Bain Capital Acquires Frontline Road Safety from The Sterling Group
January 30, 2025
Bain Capital Private Equity has agreed to acquire Frontline Road Safety, the largest U.S. provider of pavement marking and roadway safety services, from The Sterling Group. Frontline, headquartered in Denver with over 50 locations and approximately 1,750 employees, will continue to be led by CEO Mitch Williams and the existing management team, which will remain significant investors; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Bain Capital Private Equity
- Targets
- Frontline Road Safety
- Sellers
- The Sterling Group
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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