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Universal Group (CAI-backed) Acquires Groupe Signalisation

May 5, 2022

Transportation

Universal Group, a CAI Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired Groupe Signalisation (Signalisation de l'Estrie and subsidiaries), a Quebec-based traffic control services and equipment rental company. The add-on expands Universal's geographic presence in Québec and strengthens its national traffic management platform; CAI's co-investors in the combined organization include BDC Capital, Roynat Equity Partners and Frind Enterprises.

Universal Group Acquires Barricades and Signs Ltd.

December 10, 2024

Industrial Services

The Universal Group, a CAI Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Barricades and Signs Ltd., a leading traffic control and sign manufacturer headquartered near Edmonton, Alberta. CAI and equity co-investors including BDC Capital, Roynat Equity Partners and Frind Enterprises invested in the combined organization, while Jan van Bruggen will continue to lead Barricades and become a shareholder in the Universal Group.

The Universal Group (CAI Portfolio) Acquires Advanced Traffic Control (Auburn, WA)

December 6, 2022

Infrastructure

The Universal Group, a CAI Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Advanced Traffic Control (ATC), a traffic control services provider based in Auburn, Washington. CAI and co-investors BDC Capital, Roynat Equity Partners and Frind Enterprises backed the transaction as equity co-investors; debt financing was provided by Bank of Montreal, CIBC and Scotiabank. This marks Universal's first U.S. acquisition as part of a contiguous Pacific Northwest expansion, and ATC's founders will remain in leadership and as shareholders.

D&H United Fueling Solutions Acquires Petroleum Marketers Equipment Company

July 1, 2021

Industrial Services

D&H United Fueling Solutions has acquired Petroleum Marketers Equipment Company, a full-service petroleum industry supplier based in Oklahoma City, expanding D&H United's footprint in Oklahoma and northern Texas. The acquisition increases the combined company's coverage and resources across the Southwest and is supported by KLH Capital, which previously recapitalized D&H United.

D&H United Fueling Solutions Acquires HCN Petroleum Equipment

November 6, 2024

Industrial Services

D&H United Fueling Solutions, a Wind Point Partners-backed platform, has acquired HCN Petroleum Equipment, a turnkey petroleum service and equipment provider based in Newland, North Carolina. The add-on acquisition expands D&H’s service footprint in the Southeast and enhances its capabilities in fuel system installation, maintenance, compliance management and repair services.

Wind Point Partners Acquires D&H United Fueling Solutions from KLH Capital

September 23, 2022

Industrial Services

Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired D&H United Fueling Solutions, a Houston-headquartered provider of testing, inspection, repair and installation services for petroleum fueling stations and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The seller was KLH Capital; D&H will continue to be led by CEO Bo Sasnett with management retaining an ownership stake as Wind Point supports an organic- and M&A-driven growth plan focused on expanding the technician base, service capabilities and geographic density.