OCI Merges with GMS Piling

Grand Valley Holdings and Gemspring Capital Acquire OCI

September 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Grand Valley Holdings and an affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management have acquired OCI, LLC, a Brookville, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of custom foundation drilling components serving infrastructure and construction/geotechnical contractors. Gemspring's investment was made through Gemspring Growth Solutions I as a flexible, non-control capital partner; financial terms were not disclosed. The company, founded in 1998, has more than 70 employees and the buyers plan to expand OCI's footprint and service offerings.

OCI Acquires DRILLTOOLS

September 27, 2024

Manufacturing

OCI, LLC, a Brookville, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and portfolio company of Grand Valley Holdings and Gemspring Capital, has acquired DRILLTOOLS, a Kilgore, Texas-based manufacturer of rotary drilling tools and excavation products. The acquisition expands OCI's product suite, manufacturing capabilities, and technical expertise to better serve infrastructure, utility, and commercial contractors; DRILLTOOLS will continue to operate from its Texas headquarters.

MiddleGround Capital (PVI Holdings / W&O Supply) Acquires GMS Instruments

June 11, 2024

Industrial Services

MiddleGround Capital has acquired Netherlands-based GMS Instruments and is integrating the business into its PVI Holdings platform through W&O Supply as an add-on. The acquisition expands W&O Supply's instrumentation product offering and service capabilities across maritime, offshore and industrial end markets while providing cross-selling and geographic expansion opportunities.

Gemspring Capital Acquires Midland Industries

May 5, 2023

Industrial Services

Gemspring Capital Management affiliate has acquired Midland Industries, a Kansas City-based manufacturer and distributor of pipe, valve, and fitting products across North America. Existing investor Wynnchurch Capital sold a stake but retained a minority interest and coinvested alongside Gemspring; financial terms were not disclosed.

Gulf Manufacturing (GMI) Acquires Maass Global Group with $40M Support from Main Street Capital

March 19, 2024

Manufacturing

Gulf Manufacturing, LLC (GMI) completed the acquisition of Maass Global Group, combining GMI’s U.S. manufacturing and distribution footprint with Maass’s global flange, forged-bar, pipe and fittings capabilities. Main Street Capital Corporation provided a $40.0 million first-lien senior secured term debt investment and a revolving line of credit to support the transaction and the formation of a new parent, Gulf Manufacturing Holdings, LLC.

BPGC Management LP Acquires Controlling Stake in PB Materials

February 6, 2025

Building Products

A fund managed by BPGC Management LP acquired a controlling, substantial majority stake in PB Materials Holdings, Inc., a leading producer of construction aggregates and ready‑mix concrete in the Permian Basin. Investment vehicles managed by affiliates of LSV Advisors served as lead investor alongside BPG; the sellers were certain funds managed by WL Ross & Co. LLC. Financing was provided by Fortress Investment Group and Hillcrest Bank, and terms were not disclosed.