Acacia Research Corporation Acquires Deflecto

Janus International Acquires Access Control Technologies, LLC

September 1, 2021

Electrical Services

Janus International Group, Inc. acquired Access Control Technologies, LLC (ACT), a provider of self-storage access control and low-voltage installation and integration services. The acquisition brings ACT's installation and field-service capabilities into Janus/Nokē to support growth of the Nokē Smart Entry system and expand Janus' access control services to self-storage and commercial customers.

Access Control Systems (ACS) Acquires Access Control Technologies (ACT)

January 11, 2022

Electrical Services

Access Control Systems (ACS), a Brixey & Meyer Capital–backed system integrator headquartered in Nashville, acquired Access Control Technologies (ACT), a Central Florida installer of automated gate systems headquartered in Orlando. The deal was sourced from Mike Knarreborg and his partners and is intended to expand ACS’s Florida presence, add capabilities, and accelerate ACT’s growth.

The Acacia Group Acquires The Baer Group

May 25, 2022

IT Services

The Acacia Group, a specialist investment firm focused on digital transformation, has acquired The Baer Group, an Atlanta-based technology consulting and services firm. The Baer Group will form a new platform within Acacia’s portfolio to scale its technical talent network and expand capabilities across ERP, cloud integration and data transformation for commercial and government clients.

Aetna Truck Parts Acquires Douglas Truck Parts

September 18, 2025

Automotive

Aetna Truck Parts has acquired Douglas Truck Parts, combining two Chicago-based truck-parts firms. The deal will expand Aetna’s inventory, distribution network and service capabilities to improve product availability and support for commercial-truck customers.

Acacia Research Acquires Printronix Holding Corp.

March 31, 2022

Manufacturing

Acacia Research Corporation acquired Printronix Holding Corp. for $33 million in cash, a purchase price of approximately 3.6x Printronix's adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. Printronix, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial impact (line matrix) printers, consumables and services serving healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing and logistics end markets, will be integrated into Acacia's permanent-capital platform to pursue growth and product expansion.

Advanced Cooling Technologies Acquires Tekgard, Inc.

March 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) has acquired Tekgard, Inc., a York, Pennsylvania-based engineering and manufacturing firm that builds environmental control systems for harsh and remote military operations. The acquisition, finalized March 1, 2021, expands ACT’s product and system capabilities in thermal management and integrates Tekgard’s engineering and manufacturing operations; Tekgard president Mike Bahn will join ACT as vice president of the Tekgard Division. Both companies will maintain employees and closely located facilities to enhance product design, engineering, manufacturing and testing.