DiPonio Contracting Acquires Lodestar Construction
January 16, 2025
Shelby Township-based DiPonio Contracting, a portfolio company of Evolution Strategy Partners, has acquired Lodestar Construction of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The add-on expands DiPonio’s presence across the lower peninsula and strengthens its utilities maintenance and infrastructure construction capabilities for municipal and public-sector customers.
- Buyers
- DiPonio Contracting, Evolution Strategy Partners
- Targets
- Lodestar Construction
- Platforms
- DiPonio Contracting
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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