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Argonne Capital Group Acquires Keystone Fireworks

September 11, 2023

Retail

Argonne Capital Group has acquired Keystone Fireworks, a Pennsylvania-based retailer that designs, imports and sells proprietary consumer fireworks through licensed stores. Alignment Credit acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to support the buyout and enable the company's future growth under Argonne's ownership.

KnowFully Learning Group (NexPhase-backed) Acquires EMT & Fire Training Inc.

September 21, 2022

Healthcare Services

KnowFully Learning Group, a NexPhase Capital–backed provider of professional education, has acquired EMT & Fire Training Inc., a national provider of emergency medical services and firefighting certification and continuing education. The deal expands KnowFully’s pre-hospital training portfolio and adds EMT/AEMT certification, recertification and CAPCE-accredited course content to its healthcare education brands.

Capitala Group and Trinity Private Equity Group Invest in Chief Fire Prevention & Mechanical Corp

December 19, 2019

HVAC & Mechanical

Capitala Group has closed a credit investment in Chief Fire Prevention & Mechanical Corp, a Mount Vernon, New York-based provider of commercial kitchen exhaust and pre-engineered fire suppression system services. The investment was made in partnership with Trinity Private Equity Group to support Chief Fire's management team and enable continued market-share growth organically and through acquisitions.

Focused Fire Training CEO Tommy Sapp Acquires Legal Heat

April 5, 2023

Education

Legal Heat, a leading concealed firearms training firm, was acquired by Tommy Sapp, president & CEO of Focused Fire Training. The transaction combines Focused Fire Training and Legal Heat to create a nationwide firearms training group and expand both online and local training capabilities.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Keystone Fire Protection Co. (KPI Holdings, Inc.)

August 19, 2021

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired KPI Holdings, Inc., operating as Keystone Fire Protection Co., a fire and life safety services provider headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker's national footprint and adds installation, inspection and maintenance capabilities in the Keystone Fire service area; owner John M. Lawlor and Lisa Lawlor will remain involved with the business.

Fleet Team Acquires Forklift Training Systems

March 28, 2024

Industrial Services

Fleet Team, a fleet management and consulting firm based in Ohio, has acquired Forklift Training Systems of Newark, Ohio. The March 28, 2024 deal expands Fleet Team's offerings to include operator/trainer OSHA-compliant training and safety products, enhancing its safety and training capabilities for material-handling clients.