MidAtlantic Engineering Partners Acquires ECM Engineers, Inc.

Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires ECM Industries

December 23, 2019

Manufacturing

Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired ECM Industries, a New Berlin, Wisconsin-based manufacturer and supplier of branded electrical products (including Gardner Bender, King Innovation and Bergen) from Genstar Capital. Terms were not disclosed; Sentinel said it will partner with ECM management to build an electrical-products platform and pursue multiyear growth across core markets and adjacencies.

nVent Electric plc Acquires ECM Industries from Sentinel Capital Partners for $1.1B

May 18, 2023

Manufacturing

nVent Electric plc agreed to acquire ECM Investors, LLC (parent of ECM Industries) from Sentinel Capital Partners for $1.1 billion, subject to customary adjustments. ECM, a New Berlin, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of electrical connectors, tools, test instruments and cable management with ~1,400 employees, will operate within nVent's Electrical and Fastening Solutions segment to expand nVent's product offering and address high-growth verticals.

Cascade Services Acquires East Coast Mechanical (ECM)

October 23, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Cascade Services has acquired East Coast Mechanical (ECM) — a South Florida residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical and home warranty provider — from Air Pros Solutions, LLC. The add-on expands Cascade's Florida footprint (its 10th Florida acquisition and 13th overall) and will allow ECM to operate under its brand while leveraging Cascade's resources and platform.

Engle Martin Acquires EIMC

April 21, 2023

Insurance

Engle Martin & Associates (part of BW Forsyth Partners' Cor Partners family) has acquired EIMC, a global provider of ocean marine risk management, claims investigation and subrogation services headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. The deal expands Engle Martin's ocean marine capabilities and global footprint while EIMC retains its leadership team and gains access to Engle Martin's back-office infrastructure and technology.

Werner Enterprises Acquires 80% Stake in ECM Transport Group

July 1, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Werner Enterprises acquired an 80% equity stake in ECM Transport Group for $142.4 million, with an exclusive option to purchase the remaining 20% after five years. The deal adds nearly 500 trucks, 2,000 trailers and over 500 drivers to Werner's network, increasing its short-haul/regional truckload capabilities and expanding its presence in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio and Northeast regions.

MarineMax Acquires Midcoast Construction Enterprises (Midcoast Marine Group)

December 5, 2022

Construction

MarineMax, Inc. acquired Midcoast Construction Enterprises, LLC (Midcoast Marine Group), a Central Florida–based full-service marine construction company, adding marina development capabilities, specialized equipment, and waterfront real estate in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Midcoast founder and CEO Jack Fulford will continue to run the business as part of MarineMax's expanding marina and services platform.