Broad Sky Partners Acquires Thomas Scientific from Carlyle

Broad Sky Partners Acquires Commonwealth Electrical Technologies

March 19, 2025

Electrical Services

Broad Sky Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Commonwealth Electrical Technologies (CET), an electrical contractor and energy solutions provider headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. The investment will support CET’s growth plans, including geographic expansion, expanded service offerings (solar, EV charging, energy efficiency) and strategic M&A, while backing investment in recruitment and training.

Thomas Scientific Acquires Arrowhead Forensics

October 19, 2023

Professional Services

Thomas Scientific completed the acquisition of Lenexa, Kansas-based Arrowhead Forensics on October 5, 2023. The deal expands Thomas Scientific’s product portfolio and Midwest distribution/kitting capabilities, and brings Arrowhead’s forensics expertise and customer relationships (particularly with law enforcement and government agencies) into Thomas’s offering.

Thomas Scientific Acquires Day Associates, Inc.

August 4, 2023

Industrial Services

Thomas Scientific, North America's largest pure‑play distributor of scientific and controlled environment products, acquired Massachusetts‑based cleanroom and safety products provider Day Associates, Inc., effective August 2, 2023. The acquisition expands Thomas Scientific's national footprint and enhances its ability to serve advanced-technology and industrial customers in controlled environments, while Day Associates' team (led by founder Billy Day) will continue operating under the Thomas Scientific umbrella.

Thomas Scientific Acquires Quintana Supply

August 3, 2023

Industrial Services

Thomas Scientific has acquired Quintana Supply, a Haverhill, Massachusetts-based provider of cleanroom, packaging, and industrial products. The acquisition, finalized August 1, 2023, expands Thomas Scientific's distribution footprint in the Northeast and enhances its capabilities to serve advanced-technology and industrial customers in controlled environments.

L Squared Capital Partners / GSI Group Acquires Globe Scientific

April 28, 2022

Manufacturing

L Squared Capital Partners has acquired Globe Scientific and folded it into its GSI Group Holdings platform as the platform’s third add-on. Globe Scientific, a US-based maker and distributor of laboratory plasticware, glassware and benchtop equipment, will be integrated to expand GSI Group’s product portfolio, distribution footprint and reach into biopharma, diagnostics and academic research markets.

Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in Sciens Building Solutions

November 9, 2021

Industrial Services

Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle acquired a majority stake in Sciens Building Solutions from Huron Capital, with Sciens' senior management and Huron retaining minority equity and a board seat. The investment will support Sciens' growth strategy — accelerating organic investment and M&A to expand its fire and life safety platform across commercial, institutional and government end markets. Terms were not disclosed.