Safe Fleet Acquires Roll-Rite from Capital Partners and Argosy Private Equity

Safe Fleet Acquires Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions

August 18, 2023

Manufacturing

Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital, has acquired Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, a designer and manufacturer of rolling tarpaulin systems for flatbed and platform trailers. The deal brings Merlot's Vango rolling tarp systems, installation and aftermarket service capabilities into Safe Fleet's Commercial Vehicle Group as an add-on to expand its tarp system product portfolio and geographic reach; Merlot will continue to be led by its existing management team in Verona, Pennsylvania.

Safe Fleet Acquires UK-based Durite

March 2, 2021

Transportation

Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, has acquired Durite, a leading UK brand for electrical, lighting, and vehicle safety aftermarket products for commercial vehicles. The acquisition gives Safe Fleet its first footprint outside North America and expands its European commercial vehicle product and distribution presence.

Clarience Technologies Acquires Safe Fleet from Oak Hill Capital

February 15, 2024

Transportation

Clarience Technologies, backed by Genstar Capital, has acquired Safe Fleet Holdings from Oak Hill Capital. The deal combines Safe Fleet's safety and productivity solutions for fleets with Clarience's global visibility and safety technology platform to broaden product capabilities, cross-sell across vocational end markets, and expand Clarience's global footprint.

Safe Fleet Acquires Kerr Industries (and Crown North America)

September 8, 2022

Automotive

Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, has acquired Kerr Industries and its subsidiary Crown North America to expand Safe Fleet's law enforcement upfit capabilities. The deal brings Kerr's multi-location vehicle upfitting and engineering expertise into Safe Fleet's law enforcement product and service portfolio, enabling cross-selling and a larger trained installer/service network across the U.S. and Canada.

Safe Fleet Acquires American Midwest Fleet Solutions

March 4, 2020

Transportation

Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, has acquired American Midwest Fleet Solutions (AMFS) to expand its in-field upfitting and installation services for commercial vehicle fleets across the United States and Canada. AMFS founders will remain with the business, and the deal strengthens Safe Fleet’s nationwide installation network and complementary safety, video and tracking capabilities.

Investcorp and Trilantic North America Acquire RoadSafe Traffic Systems from ORIX Capital Partners

April 12, 2021

Industrial Services

Investcorp and Trilantic North America agreed to acquire RoadSafe Traffic Systems from ORIX Capital Partners; terms were not disclosed. RoadSafe, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is the U.S.'s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services with more than 50 locations and over 1,600 employees; management, led by CEO Dave Meirick, will remain in place and the new owners plan to pursue geographic expansion and strategic add-on acquisitions.