Colson Group Acquires ARBCO Industries

Colson Group Acquires Algood Caster Innovations

September 28, 2026

Manufacturing

Colson Group announced its acquisition of Algood Caster Innovations, a Canadian manufacturer of industrial and specialty casters, wheels, and mobility solutions. The acquisition adds Algood’s integrated manufacturing, engineering, and production capabilities to Colson Group’s North American footprint.

Colson Group Acquires Custom Engineered Wheels (CEW)

July 14, 2026

Manufacturing

Colson Group announced it is acquiring Custom Engineered Wheels (CEW), a manufacturer of engineered wheels and injection-molded components. The acquisition expands Colson’s North American manufacturing capacity with CEW’s operations in Baldwyn, Mississippi and Reynosa, Mexico, adding capabilities including foamed polyurethane and assembly to better serve OEM customers.

Arclin Acquires The Willamette Valley Company

December 18, 2025

Industrial Services

Arclin completed its acquisition of The Willamette Valley Company (WVCO), a manufacturer and distributor of custom products and services for wood products, railroad, concrete repair, transportation/infrastructure, and consumer segments. The deal adds eight manufacturing and R&D facilities and approximately 540 employees to Arclin’s global footprint as both companies begin integration planning.

Colson Group Acquires ESCO Plastics

July 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Colson Group, a global manufacturer of casters and wheels backed by Blue Wolf Capital, has acquired ESCO Plastics, a Houston-area manufacturer of custom-molded polyurethane parts. The deal strengthens Colson's North American urethane manufacturing capabilities, shortens lead times, and expands its engineering and distribution footprint to better serve industrial OEM customers.

Colony Hardware Acquires Jarco Supply

December 16, 2021

Building Products

Colony Hardware, a direct-to-jobsite distributor backed by Audax Private Equity, has acquired Jarco Supply, a North Carolina-based distributor of erosion control, geotextile, stormwater, and concrete/masonry products. The acquisition expands Colony's distribution footprint into North Carolina and represents the company's 23rd acquisition overall and ninth since partnering with Audax.

Blue Wolf Capital Acquires Colson Group

March 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Colson Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of casters and wheel product solutions. Blue Wolf said it will invest to enhance Colson's domestic manufacturing capabilities and pursue operational, commercial, and supply-chain improvements to drive long-term growth; terms were not disclosed.