Kimray Acquires Control Equipment Inc.

CAES Acquires Colorado Engineering, Inc.

October 1, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

CAES has acquired Colorado Engineering, Inc. (CEI), a Colorado Springs-based provider of RF and high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, to broaden CAES' digital systems engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition combines CAES' RF, microwave and manufacturing expertise with CEI's digital systems, radar, communications and AI/ML capabilities to better serve defense and commercial customers.

Kele, Inc. Acquires Control Consultants, Inc.

October 5, 2017

Building Products

Kele, Inc. acquired Control Consultants, Inc. (effective September 29, 2017), combining Kele's distribution scale with CCI's New England controls expertise while operating the brands separately. Richard Campbell (Kele) will serve as president and CEO of the combined company and John Donahue will continue as President of CCI; the deal expands Kele's product breadth and specialized services in building automation.

Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires North East Technical Sales

December 2, 2024

Industrial Services

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a Frontenac-backed supplier of fluid power, automation and flow control solutions, has acquired North East Technical Sales, Inc. (NETS), a Harleysville, Pennsylvania-based distributor of instrumentation and control products. NETS will continue operating under its name with existing leadership, and the acquisition expands MCE's flow control footprint and service capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic.

SCIO Automation Acquires CEC Controls Company, Inc.

August 15, 2024

Industrial Services

SCIO Automation GmbH has acquired CEC Controls Company, Inc., a Warren, Michigan-based controls systems integrator and former subsidiary of John Wood Group PLC. The acquisition expands SCIO Automation's presence in North America and strengthens its discrete automation and industrial/process control capabilities across automotive, water/wastewater and industrial manufacturing end markets.

Bailey International Acquires Industrial Electronic Controls (IEC)

April 11, 2023

Manufacturing

Bailey International, backed by EBSCO Capital, has acquired Industrial Electronic Controls (IEC) to expand its electronics product portfolio and engineering capabilities in electronic throttles, displays, and sensors. The deal strengthens Bailey’s ability to serve OEM customers across agriculture, construction, forestry and transportation with more integrated mobile and industrial electronic control solutions.

Cooper Machinery Services Acquires ACI Services, Inc.

January 21, 2025

Industrial Services

Cooper Machinery Services, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired ACI Services, Inc., a longtime provider of engineered solutions and hardware for reciprocating compressors. The deal strengthens Cooper's compressor engineering, aftermarket parts and service capabilities and expands its ability to serve energy and industrial customers.