The Eastwood Company Acquires Yost Vises

Kian Capital Majority Recapitalizes The Eastwood Company

May 7, 2019

E-Commerce

Kian Capital completed a majority recapitalization of The Eastwood Company, partnering with management to provide institutional capital and support growth initiatives. Eastwood, an e-commerce provider of branded automotive restoration tools and supplies serving DIY enthusiasts and professionals, will leverage Kian's resources to accelerate product development, e-commerce expansion and overall growth.

The Eastern Company Acquires Velvac Holdings, Inc. from Prospect Partners

April 4, 2017

Manufacturing

The Eastern Company has acquired Velvac Holdings, Inc., a portfolio company of Prospect Partners, for $39.5 million plus an earnout tied to Road-iQ growth. Velvac — a designer and manufacturer of camera-enabled vision systems for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and motorhomes — will operate as an independent subsidiary with its existing CEO continuing to lead the business.

KODA Enterprises Group Acquires V-TEK, Inc.

April 3, 2017

Manufacturing

KODA Enterprises Group, a Waltham-based middle market private investment firm, has acquired V-TEK, Inc., a Mankato, Minnesota manufacturer of precision packaging, inspection, and bond-testing equipment (including subsidiaries Royce Instruments and V-TEK Mexico). V-TEK will continue to operate under existing management across its U.S. and Mexico locations, and KODA plans to support the company’s organic product development and pursue strategic acquisitions to drive growth.

Eastwood Homes Acquires Napolitano Homes

March 31, 2025

Construction

Charlotte-based Eastwood Homes has acquired Napolitano Homes, a family-owned homebuilder based in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The deal expands Eastwood's presence into Hampton Roads and adds Napolitano's local operations and experience to Eastwood's Southeast homebuilding platform.

Vision Innovation Partners Acquires Eyes of York

January 4, 2021

Healthcare Services

Vision Innovation Partners, a Mid-Atlantic ophthalmic platform backed by Centre Partners, has acquired Eyes of York, an ophthalmology practice and affiliated ambulatory surgery center in York, Pennsylvania. The transaction expands Vision Innovation Partners' footprint in southern Pennsylvania and adds clinical and surgical capacity to its growing network of practices and surgery centers.

Rawlings Sporting Goods Acquires Easton Diamond Sports

October 20, 2020

Consumer Products

Rawlings Sporting Goods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Easton Diamond Sports, combining two leading baseball and softball equipment brands to deepen product innovation and expand the combined company's multi-brand portfolio. Existing shareholders of Peak Achievement Athletics Inc., the parent of Easton, will remain minority owners in the combined organization.