Crossplane Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Viking Fence

Viking Fence Acquires Acorn Waste Solutions

February 27, 2024

Environmental Services

Viking Fence Co., Ltd., backed by Crossplane Capital, has acquired Acorn Waste Solutions, a Gatesville, Texas-based provider of dumpster rental, portable sanitation, and event rental services. The acquisition expands Viking's footprint into Central Texas (I-35 corridor) and adds local waste-management and sanitation capabilities to the Viking platform.

Viking Fence and Crossplane Capital Acquire Hook-N-Haul Dumpsters

October 31, 2023

Environmental Services

Viking Fence, with backing from Crossplane Capital, has acquired Hook-N-Haul Dumpsters, a dumpster rental provider serving the greater Austin metroplex. The acquisition adds dumpster rental capabilities to Viking's temporary site services and building-products platform, supporting geographic and capability expansion across Texas. Hook-N-Haul was founded in 2013 and operates two locations with a fleet of 12- to 40-yard dumpsters; the business was owned by Stacy and Joanie Shamblin prior to the sale.

Crossplane Capital Takes Controlling Interest in Accent Family of Companies

September 19, 2019

Industrial Services

Dallas-based private equity firm Crossplane Capital partnered with the Sims family and Accent management to acquire a controlling equity stake in the Accent Family of Companies. Accent, headquartered in Tomball, Texas, is a value-added distributor of baling wire, wire ties, wire tier machines and a regional supplier of steel building materials; Crossplane said the investment will support the company's next phase of growth and infrastructure investment.

TriWest Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Phoenix Fence Corp.

February 7, 2023

Building Products

TriWest Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in Phoenix Fence Corp., a manufacturer, distributor, and installer of fencing products based in Edmonton, Alberta. The transaction marks TriWest's sixth platform investment from its 2021 Growth Fund and aims to support Phoenix Fence's growth and diversification across commercial, industrial, and residential markets in Western Canada.

Crossplane Capital Invests in Kaemark

March 30, 2023

Manufacturing

Dallas-based private equity firm Crossplane Capital has made an equity investment in Kaemark, partnering with Kaemark executives Jeff Owen and Ben Peterson to support the company's growth. Kaemark, headquartered in Giddings, Texas, is a turnkey designer and manufacturer of millwork, seating and equipment for salons, spas, medical and veterinary markets; Crossplane said it will help increase Kaemark's design, production and installation capacity and efficiency.

StoneTree Investment Partners Invests in Viking Engineering & Development

October 29, 2024

Manufacturing

StoneTree Investment Partners, a lower middle market industrials-focused private equity firm, has invested in Viking Engineering & Development, a Blaine, Minnesota-based manufacturer of automated assembly and fastening equipment for the pallet and bed frame industries. The investment will support Viking's growth and operational/technology initiatives; financial terms were not disclosed.