J.H. Whitney Capital Partners Acquires Cooley Group

Michelin Acquires Cooley Group

January 22, 2026

Manufacturing

Michelin has completed the acquisition of Cooley Group, a Rhode Island–headquartered designer and manufacturer of high-performance polymer coated fabrics, for an undisclosed sum financed from available cash. Cooley, which has about 300 employees, four North American factories and reported $168 million in 2025 revenue, will expand Michelin's capabilities in industrial coated fabrics and complementary geographies.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Hart & Cooley, LLC

October 7, 2020

Building Products

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, acquired Hart & Cooley, LLC from Johnson Controls International plc in October 2020. The private equity buyer will operate Hart & Cooley as a standalone company alongside current management to pursue growth, innovation and operational improvements across its HVAC and air-distribution manufacturing footprint.

V&A Capital Acquires Cooney Brothers

April 30, 2024

Industrial Services

V&A Capital has completed a majority investment to acquire Cooney Brothers, Inc. and Cooney Manufacturing Co., LLC, a Pennsylvania-based value-added distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and manufacturer of custom assemblies for the fire protection industry. V&A will partner with the seller/management (who co-invested) to provide strategic and operational resources to expand product lines, grow the company’s e-commerce presence, broaden market footprint and pursue add-on acquisitions.

Victor Capital Partners Acquires The Coats Company from Vontier

January 9, 2024

Automotive

Victor Capital Partners completed the acquisition of The Coats Company from Vontier Corporation in an all-cash divestiture that closed January 8, 2024 for $72.5 million. Coats, headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee, is a 75-year-old manufacturer and distributor of wheel service, alignment, lift and inspection equipment with projected 2023 revenue of approximately $110 million and EBITDA of about $10 million; Victor Capital said it will invest to expand the product portfolio and national service offering.

Grossman Marketing Group Acquires Cooley Group

July 22, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Grossman Marketing Group, a fourth-generation, family-owned provider of branded merchandise and marketing services based in Woburn, Massachusetts, has acquired Cooley Group, a Rochester, New York-based promotional products, print and fulfillment provider. Cooley will continue to operate under its name as a division of Grossman with its offices and team remaining in place, expanding Grossman's regional footprint, capabilities (technology, e-commerce, logistics) and sustainability programs like SwagCycle.

Graycliff Partners Invests in Vytex

September 16, 2025

Building Products

Graycliff Partners has made an investment in Vytex, LLC, a Laurel, Maryland-based manufacturer and installer of vinyl windows and patio/storm doors. Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-invest to support Graycliff's investment; Graycliff and Vytex management plan to pursue organic and inorganic growth, new product development and geographic expansion.