West Edge Partners Launches Citadel Access Solutions with Three Access-Solutions Acquisitions

Aurora Capital Partners Acquires Westcoast Gate from Kian Capital Partners

November 16, 2021

Industrial Services

Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Westcoast Gate, a provider of automated gate and perimeter security solutions headquartered in Inglewood, California, from Kian Capital Partners. Terms were not disclosed; Kian grew Westcoast Gate significantly since 2017 (from ~6 to nearly 100 employees) and the company provides installation, maintenance, repair and commercial security solutions across Southern California.

Guardian Access Solutions Acquires VP Access Gate Systems

April 13, 2023

Industrial Services

Guardian Access Solutions, a portfolio company of Brixey & Meyer Capital, has acquired VP Access Gate Systems from Val and Paula Moliere. The add-on expands Guardian’s presence in the greater Atlanta market and adds custom automated gate system capabilities; Val Moliere will join Guardian to oversee the Georgia custom automated gate division.

MTL Holdings Acquires Citadel Architectural Products

September 19, 2022

Building Products

MTL Holdings has acquired Citadel Architectural Products, adding Citadel’s composite panels and tested wall systems to MTL’s portfolio of building-envelope brands. The deal brings Citadel’s Indiana-based, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing capability and independent rep network into MTL’s family alongside Metal‑Era and Hickman Edge Systems to expand product offerings and single-source envelope solutions.

Kian Capital-backed Westcoast Gate & Entry Systems Acquires Automated Gate Services, Inc.

September 15, 2020

Industrial Services

Kian Capital’s platform Westcoast Gate & Entry Systems has acquired Automated Gate Services, Inc., a 40+-year perimeter security and automatic gate installation/servicing business headquartered in Corona, California. The founders, Steve and Carrie Johnson, will remain involved; financial terms were not disclosed. Plethora Businesses served as exclusive sell-side advisor to the selling shareholders.

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners Acquire Groupe Access

May 12, 2022

IT Services

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners have acquired a majority stake in Groupe Access, a Montreal-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider, in partnership with the company's management team. The PE investors plan to support Groupe Access' growth and M&A strategy to expand its service offerings and national reach across Canada.

CenterOak Partners Completes Majority Recapitalization of Guardian Access Solutions

September 13, 2023

Industrial Services

Dallas-based private equity firm CenterOak Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Guardian Access Solutions, a Nashville-headquartered provider of design, installation, maintenance, and repair services for exterior access control systems across the Southeastern U.S. The transaction transfers majority ownership from Brixey & Meyer Capital to CenterOak, with Guardian's management team remaining in place and plans to pursue accelerated organic growth and add-on acquisitions to expand the company's service footprint.