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Marine Equipment Solutions Acquires Humco Marine Products

October 7, 2025

Industrial Services

Marine Equipment Solutions (MES) has acquired Humco Marine Products, a supplier of marine hardware, fittings and related solutions. The deal expands MES's product catalog and nationwide reach, integrating Humco's marine bearings, winches, deck fittings and safety products into MES's portfolio to better serve commercial, industrial and government marine customers.

MES Life Safety Acquires SeaWestern Inc.

November 25, 2025

Industrial Services

MES Life Safety, a PE-backed national provider of fire, safety, and emergency response solutions, has acquired SeaWestern Inc., a Kirkland, Washington-based supplier of firefighting and safety equipment. The deal — supported by MES sponsor Platte River Equity — expands MES's presence and capabilities across the Western United States and adds regional relationships, equipment distribution, and service capabilities to the MES platform.

MES Acquires Blue Ridge Rescue Suppliers

January 24, 2023

Industrial Services

Municipal Emergency Services (MES), a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has acquired Blue Ridge Rescue Suppliers, a Virginia-based Honeywell turnout gear provider serving municipalities and volunteer fire departments. The add-on expands MES's presence in Virginia and broadens its turnout gear, rescue equipment, body armor and uniform services offering to first‑responder customers.

MEI Rigging & Crating Acquires Coast Rigging and Machinery Moving

October 9, 2024

Industrial Services

MEI Rigging & Crating, a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, has acquired Coast Rigging and Machinery Moving, a Charlotte-based provider of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, crating, and export packing services. The add-on strengthens MEI's footprint in North Carolina and the broader Southeast while retaining Coast's leadership to support integrated growth.

Ascent Lifting Acquires Charleston's Rigging & Marine Hardware

February 3, 2025

Industrial Services

Ascent Lifting, a portfolio company of Shorehill Capital, completed the acquisition of Charleston's Rigging & Marine Hardware (CRMH) on February 3, 2025. The add-on expands Ascent's footprint into South Carolina with two full-service branches (North Charleston and Columbia) and adds fabrication, load-testing and crane-service capabilities.

Municipal Emergency Services Acquires West Shore Fire's Loose Equipment Division

January 8, 2025

Industrial Services

Platte River Equity portfolio company Municipal Emergency Services (MES) has acquired the loose equipment division of West Shore Fire (WSF), a Michigan-based fire equipment distributor with over 35 years of experience. The add-on expands MES’s geographic footprint in Michigan and strengthens its ability to serve fire, law enforcement and industrial safety customers under Platte River’s ownership.