Solenis, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, has agreed to acquire publicly traded and Bain Capital-owned Diversey Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at an
Sole Source Goes Pescatarian
Sole Source Capital has acquired Lee Fish USA, an importer and distributor of fresh and frozen seafood. Lee Fish sources more than 220 branded seafood