Valesco Acquires Express Home Services (Express Flooring)

Valesco Industries Acquires AAA Distributor, Inc.

June 17, 2021

Building Products

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout and control recapitalization of AAA Distributor, Inc., a Philadelphia-based distributor, wholesaler and retailer of kitchen, bath and flooring products. Brookside Capital Partners and AAA management co-invested (Brookside providing subordinated debt and equity) to support AAA's growth in Philadelphia and expansion into new U.S. markets.

Lynx Equity Acquires Flooring Solutions, Inc.

May 3, 2018

Construction

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Livermore, California–based Flooring Solutions, Inc., the largest commercial non-union flooring contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Flooring Solutions' co-founder Rick Elfman will remain with the business for more than three years to ensure a smooth transition; the deal expands Lynx's existing flooring portfolio alongside its Portland Floor Solutions and G&W Commercial Interiors holdings.

Marquis Industries (Live Ventures) Acquires Harris Flooring Group Brands from Q.E.P.

September 20, 2023

Building Products

Marquis Industries, a subsidiary of Live Ventures Incorporated, acquired the Harris Flooring Group brands (Harris, Kraus, Naturally Aged Flooring and Heritage Mill Wood Flooring) from Q.E.P. Co., Inc. on September 20, 2023 for approximately $10 million. The deal includes inventory and the book of business, and Marquis intends to retain substantially all Harris Flooring Group employees and sales representatives, effectively doubling Marquis' salesforce and expanding its flooring manufacturing portfolio.

CapitalWorks Acquires Essco from Cardinal Equity Partners

June 20, 2019

Consumer Products

CapitalWorks, through its Fund IV vehicle, acquired Essco, a leading U.S. value-added distributor of floorcare products, from Cardinal Equity Partners. Terms were not disclosed; CapitalWorks said it will accelerate Essco's growth by enhancing product offerings and e-commerce capabilities (Dan Sustar to join the advisory board) with senior financing provided by First Commonwealth Bank.

Live Ventures Acquires Flooring Liquidators for $84 million

January 19, 2023

Building Products

Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) acquired Flooring Liquidators, Inc. and related subsidiaries for approximately $84 million in a transaction financed with cash, debt (including a $5 million note from Isaac Capital Group) and stock. The Modesto, California-based retailer and installer—operating 20 warehouse-format stores and retaining all ~625 employees—will remain managed by its existing team as Live Ventures expects the deal to materially increase revenues.

Valesco Industries and Brookside Capital Partners Complete Majority Recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing

July 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries completed a majority recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing, a Clinton Township, Michigan manufacturer of interior commercial and architectural wood doors. Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment alongside the selling shareholders, with Comerica Bank as senior lender; the transaction will support growth, new machinery investments and geographic expansion.