Radial Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Clark‑Reliance Corporation

Clark-Reliance Acquires John C. Ernst & Co., Inc.

July 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Clark-Reliance, a Strongsville, Ohio-based manufacturer of level instrumentation and process observation equipment, has acquired John C. Ernst & Co., Inc., a Sparta, New Jersey-based maker and distributor of sight flow indicators, liquid level gauges and flow meter products. The acquisition expands Clark-Reliance's portfolio and capabilities in engineered measurement and process observation equipment; the Wolfe brothers, owners of John C. Ernst, were represented by Wiley Brothers – Aintree Capital in the sale.

Radial Equity Partners Invests in Lewisburg Printing Company

April 13, 2021

Packaging

Radial Equity Partners has announced a new partnership with Lewisburg Printing Company (LPC), a manufacturer of high-graphic printed materials and packaging founded in 1898. Radial will provide resources to support LPC's organic growth and buy-and-build strategy; terms were not disclosed.

Radial Equity Partners Invests in Plasticade

October 8, 2024

Manufacturing

Radial Equity Partners announced an investment in Plasticade, a Des Plaines, Illinois-based manufacturer of traffic safety, signage and HVAC louver products. The move coincides with long-time chairman and shareholder Geoff Glass’s retirement and is intended to support Plasticade’s growth and product innovation under CEO David Foy.

Radial Equity Partners Acquires Cortina and Merges It with Portfolio Company Plasticade

January 8, 2026

Manufacturing

Radial Equity Partners has acquired Cortina, a Franklin Park, Illinois-based manufacturer of traffic and work zone safety products, and will merge it with Radial’s 2024 portfolio company Plasticade. The Giannelli family will retain an ownership stake and Matt Soule has been named interim CEO of the combined business to accelerate growth and expand product and manufacturing capabilities.

Protect Environmental Acquires Reliant Radon Solutions

October 11, 2022

Environmental Services

Louisville-based Protect Environmental has acquired Reliant Radon Solutions, expanding its radon testing, mitigation, and monitoring capacity across Colorado and the western United States. The transaction brings Reliant's local expertise into Protect Environmental's national platform and positions the company to better serve Denver-area and statewide customers.

Radial Equity Partners Acquires Premier Dental Products Company

February 6, 2025

Medical Devices

Radial Equity Partners has partnered with Premier Dental Products Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned developer and manufacturer of dental consumables based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Perry Lowe will become CEO as part of the transaction, which aims to accelerate Premier's product innovation and commercial expansion; terms were not disclosed.