Webb Foodservice Design Acquires Dieli Murawka Howe

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires J.W. Dielmann

December 16, 2024

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform based in San Francisco, has acquired Bulverde- (San Antonio-) based J.W. Dielmann, a commercial fire-life safety services company founded in 1995. The add-on expands Sciens' presence in south Texas and will integrate J.W. Dielmann's capabilities with Sciens' San Antonio operations to deepen service offerings and resources for local customers.

Wolter Inc. Acquires Dedicated Material Handling Solutions (DMHS)

September 3, 2024

Industrial Services

Wolter Inc. has acquired Dedicated Material Handling Solutions (DMHS), expanding its material handling distribution and service footprint into the Atlanta/Buford, Georgia market. The acquisition extends Wolter's product lines (forklifts, automation, cranes) and technician training/tech support into the Southeastern U.S.; terms were not disclosed.

Imperial Dade Acquires Harbour Food Service Equipment

April 11, 2024

Food & Beverage

Imperial Dade has acquired Harbour Food Service Equipment, a long-running foodservice equipment dealer based in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Financial terms were not disclosed; Imperial Dade said the deal expands its product offering and strengthens its presence in the Northeast while preserving Harbour’s customer service and operations.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires DMc Insurance Partners

December 18, 2024

Insurance

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) has acquired Austin, Texas-based Howe Insurance Group LLC, doing business as DMc Insurance Partners. Terms were not disclosed; John McNulty, Scott Durkin and their team will remain in Austin and will report into Gallagher’s U.S. retail personal lines leadership to expand the firm’s personal lines and small business capabilities in the Austin market.

HB Workplaces Acquires MBI Business Designs

July 30, 2024

Building Products

HB Workplaces has acquired MBI Business Designs, a Salt Lake City-based office furniture dealer and design firm, to expand its workplace solutions and client base. The acquisition adds MBI’s longstanding government and commercial contracts and brings expanded access to MillerKnoll product lines under HB Workplaces’ operations.

Sandow Acquires Design Milk

June 21, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Sandow, the New York–based publishing group, has acquired online design platform Design Milk. The financial terms were not disclosed; Sandow said Design Milk's staff (including editor-in-chief Caroline Williamson) will remain in place and that the company plans to invest in the brand and focus on growing its digital audience and ad revenue.