Ben Bridge Jeweler Acquires Olympic Manufacturing

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Olympic Wealth Management

June 13, 2025

Financial Services

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based wealth management firm, has acquired Bothell, Washington-based Olympic Wealth Management, adding $204 million of assets and a fifth Washington office. The merger, finalized June 13, 2025, brings Olympic’s advisors into Merit’s team to expand the firm’s Pacific Northwest presence and specialized service to Seattle–Tacoma aerospace clients.

Olympic Steel Acquires Shaw Stainless & Alloy

October 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Olympic Steel Inc. has acquired the assets of Shaw Stainless & Alloy in an all-cash, immediately accretive transaction; terms were not disclosed. The acquisition brings Shaw's stainless steel distribution, fabrication, architectural and barrier defense businesses into Olympic Steel's specialty metals segment while retaining Shaw's management and operations in Georgia.

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.

Champions Group Holdings Acquires Bee's Plumbing of Seattle

June 18, 2025

Plumbing

Champions Group Holdings, an Irvine-based home services platform, has acquired Bee's Plumbing (Bee’s Plumbing and Heating), a Seattle-based residential and commercial plumbing services provider founded in 2017 by Melissa and Ben Bandel. The acquisition expands Champions Group's footprint in the Seattle metro area and strengthens its local plumbing service offering while Bee's Plumbing will retain its brand and leadership following the transaction.

Olympic Steel Acquires Metal Works

November 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Olympic Steel, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS) has acquired Metal Works, a manufacturer of metal canopy components, roll-formed products and solar racking, in an all-cash transaction. Metal Works will continue to operate from its two Oakwood, Georgia facilities and will be reported within Olympic Steel's Carbon Flat Rolled business segment as the acquisition expands Olympic Steel's manufactured metal product capabilities and footprint.

Bridge Lake Partners Acquires Siege Sports

July 14, 2020

Manufacturing

Bridge Lake Partners, a New York City-based private investment firm, completed the acquisition of Siege Sports, a custom athletic uniform and apparel supplier, on July 14, 2020 for an undisclosed amount. Bridge Lake said it will bring Siege Sports onto the Teamatical platform to drive value creation and expand its apparel manufacturing and distribution capabilities.