Forensic Engineering Services, a portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, has acquired Scientific Analysis. Scientific Analysis (SAI) is a provider of forensic engineering services used in accident reconstruction. The company provides a range of investigation,
Alco Manufacturing, a portfolio company of MiddleGround Capital since July 2018, has acquired Manth-Brownell. Manth-Brownell is a manufacturer of machined components used in the electrical connector, fluid power, industrial, appliance, safety, and aerospace end markets.
Kendell Doors & Hardware, a portfolio company of Keystone Capital, has acquired Newport Distribution, a Chicago-based supplier of doors and door hardware. The buy of Newport expands Kendell’s reach into the Chicago market and complements
Noble Foods Nutrition, a contract manufacturer of nutrition and energy bars and a portfolio company of Novacap, has acquired the co-packing activities of Betty Lou’s, an energy bar manufacturer. Betty Lou’s, under its own brand
ERI Solutions, a portfolio company of Spire Capital since November 2018, has acquired DBI Group. DBI is a provider of non-destructive testing, mechanical integrity inspections, pipeline integrity inspections, and heat treating services. The company, led
EyeSouth Partners, a portfolio company of Shore Capital Partners, has acquired Retina Associates of Middle Georgia (RAMG). RAMG provides ophthalmology services for the treatment of diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. The practice is
TruFood Manufacturing, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity since June 2019, has acquired Simply Natural Foods. Simply Natural is a co-manufacturer of confection products including sugarfree, organic, and kosher functional bars (products that include
PolyVision, a portfolio company of Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP), has acquired Marsh Industries, a manufacturer of visual display boards. IOP acquired PolyVision in February 2020 from publicly traded Steelcase. Marsh Industries is a maker of
Clean Streak Ventures, a platform company of MKH Capital Partners, has added Bay Breeze Car Wash and Lube to its portfolio of express car wash locations. Bay Breeze Car Wash operates seven sites located in
Harrington Industrial Plastics, a portfolio company of Nautic Capital Partners since March 2020, has acquired Aetna Plastics. Aetna fabricates and distributes industrial plastic materials in sheet, plate, rod, tubular bar, and strip formats and supplies
Continental Batteries, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, has acquired Battery Joe and Battery Solutions. Continental’s aftermarket batteries are distributed to the automotive, commercial, golf, marine and industrial markets. The company provides on-premise delivery
Giraffe Foods, a portfolio company of Graham Partners since December 2018, has acquired Lounsbury Foods. Toronto-based Lounsbury is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of horseradish (prepared, extra hot, mild sauce, and beet “red” horseradish), seafood
The Stephens Group is continuing the build of Catalyst Acoustics Group with the buy of Fräsch, the company’s fifth add-on acquisition. Fräsch is maker of polyester wall panels, ceiling treatments, baffles, dividers, partitions, and acoustic
Groundworks, a portfolio company of Cortec Group, has acquired Foundation Systems of Michigan. This is the second add-on acquisition completed by Groundworks since Cortec acquired the company through its seventh fund in January 2020. Foundation
GB Auto Service, a portfolio company of Greenbriar Equity Group, has acquired sister companies, Sun Devil Auto and Sun Auto Service (together Sun Devil Auto). Sun Devil Auto was founded by Joel Higginbotham in 1978
Sonoma Brands has acquired Chef’s Cut Real Jerky. This buy follows Sonoma’s May acquisition of jerky maker KRAVE Pure Foods from Amplify Snack Brands, a business unit of The Hershey Company. Chef’s Cut’s product line
Fresh Direct Produce, a distributor of fresh, ethnic, tropical, organic, and specialty produce and a portfolio company of HKW, has acquired Mike and Mike’s Organics. Mike and Mike’s is a non-grower distributor of organic fruits
Watco Companies, a portfolio company of Oaktree Capital, has agreed to acquire the short line rail assets and related equipment of six North American manufacturing sites from Dow Chemical. Watco is a provider of transportation
Foam Fabricators, a portfolio company of Compass Diversified (CODI) since January 2018, has acquired Polyfoam. Polyfoam is a manufacturer of protective and temperature-sensitive packaging used in the medical, pharmaceutical, grocery and food industries. The company
KIK Custom Products, a portfolio company of Centerbridge Partners, has agreed to sell its KIK Personal Care (KPC) business to Voyant Beauty, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners. Centerbridge acquired KIK in August 2015
