DKSH Acquires Terra Firma from Goldner Hawn

Goldner Hawn Recapitalizes Terra Firma, Dowd & Guild and Northspec Chemicals

June 16, 2022

Industrial Services

Goldner Hawn completed a recapitalization of Terra Firma, Dowd & Guild, and Northspec Chemicals to create a consolidated North American specialty chemical distributor. Principals of the three businesses remain significantly invested and the combined company will provide expanded sales coverage across the United States and Canada while enhancing technical selling capabilities across end markets such as CASE, construction, and plastics.

TerraVest Industries Acquires KBK Industries LLC

January 9, 2026

Manufacturing

TerraVest Industries Inc. (TSX: TVK) acquired KBK Industries, LLC, a Houston-based manufacturer of fiberglass and steel storage tanks, for US$90.0 million in cash (subject to a working capital adjustment). The acquisition expands TerraVest's U.S. tank manufacturing footprint and complements its existing fiberglass tank operations, providing additional channel opportunities (notably in the convenience-store segment) and geographic diversification.

TerraVest Acquires KBK Industries from Main Street Capital

January 13, 2026

Manufacturing

TerraVest Industries has acquired KBK Industries, LLC, a Rush Center, Kansas-based manufacturer of large-volume aboveground and belowground fiberglass and steel tanks. The transaction enabled Main Street Capital Corporation to fully exit its debt and minority equity investments in KBK after a 20-year partnership; TerraVest said the acquisition expands its tank manufacturing capabilities and U.S. footprint.

Grundfos Acquires Newterra

August 22, 2025

Industrial Services

Danish water solutions leader Grundfos has acquired Newterra, a Pittsburgh-area designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment systems, to strengthen its water treatment capabilities and expand its presence in North America. The deal boosts Grundfos' water treatment workforce in Europe and North America and supports its goal to grow its US business.

Certerra Acquires Tierra, Inc.

March 27, 2025

Engineering Services

Certerra, a technology-enabled testing, inspection and certification platform backed by OceanSound Partners, has acquired Tierra, Inc., a Tampa-based geotechnical and materials engineering firm with 27+ years of experience and over 210 employees. The deal expands Certerra's presence and capabilities in the U.S. Southeast—adding laboratory and field testing capacity in Tampa, Orlando and Pensacola—and will enhance service offerings to government, transportation, municipal and commercial infrastructure clients.

House Foods Holding USA Acquires Keystone Natural Holdings from Keystone Capital

September 20, 2022

Food & Beverage

House Foods Holding USA, the North American subsidiary of House Foods Group Inc., has acquired Keystone Natural Holdings (KNH) from private equity firm Keystone Capital. The acquisition expands House Foods' portfolio of value-added tofu and plant-based products and supports accelerated U.S. market expansion, adding KNH's Folcroft, Pennsylvania manufacturing capabilities to House Foods' North American footprint.