PrimeSource Brands (Clearlake-backed) Acquires Fortress Railing Products

PrimeSource Brands (Clearlake-backed) Acquires Keylink

January 21, 2025

Building Products

PrimeSource Brands, a Clearlake-backed specialty building products platform, has acquired Keylink, a New Holland, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of aluminum railing systems. The add-on expands PrimeSource Brands' outdoor living product portfolio by more than 3,000 SKUs; financial terms were not disclosed.

PrimeSource Brands (Clearlake) Acquires CityPost

December 17, 2024

Building Products

PrimeSource Brands, a Clearlake-backed provider of residential building products, has acquired CityPost, a Spokane Valley-based maker of patented cable railing systems for decks, patios and lofts. The add-on expands PrimeSource's outdoor living product portfolio and leverages CityPost's channel presence (direct e-commerce, distributors and big-box retailers); financial terms were not disclosed.

PrimeSource Brands Acquires Advantage Industries

January 15, 2026

Building Products

PrimeSource Brands, a Clearlake-backed national building-products platform, has acquired Advantage Industries, a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based maker of gate and fence hardware (operating under the Safetech Hardware brand). The add-on expands PrimeSource’s outdoor living and safety-focused hardware portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

PrimeSource Building Products Acquires Nationwide Industries (NWI Enterprises)

May 3, 2021

Building Products

PrimeSource Building Products, a Clearlake-backed national distributor of specialty residential building products, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NWI Enterprises (doing business as Nationwide Industries) from affiliates of Harbour Group. The add-on expands PrimeSource’s branded product catalogue into fence & gate hardware, railing systems and perimeter security and aims to accelerate growth through enhanced channel reach and catalogue depth.

Clearlake Capital Acquires PrimeSource from Platinum Equity

December 31, 2020

Building Products

Clearlake Capital Group has completed the acquisition of PriSo Holding Corporation (PrimeSource) from Platinum Equity. PrimeSource is a global distributor of specialty building materials with 34 U.S. distribution centers and over 1,100 employees; Clearlake intends to use the business as a platform for organic growth and add-on acquisitions in the specialty distribution sector.

Outdoor Living Brands Acquires Superior Fence & Rail

December 16, 2021

Building Products

Outdoor Living Brands has acquired Superior Fence & Rail, adding the leading national fencing franchise to its portfolio of outdoor living and home services brands. The deal, completed after Outdoor Living Brands joined LYNX Franchising (a MidOcean Partners portfolio company), expands service offerings for franchisees and customers while accelerating Superior Fence & Rail's national growth.