Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Claffey Pools

Riverbend Sandler Pools (Concentric Equity Partners) Acquires Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools

October 6, 2022

Construction

Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano-based pool construction and service platform and portfolio company of Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, a Montgomery, Texas provider of residential and commercial pool construction, remodeling, repair and maintenance. The deal is an add-on acquisition that expands the Riverbend platform's presence into the Houston market; Backyard Paradise's owner Mitchell Buckley will remain in a leadership role and retain an ownership stake.

Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Miller Pools

January 3, 2023

Construction

Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano-based platform and portfolio company of Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Miller Pools, a residential pool service and renovation business headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. Founder Michael Miller sold the business and will remain as General Manager, with all employees retained as Riverbend expands its presence in the Houston market.

Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Pulliam Pools

November 29, 2021

Construction

Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano-based platform and portfolio company of Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Pulliam Pool Builders Inc. and Pulliam Services Inc., a Fort Worth-based residential pool construction, renovation, and repair provider. Seller and long-time owner Debra Smith will remain through a transition period and then move to a strategic consulting role; Riverbend plans to retain the Pulliam brand and employees and invest to grow the business.

Concentric Equity Partners Recapitalizes Riverbend Sandler Pools

April 29, 2021

Construction

Concentric Equity Partners (the direct investing arm of Financial Investments Corporation) has completed a recapitalization of Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano, Texas-based residential pool construction, service and retail-supplies business. Founder and CEO Charles Barnes will remain an owner and continue to lead the company as Concentric provides capital and strategic support to pursue further growth across the Dallas–Fort Worth market and greater Texas.

SPS PoolCare Acquires Quality Pool Service (Sugar Land, TX)

February 5, 2025

Professional Services

SPS PoolCare, a Storr Group‑backed pool services platform based in Austin, Texas, has acquired Quality Pool Service, a residential and commercial pool maintenance and repair company serving Sugar Land and Missouri City, Texas. The deal is an add-on to SPS PoolCare’s roll-up strategy in the Sun Belt and represents the company’s 25th acquisition in Greater Houston and its 114th investment in the pool industry.

StonePoint Materials Acquires River Aggregates

September 21, 2020

Industrial Services

StonePoint Materials LLC acquired River Aggregates, LLC, adding two sand and gravel facilities serving the Houston and Beaumont, Texas markets. The deal expands StonePoint's geographic footprint into Texas and complements its existing Southern Aggregates subsidiary to create a new Texas platform.