Leonard Green Acquires NEFCO from Bertram Capital

Bertram Capital Invests in NEFCO to Create Industrial Distribution Platform

August 10, 2022

Building Products

Bertram Capital has made an investment in Hartford, Connecticut-based NEFCO Holding Company LLC, a family-owned value-added distributor of specialty construction (SHARP) products. The capital will support NEFCO's growth and buy-and-build strategy — leveraging Bertram's operating resources (including Bertram Labs) to accelerate organic growth and acquisitions across the East Coast and Midwest.

Synagro Technologies Acquires New England Fertilizer Company (NEFCO)

November 29, 2023

Environmental Services

Synagro Technologies, Inc. has acquired New England Fertilizer Company (NEFCO), a Massachusetts-based biosolids management company, in a strategic transaction that expands Synagro's thermal-drying and beneficial-use capabilities. The deal adds five large facilities and several major municipal clients to Synagro's network, advancing its circular-economy offerings and capacity for biosolids beneficial use.

NEFCO Acquires Unicoa Industrial Supply

April 15, 2024

Building Products

NEFCO, a family-owned construction supply company, has acquired Unicoa Industrial Supply, a Phoenix-based supplier of tools, safety equipment and construction accessories. The deal expands NEFCO’s presence and product offering in the Phoenix/Tucson market and brings Unicoa’s local customer relationships and inventory into NEFCO’s broader platform.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires BECO Holding Company from Behrman Capital

November 4, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has acquired BECO Holding Company, Inc. from Behrman Capital; financial terms were not disclosed. BECO, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates 16 distribution centers and provides fire suppression, life safety and kitchen system products and services; the company's leadership will remain with a significant ownership stake in the recapitalized business.

One Equity Partners Acquires AMECO North America from Fluor

May 4, 2021

Industrial Services

One Equity Partners agreed to acquire the North American operations of AMECO from Fluor Corporation for $73 million. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, AMECO provides construction equipment, scaffolding, small-tools management and site services; OEP will operate AMECO as an independent company and has partnered with industry veteran Gary Bernardez as CEO to grow the business.

Wabtec Corporation Acquires Nordco from Greenbriar Equity Group

March 23, 2021

Transportation

Wabtec Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nordco, a North American supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment, from Greenbriar Equity Group for $400 million in cash. The acquisition expands Wabtec’s maintenance-of-way and railcar mover offerings, adds Nordco’s aftermarket and inspection technology capabilities, and is expected to be immediately accretive to EBITDA and cash flow while delivering cost synergies.