Twin Star Home Acquires Walker Edison

Z Capital-Backed Twin Star Home Acquires Classic Accessories from CID Capital

June 21, 2021

Consumer Products

Twin Star Home, a Z Capital Partners-backed omnichannel home furnishings platform, has acquired Classic Accessories, a Seattle-based maker of protective outdoor covers, cushions and outdoor living accessories. The deal, sold by Indianapolis-based PE firm CID Capital, strengthens Twin Star's outdoor living assortment and e-commerce capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Twin Star Home (ZCG-backed) Acquires Grand Basket

January 3, 2024

Consumer Products

Twin Star Home, a portfolio company of Z Capital Group (ZCG), has acquired Grand Basket, a Denver-based maker of outdoor patio furniture and accessories. The deal (terms undisclosed) expands Twin Star's omnichannel outdoor product offerings and strengthens its private-label and retail partnerships across North America.

USTC Corp Acquires Walker and Associates

July 22, 2021

Telecommunications

USTC Corp, a Carlyle-backed value-added distributor of telecommunications materials, has acquired Walker and Associates Inc. from the founding Walker family. The add-on expands USTC's U.S. footprint and customer base—bringing additional locations, supplier relationships and telecom distribution and supply-chain capabilities to support broadband, 5G and enterprise network deployments.

Industrial Magnetics Acquires Walker Magnetics

February 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. has acquired Walker Magnetics. The deal expands Industrial Magnetics' permanent, electromagnetic and electro-permanent magnetic product portfolio and strengthens its presence in the workholding, lifting and material‑handling markets while preserving the Walker Magnetics brand and legacy.

Trivest Partners Acquires Stake in Star Shuttle

May 30, 2024

Transportation

Trivest Partners has partnered with and acquired a stake in Star Shuttle, a San Antonio-based motorcoach and bus operator founded and run by the Walker family. Trivest will provide capital and operational resources to help Star Shuttle accelerate growth and scale its passenger transportation services across Texas while the Walker family remains in leadership roles.

Feit Electric Acquires Cree Lighting's North American Residential Portfolio

October 22, 2025

Consumer Products

Feit Electric has quietly acquired the Cree Lighting residential lamp portfolio (branded as "Cree Lighting Home") under a confidential agreement, taking ownership of the Cree name and trademarks for the North American residential market. The carve-out appears to have been completed without a formal public announcement; the residential business had previously been associated with private equity owner ADLT and the broader Cree Lighting organization.