Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR) Acquires Granite Inliner

Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Acquires Murphy Pipeline Contractors

October 1, 2020

Infrastructure

Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR), a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO), has completed the acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors. The deal adds Murphy's trenchless potable water rehabilitation capabilities (including its CompressionFit solution and pre-chlorinated pipe bursting) to IPR's existing wastewater and storm-water offerings as a complementary add-on to expand capabilities and national reach.

J.F. Lehman & Company Consolidates Inland Pipe Rehabilitation, Inliner Solutions and Murphy Pipeline into PURIS

February 3, 2023

Infrastructure

J.F. Lehman & Company has combined Inland Pipe Rehabilitation, Inliner Solutions, and Murphy Pipeline Contractors into a single portfolio company rebranded as PURIS, a provider of trenchless water infrastructure rehabilitation. The deal creates a North American platform offering CIPP, pipe bursting, CompressionFit HDPE lining and in-house inspection and liner manufacturing to serve municipal sanitary, storm and potable water markets.

Waterline Renewal Technologies Acquires Pipe Lining Supply

November 2, 2021

Industrial Services

Waterline Renewal Technologies, a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, has acquired Pipe Lining Supply, a national supplier of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lateral lining and DWV sewer rehabilitation materials and equipment. The add-on acquisition expands Waterline's trenchless pipeline rehabilitation product and distribution capabilities in North America; financial terms were not disclosed and Adams Street Partners provided debt financing.

Integrated Polymer Solutions Acquires IRP Group

February 18, 2021

Medical Devices

Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired IRP Group, a Southern California manufacturer of precision elastomeric sealing components. The deal expands IPS's liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molding capabilities and strengthens its position in the Class I/II medical device and aerospace & defense end markets; founder Rod Trujillo and President Casper Zublin will continue as senior advisors.

Fortress Investment Group Acquires Infra Pipe Solutions

December 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have acquired a majority stake in Infra Pipe Solutions (IPS), a North American manufacturer of HDPE pipes and structures. Wynnchurch Capital exited the company; IPS management retained a minority stake and Fortress plans to invest to expand capacity and capture strong infrastructure demand across water, telecom and mining markets.

Repipe Specialists (Gryphon Investors-backed) Acquires A-1 Total Service Plumbing

January 16, 2025

Plumbing

Repipe Specialists, backed by Gryphon Investors, acquired A-1 Total Service Plumbing, a Los Angeles-based provider of residential, commercial, municipal and industrial plumbing and pipe lining services. The A-1 management team will remain in place and founder Raymond Gray retains a significant ownership stake; the deal is Repipe's first add-on since its 2022 acquisition by Gryphon and is intended to expand Repipe's plumbing, lining and pipe rehabilitation capabilities nationwide.