Salt Creek Capital Acquires Sinclair Designs & Engineering LLC

Salt Creek Capital Acquires Pioneer Industrial Sales

December 5, 2023

Industrial Services

San Francisco Bay Area-based private equity firm Salt Creek Capital has acquired Pioneer Industrial Sales, a distributor of power transmission, MRO, material handling and packaging products. The founders Chris Price and Jerry Nowlin will transition leadership to incoming CEO Hank Pennington as Salt Creek works with management to expand the business and pursue growth opportunities across its customer base and product portfolio.

Salt Creek Capital Acquires Builders Cabinet

February 4, 2026

Building Products

Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Builders Cabinet, Inc., a Chicago-based designer, manufacturer and installer of premium and semi-custom cabinetry serving the greater Chicagoland market. Founder and president Brian Benner prepared for retirement as part of the transaction; VP Brian Benner (owner) will transition out and Ben VanDixhorn will continue as vice president to support growth under Salt Creek's ownership.

Salt Creek Capital Acquires Vantage Vehicle

December 29, 2023

Automotive

Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Vantage Vehicle International, Inc., a Corona, California-based manufacturer of low-speed utility vehicles (primarily electric). Founder Michael Pak is retiring as President & CEO and will remain as an investor and advisor while Salt Creek installs incoming CEO Drew Lieberman to lead growth and expand the dealer network.

Salt Creek Capital Acquires Northrock Industries

December 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Northrock Industries, Inc., a Bohemia, New York-based manufacturer of American-made industrial construction tools. Bret Schmitz will become CEO as founder Brian Robertson exits, and Salt Creek intends to expand Northrock’s geographic reach, enhance its digital presence, and grow the customer base.

Salt Creek Capital Makes Equity Investment in Essex Coatings + Finishing

January 12, 2022

Building Products

Salt Creek Capital made an equity investment in Essex Coatings + Finishing, a New Jersey-based finisher, wholesaler, and distributor of premium custom private-label hardwood flooring. Salt Creek placed two executive partners (CEO and CFO) into Essex's management team while founder Josh Feuer remains president and a substantial equity holder; the capital will be used to accelerate growth, expand distribution and product capabilities.

Salt Creek Capital Acquires Diamond Nets, Inc.

November 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Diamond Nets, Inc., a specialty netting manufacturer headquartered in Everson, Washington. The transaction represents an ownership transition from long-time owners Les Powers and John Neal to Salt Creek, which plans to grow the business under incoming CEO Chris Dunn.