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

Valesco‑Led Recapitalization of TopDown, Inc.

March 7, 2022

Automotive

Valesco Industries led a majority recapitalization of TopDown, Inc., partnering with co-investors Tecum Capital, Brookside Capital Partners, Patriot Capital, a Valesco limited partner and members of TopDown management. River Associates Investments sold its stake; financial terms were not disclosed. The capital aims to accelerate TopDown's digital/ecommerce strategy, expand product lines and fund strategic add-on acquisitions to grow the automotive aftermarket platform.

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.

Brookside Capital Partners Recapitalizes Lynn Electronics, LLC

April 14, 2021

Telecommunications

Brookside Capital Partners provided senior debt and an equity co-investment to recapitalize Lynn Electronics, LLC, a portfolio company of NewSpring Mezzanine Capital. Lynn is an assembler and distributor of fiber-optic and copper cabling and connectivity components for data centers and wired/wireless communications.

Corinthian Capital and Valesco Acquire Majority Interest in Trimlight

May 6, 2025

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Corinthian Capital Group, in partnership with Valesco Industries, has acquired a majority interest in Trimlight, Inc., a West Jordan, Utah-based pioneer in permanent exterior LED lighting. The transaction was structured as a majority recapitalization to support Trimlight's growth — the company sells through a network of more than 300 exclusive dealers across the United States and Canada; FS Investments provided debt financing and D.A. Davidson acted as Trimlight's financial advisor.

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.

Brookside Capital Partners Invests in Principal LED, Inc.

December 12, 2022

Manufacturing

Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and a preferred-equity co-investment to support the growth strategy of Principal LED, Inc., a San Angelo, Texas-based manufacturer of LED modules and lighting components. Principal is an existing portfolio company of Valesco Industries, LLC; the capital package is intended to support the company's expansion and growth initiatives in the electrical sign and architectural illumination markets.