Westinghouse Acquires Midwest Equipment Sales with Financing from WhiteHorse Capital

Tecum Capital, Provariant and Centerfield Support Recapitalization of Midwest Equipment Sales

April 27, 2020

E-Commerce

Tecum Capital Partners joined Provariant Equity Partners, Centerfield Capital, and MWE founder/CEO James Cline Jr. in a recapitalization of Midwest Equipment Sales (MWE), a Columbus-based technology-enabled specialty distributor of outdoor power products and aftermarket parts. The investment provides capital and organizational support to fund MWE's next phase of growth while keeping founder James Cline Jr. in place as CEO.

CAI Capital Partners Invests in Midwestern Electric

October 31, 2021

Electrical Services

Vancouver-based private equity firm CAI Capital Partners has partnered with Midwestern Electric, a specialty electrical infrastructure services provider headquartered in East Chicago, Indiana. Management (including Ryan Rentschler, Ryan Lepper and Lenore Obajtek) retained meaningful equity and will continue to lead the business as CAI provides capital (with debt financing from CIBC) to support platform growth and expansion of MWE's municipal and commercial electrical services.

Cameco and Brookfield Acquire Westinghouse Electric Company

November 3, 2023

Energy

Cameco and Brookfield (with Brookfield Renewable Partners and institutional partners) have completed their joint acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company after receiving required regulatory approvals, with the transaction closing on or about November 7, 2023. Cameco will finance its share using a US$600 million term loan and available cash; the deal transfers ownership of Westinghouse (a leading nuclear technology and services provider headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania) from Brookfield Business Partners to the new investor group.

Westinghouse Electric Company Acquires BHI Energy from AE Industrial Partners

April 14, 2022

Energy

Westinghouse Electric Company has completed its acquisition of BHI Energy from private equity firm AE Industrial Partners. The transaction brings together Westinghouse's nuclear technology platform and BHI's specialty outage, maintenance and transmission services to create an integrated outage services business and expand Westinghouse's capabilities across nuclear, power delivery and renewable markets; terms were not disclosed.

Wolter Inc. Acquires Midway Industrial Equipment

January 7, 2025

Industrial Services

Wolter Inc., a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based material handling solutions provider, has acquired Midway Industrial Equipment, a full-service forklift and material handling dealer with locations in Sugar Grove and University Park, Illinois. The acquisition expands Wolter's product and service capabilities — including rentals, parts, and maintenance — and strengthens its presence in the Midwest.

Morwest Group Acquires Advance Equipment Company

April 30, 2020

Industrial Services

Morwest Group of Companies, through its subsidiary Advance Triwest Equipment, Ltd., acquired Advance Equipment Company, a Saint Paul-based tower crane, hoist and concrete pump rental and service business, effective April 30, 2020. The deal expands Morwest’s equipment portfolio and service area across North America by integrating two family-owned construction equipment rental businesses.