Center Rock Capital Partners Acquires John Lawrie Tubulars from Rubicon Partners

ArcelorMittal Acquires John Lawrie Metals Ltd

February 28, 2022

Industrial Services

ArcelorMittal acquired Scottish scrap metal recycler John Lawrie Metals Ltd from Rubicon Partners, completing the deal on 28 February 2022. The acquisition secures access to high-quality ferrous scrap (notably from North Sea oil & gas decommissioning) to support ArcelorMittal's strategy to increase scrap use and lower CO2 emissions across its steelmaking operations.

Argonaut Private Equity Acquires Center Rock Inc.

May 9, 2023

Manufacturing

Argonaut Private Equity, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based private equity firm, has acquired Center Rock Inc., a Berlin, Pennsylvania manufacturer of down-the-hole rock drilling tools, bits and related drilling rigs and services. Argonaut plans to keep Center Rock's management in place and support international expansion and product-line growth across construction, mining, utility and energy end markets.

Center Rock Invests in Diamond C Trailers (Roadclipper Enterprises, LLC)

March 26, 2025

Manufacturing

Center Rock Capital Partners has made an equity investment in Roadclipper Enterprises, LLC (doing business as Diamond C Trailers), partnering with the Crabb family to support the company’s next phase of growth. Diamond C, a Mount Pleasant, Texas-based manufacturer of premium open-air trailers operating four manufacturing facilities, will use the partnership to expand product offerings, improve operations, and grow its market presence.

Lincoln Property Company Acquires RiverRock Real Estate Group

July 10, 2023

Real Estate

Lincoln Property Company acquired RiverRock Real Estate Group, an Irvine-based property and asset management firm, adding more than 50 million square feet to its management portfolio. The deal expands Lincoln's third-party property management capabilities—particularly on the West Coast—and brings RiverRock founding partner John Combs into Lincoln's leadership team.

Turning Rock Partners Invests $20M in United Infrastructure Holdings and Carolina Marine Structures

June 15, 2022

Infrastructure

Turning Rock Partners completed a $20 million structured capital investment to refinance United Infrastructure Holdings (UIH) and its marine services platform, Carolina Marine Structures (CMS). The financing supports CMS's growth, regional expansion and enables UIH to pursue an aggressive acquisition program.

Rubicon Partners Acquires Centriforce

October 1, 2024

Building Products

Rubicon Partners has acquired Plastic Recycling Limited (trading as Centriforce) from its exiting shareholders. The London-based private equity firm will partner with Centriforce management — with Jonathan Pearce promoted to CEO and joining as a shareholder — to drive the company's international growth and scale its recycled-plastic damage prevention product lines.