ASSA ABLOY Acquires Integrated Warehouse Solutions (IWS)

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Wallace & Wallace and Wallace Perimeter Security

March 4, 2025

Building Products

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Canadian manufacturer, distributor and installer Wallace & Wallace (also referred to as Wallace Perimeter Security), which makes perimeter fencing, doors and gate solutions for commercial and residential markets. The Winnipeg-based business (founded 1946) has about 160 employees and C$57 million in 2024 sales; ASSA ABLOY said the deal strengthens its Perimeter Security offering and presence in Central Canada.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires InVue

January 24, 2025

Manufacturing

ASSA ABLOY has acquired InVue, a US-based provider of precision-engineered connected asset protection and access control solutions, expanding ASSA ABLOY’s capabilities in access control and retail asset protection. InVue, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, reported roughly $165 million in 2024 sales and about 260 employees; ASSA ABLOY says the acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Wesko Locks

June 25, 2024

Industrial Services

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Wesko Locks Ltd, a Canadian manufacturer and supplier of electronic and specialty locks. The acquisition is intended to strengthen ASSA ABLOY’s position in mature markets by adding complementary products and solutions to its core business.

Integrated Warehouse Solutions Acquires Pioneer Dock Equipment

September 18, 2023

Manufacturing

Integrated Warehouse Solutions (IWS), a Burleson, Texas-based material handling platform backed by Wincove Private Holdings, has acquired Pioneer Dock Equipment of Spring Hill, Tennessee. The deal brings Pioneer’s loading dock manufacturing capabilities and dealer distribution network into the IWS portfolio to expand product breadth and support across North America.

Tecum Capital-Led Investor Group Recapitalizes Automotive Systems Warehouse (ASW)

February 7, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

A consortium led by Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Tecum Capital, alongside Siguler Guff, Centerfield Capital Partners and UMB Family Wealth, has completed an eight-figure recapitalization of Automotive Systems Warehouse, LLC (ASW). The deal, which included equity and subordinated debt and involved ASW management as co-investors, funds growth initiatives and addresses founder succession while keeping the existing leadership team in place.

STG Logistics Acquires International Warehouse Services, Inc.

November 18, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

STG Logistics, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired International Warehouse Services, Inc. (IWS), a Port Everglades-based provider of warehousing, trucking, brokerage, customs clearance and distribution services. The acquisition expands STG's footprint into the Port Everglades / Fort Lauderdale market and adds customs examination station and USDA inspection capabilities to STG's platform.