Merlin Entertainments Acquires The Wheel at ICON Park (renamed The Orlando Eye by Merlin Entertainments)

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires The Wheel Group

February 1, 2021

Automotive

Wynnchurch Capital, a Chicago-area private equity firm, has acquired The Wheel Group, a designer and distributor of branded aftermarket wheels, specialty tires and related accessories based in Ontario, California. Wynnchurch said the investment will be a new platform to accelerate TWG's growth, leveraging the company's portfolio of proprietary brands, sourcing capabilities and 20 U.S. and Canadian sales and distribution centers.

TAIT Acquires ITEC Entertainment

October 28, 2021

Media & Entertainment

TAIT, the global live-entertainment engineering and fabrication group, has acquired ITEC Entertainment, a themed-entertainment design and technology firm headquartered in Orlando. The acquisition expands TAIT's capabilities and establishes a local presence in Orlando while ITEC's leadership team will remain with the business.

NWN Corporation Acquires Carousel Industries

May 12, 2021

IT Services

NWN Corporation, backed by private equity firm New State Capital Partners, has acquired Exeter, Rhode Island–based Carousel Industries to create a combined national cloud communications and infrastructure services leader with an estimated $1 billion run-rate. The deal expands NWN's capabilities across cloud communications, managed services, networking, security and contact center solutions and significantly increases its geographic scale and customer base.

Helbiz Acquires Wheels Labs

November 18, 2022

Transportation

Helbiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: HLBZ) has completed its previously announced merger with Wheels Labs, Inc., adding Wheels' micro‑mobility assets and leadership to expand Helbiz’s presence across 67 markets and potentially double annual revenue. Wheels CEO Marco McCottry will lead Helbiz’s North America mobility business as the combined company works to integrate apps, advance product development and accelerate the path to profitability.

Troon Acquires ICON Management Services

May 16, 2022

Real Estate

Troon, a Scottsdale-based leader in golf and club hospitality management, has acquired ICON Management Services, a Florida-based golf, tennis, amenity and community association management company founded in 2007. The acquisition expands Troon's HOA, club and community management capabilities and adds ICON's footprint across Florida (including offices in Bradenton, Fort Myers and Orlando) and its approximately 1,800 team members.

Everything Ice Acquires Magic Ice USA

August 16, 2021

Professional Services

John Burley, owner of Johnstown-based Everything Ice, has acquired Magic Ice USA, a Miami-headquartered provider of seasonal real-ice rinks, ice slides and turnkey winter attractions. The deal brings Magic Ice's rental and event services together with Everything Ice's design and manufacturing capabilities to expand the combined company's service offering and enter new markets.