Ark MFG Acquires NAKS Stainless Steel Custom Fabrication Division

ARK MFG Acquires Therma-Tek Commercial Cooking Solutions

September 8, 2026

Manufacturing

ARK MFG acquired Therma-Tek Commercial Cooking Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of professional hot-side commercial cooking equipment. The deal expands ARK MFG’s American-made manufacturing portfolio beyond refrigeration and includes a comprehensive rebuild of the Therma-Tek facility and relocating operations into ARK MFG’s global headquarters.

Ark MFG Acquires Tarpon Stainless Fabricators, Inc.

May 21, 2025

Manufacturing

Ark MFG, a newly established U.S. holding company led by Gian Carlo Alonso, has completed the acquisition of Tarpon Stainless Fabricators, Inc., a Florida-based custom stainless steel fabricator. The deal expands Ark MFG's capabilities and presence in the food service equipment industry as part of its strategy to revitalize U.S.-based manufacturing companies.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Acquires Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF)

January 9, 2025

Manufacturing

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company of Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries, has acquired Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF). The add-on expands NAKS’ stainless‑steel fabrication and manufacturing capabilities to better serve foodservice and commercial kitchen customers and strengthens NAKS’ national manufacturing footprint.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Acquires Stainless Specialties, Inc.

November 21, 2023

Manufacturing

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company sponsored by Valesco Industries, acquired Stainless Specialties, Inc., a custom stainless‑steel fabricator based in Eastlake, Ohio. The add‑on expands NAKS' custom fabrication capacity and adds a third production facility to its operating footprint to better serve the commercial foodservice market.

Valesco Industries Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS)

November 20, 2022

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) on November 10, 2022, partnering with Centerfield Capital Partners and the existing management team. Valesco will support NAKS' growth through new product development, strategic location expansion, and customer acquisition while providing subordinated debt alongside co-investors.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) & Weinberg Capital Group Acquire Lane Mechanical Inc.

December 14, 2021

Manufacturing

Weinberg Capital Group and North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) have acquired Lane Mechanical Inc., a Dallas, Georgia-based commercial kitchen sheet metal fabricator. The acquisition adds a second manufacturing plant to NAKS, providing increased production capacity, faster regional delivery and expanded custom-fabrication capabilities for the company's HoodMart/ventilation systems business.