Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires W.W. Williams
January 30, 2025
Brightstar Capital Partners has acquired W.W. Williams from One Equity Partners. W.W. Williams is a diversified aftermarket parts and service provider for commercial trucks, trailers, diesel engines, and power generation systems operating across 23 states with over 50 locations and more than 1,250 employees; senior management will retain an ownership stake.
- Buyers
- Brightstar Capital Partners
- Targets
- W.W. Williams
- Sellers
- One Equity Partners
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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