Valesco Industries Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions (Hoodmart) from Weinberg Capital Group

Valesco Industries Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS)

November 20, 2022

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) on November 10, 2022, partnering with Centerfield Capital Partners and the existing management team. Valesco will support NAKS' growth through new product development, strategic location expansion, and customer acquisition while providing subordinated debt alongside co-investors.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) & Weinberg Capital Group Acquire Lane Mechanical Inc.

December 14, 2021

Manufacturing

Weinberg Capital Group and North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) have acquired Lane Mechanical Inc., a Dallas, Georgia-based commercial kitchen sheet metal fabricator. The acquisition adds a second manufacturing plant to NAKS, providing increased production capacity, faster regional delivery and expanded custom-fabrication capabilities for the company's HoodMart/ventilation systems business.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Acquires Stainless Specialties, Inc.

November 21, 2023

Manufacturing

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company sponsored by Valesco Industries, acquired Stainless Specialties, Inc., a custom stainless‑steel fabricator based in Eastlake, Ohio. The add‑on expands NAKS' custom fabrication capacity and adds a third production facility to its operating footprint to better serve the commercial foodservice market.

Valesco Industries Acquires AAA Distributor, Inc.

June 17, 2021

Building Products

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout and control recapitalization of AAA Distributor, Inc., a Philadelphia-based distributor, wholesaler and retailer of kitchen, bath and flooring products. Brookside Capital Partners and AAA management co-invested (Brookside providing subordinated debt and equity) to support AAA's growth in Philadelphia and expansion into new U.S. markets.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Acquires Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF)

January 9, 2025

Manufacturing

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company of Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries, has acquired Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF). The add-on expands NAKS’ stainless‑steel fabrication and manufacturing capabilities to better serve foodservice and commercial kitchen customers and strengthens NAKS’ national manufacturing footprint.

Valesco Industries Acquires T-H Marine Supplies, Inc.

July 31, 2019

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., a Huntsville, Alabama-based manufacturer of recreational boat parts and marine accessories. Brookside provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to facilitate the transaction; the deal recapitalized the existing ownership group and will support growth initiatives including expansion of T-H Marine's e-commerce footprint.