Branford Castle Partners Acquires Testek Solutions

Branford Castle Partners Acquires Hoffman Engineering

November 12, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Branford Castle Partners has acquired Hoffman Engineering, a Stamford-based maker of night-vision test equipment, imaging lighting systems and commercial aviation LED specialty lighting, from Trident Maritime Systems. The transaction was financed with senior debt from O2 Sponsor Finance and mezzanine debt and an equity co-investment from Brookside Capital Partners; Hoffman’s management team will remain in place and terms were not disclosed.

Artemis Capital Partners Acquires Tekscan, Inc.

September 9, 2020

Manufacturing

Artemis Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired Tekscan, Inc., a manufacturer of flexible ultra-thin tactile force and pressure sensors. Tekscan will continue to operate as an independent company from its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, and Artemis said it will partner with the company to drive strategic growth and further innovation across Tekscan's medical, dental, test & measurement, and retail end markets.

Certek Acquires GEV Wind Power

May 13, 2025

Renewable Energy

Certek, a sector-focused investment vehicle led by David Harrison and supported by Macquarie Group, has acquired GEV Wind Power from Bridges Fund Management. GEV, headquartered in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, is a global specialist in wind turbine rotor blade repair and O&M and will be supported by Certek and GEV management to expand capacity and pursue supply‑chain consolidation; terms were not disclosed.

Aurora Capital Partners Acquires Spray-Tek, LLC

December 20, 2021

Food & Beverage

Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Spray-Tek, LLC, a North American leader in specialized spray drying and ingredient processing solutions serving food & beverage, personal and home care, and pharmaceutical/nutraceutical markets. Aurora will partner with Spray-Tek's management to resource growth initiatives, expand drying capacity and capabilities, and accelerate both organic and inorganic growth.

Lockstep Technology Group Acquires BridgeTek Solutions

November 11, 2021

Education

Lockstep Technology Group, a Renovus Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired BridgeTek Solutions, a Piedmont, South Carolina-based provider of education IT solutions. The deal expands Lockstep's education-focused service offerings — including cybersecurity, managed services, devices, VR and cloud solutions — and accelerates its geographic reach across the Southeast.

Temasek Acquires Element Materials Technology from Bridgepoint

January 25, 2022

Industrial Services

Temasek has completed the acquisition of Element Materials Technology, a global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) group, from private equity owner Bridgepoint. Headquartered in London with over 7,000 employees and annual revenues above $1 billion, Element will partner with Temasek to accelerate growth and deepen capabilities in high-growth end-markets such as life sciences and connected technologies.