Clarience Technologies Acquires Safe Fleet from Oak Hill Capital

Clarience Technologies Acquires Fleetilla

January 6, 2022

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Clarience Technologies, parent company to Truck-Lite and Road Ready, has acquired Ann Arbor-based telematics provider Fleetilla to strengthen its connectivity and telematics portfolio. The acquisition brings Fleetilla's hardware and software telematics solutions into Clarience's Road Ready ecosystem to accelerate development of next-generation connected solutions for electric and autonomous commercial vehicles.

Safe Fleet Acquires Kerr Industries (and Crown North America)

September 8, 2022

Automotive

Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, has acquired Kerr Industries and its subsidiary Crown North America to expand Safe Fleet's law enforcement upfit capabilities. The deal brings Kerr's multi-location vehicle upfitting and engineering expertise into Safe Fleet's law enforcement product and service portfolio, enabling cross-selling and a larger trained installer/service network across the U.S. and Canada.

Clarience Technologies Acquires ECCO Safety Group (ESG)

January 6, 2021

Manufacturing

Clarience Technologies has acquired ECCO Safety Group (ESG), a global manufacturer of audible warning equipment and emergency lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles. The acquisition expands Clarience's portfolio of vehicle visibility, lighting and telematics solutions and will allow ESG to leverage Clarience's R&D and distribution capabilities to grow its product offerings and customer reach.

Safe Fleet Acquires American Midwest Fleet Solutions

March 4, 2020

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Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, has acquired American Midwest Fleet Solutions (AMFS) to expand its in-field upfitting and installation services for commercial vehicle fleets across the United States and Canada. AMFS founders will remain with the business, and the deal strengthens Safe Fleet’s nationwide installation network and complementary safety, video and tracking capabilities.

Safe Fleet Acquires Labcraft

March 9, 2022

Manufacturing

Safe Fleet, a Missouri-headquartered provider of fleet safety solutions and an Oak Hill Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Labcraft, a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles. The acquisition expands Safe Fleet's product capabilities in premium vehicle lighting and strengthens its position for growth in the European commercial vehicle market; Labcraft will continue to operate as a standalone business.

Powerfleet Acquires Fleet Complete

October 1, 2024

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Powerfleet, Inc. has completed the strategic acquisition of Fleet Complete, a connected-vehicle and fleet-management technology provider. The deal creates a combined company with over $400 million in revenue (including $300M+ of recurring SaaS revenue), expands Powerfleet's footprint in North America and Europe, and enhances its AIoT, data ingestion and video capabilities.