Forkardt Hardinge (Centre Lane-backed) Acquires ATS Systems

Centre Lane Partners Acquires Hardinge's Machine and Workholding Businesses; Creates Kellenberger and Forkardt Hardinge

September 19, 2024

Manufacturing

Affiliates of private equity firm Centre Lane Partners acquired substantially all of Hardinge Inc.'s global machine and workholding businesses through transactions under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The machine operations will operate as Kellenberger (led by Greg Knight) and the workholding operations as Forkardt Hardinge (led by Ryan Ervin), each positioned for independent growth with renewed capital and operational flexibility.

ATS Automation, Inc. Acquires Advanced Automation Systems, Inc.

November 1, 2022

Engineering Services

ATS Automation, Inc. has acquired Advanced Automation Systems, Inc., a Tampa-based building automation and facility engineering provider. The business will be integrated into ATS Waypoint to expand ATS's capabilities and presence in the U.S. Southeast and to better support national account clients.

ATS Scientific Acquires Folio Instruments

November 8, 2022

Industrial Services

ATS Scientific Inc., backed by Sage Capital Partners, has acquired Folio Instruments Inc., a Kitchener-based distributor and service provider of laboratory and analytical instrumentation. The deal expands ATS's geographic footprint across Canada and strengthens its presence in petroleum, energy, environmental and heavy industrial end markets while Folio will continue operating from its Kitchener facility under its existing name.

Fleet Team Acquires Forklift Training Systems

March 28, 2024

Industrial Services

Fleet Team, a fleet management and consulting firm based in Ohio, has acquired Forklift Training Systems of Newark, Ohio. The March 28, 2024 deal expands Fleet Team's offerings to include operator/trainer OSHA-compliant training and safety products, enhancing its safety and training capabilities for material-handling clients.

Harvey Performance Company Acquires ATA

July 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Harvey Performance Company, backed by Berkshire Partners, has acquired Ireland-based precision engineering firm ATA, integrating ATA's Karnasch, SGSPRO, ATA Tools, Van Hoorn Carbide, ITC, and Garryson brands into its global portfolio. The deal expands Harvey Performance's international footprint and product offering across aerospace, power generation, electronics and other industrial end markets; ATA's existing investors Development Capital and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will exit.

Hy-Tek Holdings Acquires Advanced Handling Systems

December 21, 2021

Industrial Services

Hy-Tek Holdings, a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, has acquired Advanced Handling Systems (AHS), a material handling automation integrator based in Erlanger, Kentucky. AHS operates two U.S. facilities, employs about 90 people, and focuses on robotic solutions and full-service systems integration to serve end markets such as e-commerce, third-party logistics, and parcel.