Investcorp Acquires Kanawha Scales & Systems
November 13, 2025
Investcorp has acquired Kanawha Scales & Systems (KSS) from American Equipment Holdings, a portfolio company of Rotunda Capital Partners. Headquartered in Poca, West Virginia, KSS provides calibration, maintenance, repair and automated weighing solutions across multiple industrial end markets; Investcorp said the investment will support growth (including strategic M&A) and implement an Employee Ownership Plan for KSS employees.
- Buyers
- Investcorp
- Targets
- Kanawha Scales & Systems
- Sellers
- American Equipment Holdings, Rotunda Capital Partners
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- West Virginia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
Explore More
Related Acquisitions
-
Michelli Weighing & Measurement Acquires American Scale
November 13, 2024
Industrial Services
Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a portfolio company of Summit Park, has acquired and recapitalized American Scale, LLC, a Louisville, Kentucky-based provider of industrial weighing services, calibration and scale equipment sales/rentals. The deal expands Michelli's geographic footprint into Kentucky and Indiana and strengthens its nationwide service and calibration capabilities.
-
American Equipment Holdings Acquires Systems Specialties Incorporated
October 11, 2022
Industrial Services
American Equipment Holdings, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Systems Specialties Incorporated, a Six Mile, South Carolina-based provider of engineered overhead crane systems and MRO field services. The deal is the 13th add-on to the American Equipment platform and expands its national footprint across the Eastern United States.
-
Investcorp Acquires Majority Stake in KSM Consulting
February 22, 2021
Data & Analytics
Investcorp has acquired a majority ownership position in Indianapolis-based KSM Consulting from Renovus Capital Partners, with Renovus retaining a minority stake. The partnership is intended to support KSM Consulting's continued organic growth, geographic expansion across the United States, capability expansion into adjacent services, and pursuit of strategic add-on acquisitions.
-
HKW Acquires Handling Systems and Conveyors, Inc.
February 19, 2026
Industrial Services
Middle-market private equity firm HKW has acquired Handling Systems and Conveyors, Inc. (HSC), a vertically integrated designer, manufacturer, installer and service provider of cranes, hoists, conveyors and tooling solutions. HKW said it will support HSC’s growth by expanding service penetration, investing in new geographic locations and pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.
-
ScaleCo Management Invests in PSP Metrics, Inc.
April 24, 2023
Staffing & HR
ScaleCo Management has made a growth investment in Pittsburgh-based employee assessment and talent development firm PSP Metrics, Inc., marking ScaleCo's 20th platform investment. PSP founders Dr. Gary Williamson and Dr. Steve Guinn remain involved as investors/advisors, while Donald L. Bedney III joins as President to support the company's planned organic growth and add-on strategy in human capital management.
-
ScaleCo Management LLC Acquires Safety Controls Technology
February 28, 2023
Environmental Services
ScaleCo Management LLC has made a platform investment in Safety Controls Technology (SCT), a Middleburg Heights, Ohio–based provider of occupational safety and health services. SCT founders remain involved (Joe Ventura continues as CEO), ScaleCo is adding its partner Donnie Bedney as SCT President, and the deal represents ScaleCo’s 23rd platform investment from Fund IV to support growth and scale operations.
Track M&A activity that matters to you
Get real-time deal alerts, build buyer lists with AI, and access our full acquisition database. Start your free trial today.