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Gridiron Capital Acquires Vertical Supply Group from Platte River Equity

April 12, 2022

Manufacturing

Gridiron Capital has acquired Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer, distributor, and direct e-commerce retailer of arborist tools, ropes, rescue and fall protection equipment, from Platte River Equity. Platte River will retain an ongoing stake in the business while Gridiron will partner with VSG management to support growth and pursue acquisition opportunities to expand the company's branded product portfolio and market reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Gridiron Capital‑Backed Vertical Supply Group Acquires Yates Gear

June 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a Gridiron Capital‑backed supplier and manufacturer of life‑safety equipment, has acquired Yates Gear, a 42+ year manufacturer of fall‑protection, rope‑access and technical rescue products based in Redding, California. Terms were not disclosed; VSG said it will integrate Yates into its portfolio and distribute the Yates product line through VSG's global channels as an add‑on to expand its work‑at‑height product offering.

Vertical Supply Group (Platte River Equity) Acquires Fred Marvin Associates

September 16, 2020

Manufacturing

Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has acquired Fred Marvin Associates, a Stow, Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of poles, pruners and other arborist tools. VSG said it will continue to serve Fred Marvin’s customer base, grow the Stow manufacturing operation and produce new U.S.-made products while leveraging the brand and distribution capabilities.

Vertical Supply Group (Platte River Equity Portfolio) Acquires Rescue Direct

April 2, 2021

E-Commerce

Vertical Supply Group (a Platte River Equity portfolio company) has acquired Rescue Direct, a specialty e-commerce retailer and supplier of technical rescue gear based in Utica, Illinois. Rescue Direct will be integrated into VSG’s distribution operations to expand VSG’s rescue-specific product offering and accelerate inventory availability and service for rescue customers.

BFG Supply Co. Acquires VG Supply Company, Inc.

June 28, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

BFG Supply Co. has acquired VG Supply, a regional distributor of lawn, garden and outdoor living supplies with a distribution center in Munster, Indiana. The deal expands BFG’s Midwest footprint, preserves VG Supply’s Munster operations, and follows a sale process led by Woodbridge International.

Slate Capital Group Invests in Vertical Mechanical Group

June 21, 2023

HVAC & Mechanical

Slate Capital Group has made a strategic investment in Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG), a Sterling, Virginia-based full-service HVAC and plumbing contractor focused on large commercial projects. The private equity firm said the investment will provide financial support and operational resources to help VMG expand its market presence across the Eastern United States.