Europa Engineering Group Acquires Dale & Co. (Dale Lifting & Handling Specialists)

Crane 1 Services Acquires Assets of D&S Hoist & Crane

February 18, 2022

Industrial Services

Crane 1 Services Inc. purchased the assets of D&S Hoist & Crane, LLC on February 18, 2022, expanding its overhead crane inspection, repair and maintenance footprint into the greater Pittsburgh market. The asset purchase adds nearly 30 employees and complementary service and equipment capabilities, and is an add-on to Crane 1's platform supported by PE sponsor L Squared Capital Partners.

Steel River Acquires WHECO to Expand Lifting Equipment Services Platform

February 6, 2024

Industrial Services

Steel River has acquired WHECO, a provider of crane and heavy-equipment repair, restoration and inspection, adding over 60 skilled employees and additional facilities to its CraneTech division. The deal is an add-on to Steel River’s platform strategy and expands its capabilities on the U.S. West Coast as the firm builds a national lifting equipment solutions platform.

LDC-backed The Pace Group Acquires Exel Elevator and The Lift Company (DJ Lifts)

November 14, 2025

Engineering Services

LDC-backed The Pace Group has acquired Gateshead-based Exel Elevator and Kent-based The Lift Company (DJ Lifts) as add-on acquisitions to accelerate its UK expansion. The deals expand The Pace Group's geographic footprint and service capability, bringing the Group's maintained units to around 13,000 and ~5,000 customers nationwide.

Dale Power Solutions Acquires Calibre Power Electronics

April 14, 2025

Energy

Scarborough-based Dale Power Solutions, a portfolio company backed by NVM Private Equity, has acquired Calibre Power Electronics, a UPS replacement and maintenance specialist operating in the oil & gas and offshore sectors. The add-on expands Dale's critical power capabilities and strengthens its presence in Scotland and the offshore oil & gas market.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Kova Engineering Ltd.

December 9, 2024

Industrial Services

Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) has acquired Canada-based Kova Engineering Ltd., adding Kova’s lift inspection, NDT and certification capabilities and 15 Canadian offices to IIA’s footprint. The deal makes IIA the largest third-party lift inspection provider in North America and expands its engineering and inspection capabilities across multiple industries.

American Equipment Holdings Acquires Washington Crane & Hoist

November 9, 2021

Industrial Services

American Equipment Holdings, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Washington Crane & Hoist, a provider of overhead crane maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The add-on expands American Equipment's geographic footprint and service capabilities, reinforcing its position as a leading overhead crane and hoist solutions provider in the U.S.