Lincolnshire Management Invests in Schumacher Electric Corporation

Ripple Industries Acquires Schumacher Electric Corporation from Lincolnshire Management

April 20, 2022

Manufacturing

Private investment firm Ripple Industries LLC acquired Schumacher Electric Corporation from private equity firm Lincolnshire Management, Inc. The deal (terms not disclosed) transfers ownership of the Fort Worth-based battery charger and EV-charging products manufacturer to Ripple, which said it will work with management to pursue growth opportunities in EV charging, battery maintenance and e-commerce channels.

LDC Invests in Power Saving Solutions

December 18, 2024

Renewable Energy

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has made a significant growth investment in Mansfield-based Power Saving Solutions to support product development, manufacturing expansion and diversification into new end markets. The investment will back the existing management team and fund R&D, manufacturing capacity increases and commercial growth across sectors such as construction, transport and utilities.

Schneider Electric Acquires EV Connect

June 21, 2022

Energy

Schneider Electric has acquired EV Connect, an El Segundo, California-based provider of an open EV charging platform, to accelerate its eMobility strategy and expand its digital energy offerings. EV Connect will operate as a distinct subsidiary led by CEO and founder Jordan Ramer, while Schneider aims to strengthen its presence in EV charging infrastructure and services.

Lincolnshire Management and VSS Capital Partners Recapitalize Barrier Companies

April 28, 2021

Industrial Services

Lincolnshire Management and VSS Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of Barrier Companies, a Lenexa, Kansas-based provider of fire and life safety (FLS) and containment services. Barrier's management (Kirk Kaiser, Jaye Sieland and Michael Haverty) reinvested and retained significant equity while the new capital will support accelerated organic growth and an add-on acquisition strategy.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Cleanhill Partners Acquire Majority Stake in EPC Power Corp.

September 15, 2022

Renewable Energy

The Sustainable Investing business of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Cleanhill Partners have acquired a majority stake in EPC Power Corp. through a comprehensive recapitalization to support the company's expansion of U.S. manufacturing capacity and growth into utility-scale renewable energy storage and related markets. EPC Power, a Poway, California-based designer and manufacturer of American-made smart inverters, employs ~180 people and operates additional engineering/sales offices in Helsinki to serve global customers.

ABB Acquires Controlling Stake in InCharge Energy

January 27, 2022

Energy

ABB has acquired a controlling stake (approximately 60%) in InCharge Energy, an EV commercial charging infrastructure and fleet electrification solutions provider based in California. The transaction expands ABB E-mobility's software, services and turnkey charging capabilities in North America to accelerate fleet electrification and broaden its commercial customer offering; financial terms were not disclosed.