Portland Bolt Acquires Applied Bolting Technology

Portland Bolt Acquires Bennett Bolt Works

May 14, 2025

Manufacturing

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC has acquired Bennett Bolt Works, a Jordan, New York-based manufacturer of bolts and fasteners for highway guardrail systems, bridge construction, and overhead sign structures. The deal expands Portland Bolt's manufacturing capabilities and regional presence while retaining the existing Bennett Bolt Works team and operations under the name Portland Bolt Northeast.

Portland Bolt Acquires Southern Anchor Bolt's South Carolina Manufacturing and Galvanizing Operations

June 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC has acquired the South Carolina manufacturing and hot-dip galvanizing operations of Southern Anchor Bolt Co., expanding Portland Bolt's US manufacturing footprint into the East. The deal adds galvanizing capacity and broadened product offerings while Southern Anchor Bolt's president, Leslie Yanizeski, will continue to manage daily operations to support continuity and customer service.

Taurus Industrial Group Acquires Bolttech Mannings

February 14, 2023

Industrial Services

Taurus Industrial Group, a portfolio company of SCF Partners, has acquired Bolttech Mannings, Inc., a specialist in technical bolting, heat treating, leak sealing, hot tapping and non-destructive testing serving power generation, downstream and industrial markets. The acquisition expands Taurus's technical capabilities and geographic footprint, enabling cross-selling into power, energy and industrial customers.

Vortex Companies Acquires Applied Felts Inc.

January 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Vortex Companies has acquired Applied Felts Inc. (including brands MaxLiner and FerraTex Solutions) to integrate manufacturing and distribution of cured-in-place pipe liners and related products across the Americas. The deal brings Applied Felts’ Americas manufacturing and distribution under Vortex to shorten supply chains, expand local support and streamline R&D, while Applied Felts Ltd. (U.K.) remains with W.E. Rawson for non‑Americas operations.

Colony Hardware Acquires Michigan-Based B&L Bolt and Slip-On Lock Nut

November 9, 2022

Building Products

Colony Hardware Corporation, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired Michigan-based value-added distributor B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, LLC. The add-on expands Colony's direct-to-jobsite distribution footprint in Michigan (Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo), broadens its product offering for contractors and manufacturers, and keeps management involvement with Dave Vander Ploeg retaining a stake.

B&D Industrial Acquires American Gear & Engineering (Including Tech Tool Company)

February 13, 2024

Manufacturing

B&D Industrial, an independent industrial distributor and service provider headquartered in Macon, Georgia, has acquired American Gear & Engineering, Inc., a gear manufacturer based in Westland, Michigan. The acquisition also includes Tech Tool Company, Inc., a complementary gear rack manufacturer, strengthening B&D Industrial's vertical integration and manufacturing capabilities.