Valesco Acquires Blower Application, LLC (BloApCo)

Valesco Industries Acquires American Bedding Manufacturers

March 26, 2024

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of American Bedding Manufacturers (ABM) on March 26, 2024, marking the second platform investment from Valesco Fund III. Headquartered in Athens, Tennessee, ABM is a niche manufacturer and distributor of mattresses, bed frames and case goods serving institutional end markets; the founders, Boyd and Dale Reynolds, sold a majority stake and FourBridges Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor.

Valesco Industries Acquires Barrier1 Systems

November 23, 2020

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries (Valesco Fund II) completed a majority buyout of Barrier1 Systems, Inc., a Greensboro, North Carolina-based designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of crash-rated vehicle barrier systems and perimeter security solutions. Valesco is supporting a control recapitalization and will partner with the founder and management to improve operations, sales/marketing and reporting while pursuing growth in the global physical security market.

Valesco Industries Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions (Hoodmart) from Weinberg Capital Group

November 29, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Valesco Industries, a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquired North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc. (dba Hoodmart), a factory-direct manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation and fire suppression systems headquartered in Elyria, Ohio. The transaction represents Weinberg Capital Group's exit after owning Hoodmart since 2016, during which the company nearly tripled sales and was positioned for continued growth under new PE ownership.

Valesco Industries Acquires AAA Distributor, Inc.

June 17, 2021

Building Products

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout and control recapitalization of AAA Distributor, Inc., a Philadelphia-based distributor, wholesaler and retailer of kitchen, bath and flooring products. Brookside Capital Partners and AAA management co-invested (Brookside providing subordinated debt and equity) to support AAA's growth in Philadelphia and expansion into new U.S. markets.

Ingersoll Rand Acquires APSCO, Blutek and UT Pumps in $135M Bolt-on Deal

October 2, 2024

Manufacturing

Ingersoll Rand Inc. acquired Air Power Systems Co., LLC (APSCO), Blutek s.r.l., and UT Pumps & Systems Private Limited in bolt-on transactions for a combined purchase price of approximately $135 million. The acquisitions add more than $50 million of combined revenue and expand Ingersoll Rand's pump, compressor and fluid-handling technologies and aftermarket capabilities across the United States, Italy and India.

Valesco Industries and Brookside Capital Partners Complete Majority Recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing

July 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries completed a majority recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing, a Clinton Township, Michigan manufacturer of interior commercial and architectural wood doors. Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment alongside the selling shareholders, with Comerica Bank as senior lender; the transaction will support growth, new machinery investments and geographic expansion.