Generation Growth Capital and Harrell's Car Wash Systems Acquire AutoShine of New England
January 20, 2020
Generation Growth Capital (GGC) and Harrell's Car Wash Systems announced the acquisition of AutoShine of New England, a Manchester, Connecticut-based seller, installer and servicer of car wash systems, parts and chemicals. The deal — terms not disclosed — is the fourth add-on to the GGC-backed Harrell's platform; AutoShine's president Frank Carpino will continue to manage the business.
- Buyers
- Generation Growth Capital Fund III, LP (Generation Growth Capital), Harrell's Car Wash Systems, Inc.
- Targets
- AutoShine of New England, LLC
- Platforms
- Harrell's Car Wash Systems, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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