The Stephens Group Acquires Quality Valve

Quality Valve (Pfingsten) Acquires Griffco Valve

November 30, 2021

Manufacturing

Pfingsten-backed Quality Valve has acquired Griffco Valve, Inc., a manufacturer of back pressure and pressure relief valves based in Amherst, New York. The add-on deal, which closed on November 15, 2021, expands Quality Valve's product portfolio and customer reach—particularly in the water/wastewater and chemical feed markets.

Severn Group Acquires ValvTechnologies

November 6, 2021

Manufacturing

Severn Group has acquired ValvTechnologies, a Houston-based leader in metal-seated, zero-leakage isolation valves, expanding the group's severe-service valve capabilities and aftermarket services. The deal was funded by private equity firm Bluewater (which invested in Severn Group in 2019) and is intended to broaden Severn's international presence and end-market coverage while ValvTechnologies retains operational independence.

The Stephens Group Acquires Sound Seal Holdings, Inc.

March 26, 2019

Manufacturing

The Stephens Group, a private investment firm, has acquired Sound Seal Holdings, Inc., an Agawam, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of acoustical noise control products. Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners sold its investment in Sound Seal; the Stephens Group said the acquisition will support Sound Seal's organic and acquisitive growth under its existing management team.

The Stephens Group Acquires Kele, Inc.

February 25, 2020

Industrial Services

The Stephens Group, LLC has acquired Kele, Inc., a Memphis-based distributor of building automation peripherals and controls. Snow Phipps Group completed the sale after owning Kele since 2015; terms were not disclosed. The Stephens Group positions Kele as a platform to capitalize on trends in building automation and pursue organic growth and acquisitions.

KCM Capital Partners Acquires Industrial Valve Sales & Service

September 1, 2019

Industrial Services

KCM Capital Partners has acquired Industrial Valve Sales & Service (IVS), a specialty valve repair and distribution provider serving power, pulp & paper, chemical and oil & gas customers. Five Points Capital, in partnership with PNC Mezzanine Capital, provided subordinated debt and equity to support the transaction.

Bessemer Investors Acquires Leonard Valve Company

March 9, 2020

Manufacturing

Bessemer Investors LLC completed a majority acquisition of Leonard Valve Company, partnering with Leonard's management team who retain a minority stake. The investment provides liquidity to selling shareholders and capital to support Leonard's future growth initiatives; financial terms were not disclosed.