Armstrong World Industries Acquires Eventscape to Expand Architectural Specialties

Armstrong World Industries Acquires A. Zahner Company

December 4, 2024

Building Products

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has acquired A. Zahner Company, a Kansas City–based designer, engineer and fabricator of high-design exterior architectural metal solutions. The acquisition expands Armstrong's exterior architectural metal capabilities and complements its existing architectural specialties portfolio; Armstrong funded the deal with cash and its revolving credit facility.

Cresa Acquires Agile Work Evolutions

January 10, 2022

Real Estate

Cresa has acquired Agile Work Evolutions (AWE), a tech-enabled workplace strategy and advisory firm, to expand its workplace strategy, workforce analytics and change-management capabilities. The acquisition will bolster Cresa's ability to help occupiers adopt hybrid and flexible workplace solutions and speed decision-making on occupancy strategy.

The Riverside Company Invests in EventsAIR

April 1, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

The Riverside Company has made a growth investment in EventsAIR, an Australian provider of cloud-based event management software, in partnership with founder Trevor Gardiner and members of management. Riverside will support EventsAIR's international expansion into North America and Europe and invest in product evolution and M&A to accelerate global growth.

American Event Services Acquires Canariis Corporation

March 17, 2024

Manufacturing

American Event Services (AES) has acquired Riverview, Florida-based Canariis Corporation, a privately owned manufacturer of custom UL-listed packaged HVAC, plumbing and fire-protection systems. Canariis will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under President Steven St. John (who retains a significant ownership stake); Tony Tauer has been named CEO of AES. The combined companies now operate four manufacturing locations totaling over 150,000 sq. ft. and about 165 employees, expanding AES's manufacturing capacity and distribution reach.

Armstrong World Industries Acquires Geometrik Manufacturing

September 18, 2025

Building Products

Armstrong World Industries has acquired Geometrik Manufacturing Inc., a Kelowna, British Columbia–based designer and manufacturer of wood acoustical ceiling and wall systems. The acquisition expands Armstrong’s wood product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in Canada and the U.S., and was funded with available cash; District Capital Partners served as buy-side adviser.

Apps Associates Acquires AEI Worldwide to Expand Oracle Value Chain Capabilities

February 17, 2022

IT Services

Apps Associates has acquired Ontario-based AEI Worldwide, a specialist in Oracle Value Chain Planning and integrations, marking Apps Associates' fourth acquisition. The deal adds niche planning, scheduling and S&OP expertise to Apps Associates' supply chain management offerings and expands its North American footprint across aerospace, high-tech, industrial/manufacturing and pharmaceutical end markets.