GI Partners has acquired a majority equity interest in American Residential Services. Existing investor Charlesbank Capital Partners and management are also making significant new investments in the business. American Residential Services (ARS), is among the
Tekscan, a manufacturer of flexible, ultra-thin sensors and systems, has been acquired by Artemis Capital Partners. Tekscan manufactures thin-film tactile force sensors and pressure measurement systems. The company’s products are used as both stand-alone and
Atar Capital has acquired WinCup, a manufacturer of disposable foodservice supplies, from BlackRock. WinCup’s products include dine-in and to-go cups, bowls, containers, lids, straws, and stirrers. The company sells its products across all foodservice channels
RTIC Outdoors, an online seller of coolers, has been acquired by Wind Point Partners. RTIC uses an eCommerce-based direct-to-consumer model to sell its coolers, tumblers, bottles, travel bags, and other products to outdoor enthusiasts. The
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired Tropical Smoothie Café from BIP Capital in partnership with the company’s management team. Tropical Smoothie Café (TSC) is a franchisor of fast-casual cafes that serve smoothies, wraps, sandwiches,
Dominus Capital has acquired Lockmasters in partnership with the founding Miller family. Lockmasters is a manufacturer and distributor of combination locks, tools, hardware, and educational services to government and security professionals, including automotive locksmiths, general
Private label and contract food manufacturer Cheeze Kurls has been acquired by Kilroy Partners. Cheeze Kurls’ products include extruded, fried, and baked products as well as popcorn and party mixes which are sold to retail,
AUA Private Equity has acquired the Rhode Island Textile Company, dba Westminster Pet Products, a developer and marketer of pet treats, chews, and supplies. Westminster’s private label and branded products, sold under the RUFFIN’ IT
Argonaut Private Equity has acquired the cementing services business of BJ Services which filed for bankruptcy in July 2020 after failing to reach an agreement with its lenders. Tomball, Texas-based BJ Services is a provider
Graycliff Partners has acquired its first fund four platform with the buy of Gerard Daniel Worldwide. Gerard Daniel is a manufacturer and distributor of more than 5,000 SKUs of wire mesh and other wire products
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire Epicor Software from KKR in a transaction valued at $4.7 billion. KKR purchased Epicor in July 2016 from Apax Partners at an enterprise value of $3.3
Trive Capital has formed NuBridge Commercial Lending to make first-lien, short-term bridge loans for commercial and multifamily properties across the United States. NuBridge will target loans that are between $1 million and $10 million with
Rapidly following its buy of Divisions Maintenance Group earlier this month, Roark Capital has now made an investment in US Sports Camps. According to Roark, US Sports Camps (USSC) is the nation’s leading youth sports
Spire Capital has made an investment in Advocate Networks, a provider of technology business management (TBM) and technology expense management (TEM) services. Advocate provides TBM and TEM services to more than 600 enterprise customers –
Gen Cap America has acquired Eastern Business Forms in partnership with the company’s management team. Eastern Business Forms (EBF) is a specialty manufacturer of 903 filter paper, 903 diagnostic devices and procedure packs. EBF’s products
Align Capital Partners (ACP) has acquired Electronic Transaction Consultants (ETC) from Atlantia SpA. ETC is a provider of software and services used in electronic tolling technology, congestion management, and back-office support. Customers of the company
Nautic Partners has formed Helton Education Services (HES), a provider of outsourced maintenance services to the education sector, in partnership with industry executives Charlie Spencer and Buddy Helton. Nautic has previously invested with these two
Midwest Composite Technologies, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services. CORE has been actively assembling a 3D prototyping and low-volume production services platform since its buy of Midwest
Roark Capital has made an investment in Divisions Maintenance Group, a technology and data-based provider of facilities maintenance services. Divisions Maintenance Group (DMG) services retail chains, pharmacies, grocery stores, warehouses, distribution centers, and REITs across
Camano Capital and Tonka Bay Equity Partners have partnered up to invest in E-Cloth, a maker of microfiber cleaning products. E-Cloth produces a line of environmentally conscious microfiber cleaning products – designed to clean using
