Pelican International Inc. Acquires Advanced Elements Inc.

Platinum Equity Acquires Pelican Products

December 31, 2021

Manufacturing

Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of Pelican Products, a Torrance, California-based manufacturer of high-performance protective cases, portable lighting systems and temperature-controlled packaging (Peli BioThermal). The deal, purchased from Behrman Capital, positions Pelican as a platform for growth under Platinum Equity with management, led by CEO Phil Gyori, remaining in place; financial terms were not disclosed.

Kele, Inc. Acquires Ponton Industries

May 13, 2025

Industrial Services

Kele, Inc., a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, has acquired Ponton Industries, an instrumentation sales and consulting firm headquartered in Yorba Linda, California. The add-on expands Kele's industrial automation and instrumentation footprint—particularly across the Western U.S.—and integrates Ponton's engineering consulting and technical support capabilities into the Kele Companies.

Clearlake Capital Acquires Confluence from TA Associates

June 17, 2021

Software

Clearlake Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Confluence Technologies from TA Associates, with Clearlake becoming the majority shareholder and TA retaining a minority stake. The investment will support Confluence's global expansion and Clearlake's buy-and-build strategy to grow the company's software and data solutions for the investment management industry.

Pelican Energy Partners Acquires Electrical Builders Industries

August 9, 2024

Industrial Services

Pelican Energy Partners, a Houston-based private equity firm, has acquired Electrical Builders Industries (EBI), a St. Cloud, Minnesota-based industrial electrical and welding services provider that specializes in bus duct installation, replacement and repair for power generation facilities. The deal positions Pelican to expand its capabilities in the nuclear energy services supply chain and support increased baseload power needs for customers including datacenter facilities.

Azureon (backed by O2 Investment Partners) Acquires Pelican Pools

January 21, 2025

Construction

Azureon, a pool care platform backed by O2 Investment Partners, has acquired Pelican Pools, a Southampton, New York-based full-service residential pool maintenance and construction company. The add-on expands Azureon's Northeast coverage (notably the Hamptons/Long Island area) and Pelican will continue operating under its existing leadership while retaining significant ownership.

Pelican Energy Partners Acquires Hanna Cylinders

November 23, 2025

Manufacturing

Pelican Energy Partners has acquired Hanna Cylinders, a Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of precision-engineered hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Pelican will position Hanna as a strategic platform to scale specialized manufacturing capabilities serving nuclear operators and broader industrial markets, while Hanna will retain its name and current management team.