Global GRAB Technologies Acquires Barrier1 Systems

BTG Positioning Systems Acquires GPR, Inc.

September 7, 2025

Engineering Services

BTG Positioning Systems has acquired US-based GPR, Inc., gaining exclusive access to GPR's patented ground-penetrating radar positioning technology to strengthen BTG's port automation product suite. The acquisition accelerates development of a new Ground Sensing Localisation (GSL) solution (target launch 2026) enabling highly accurate, GPS-independent positioning for cranes, autonomous vehicles and other port equipment.

Gladstone Investment Corporation Acquires Global GRAB Technologies

July 18, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Gladstone Investment Corporation has acquired Global GRAB Technologies in a $67.6 million transaction comprised of equity and senior secured debt. Global GRAB, based in Franklin, Tennessee, specializes in perimeter security and hostile vehicle mitigation systems for government and commercial clients; Gladstone said the investment will support the company's growth, product portfolio expansion, and ability to protect critical infrastructure.

Bertram Capital Invests in Perimeter Solutions Group

October 22, 2024

Industrial Services

Bertram Capital has invested in Perimeter Solutions Group (PSG), a Tampa-based provider of commercial and industrial perimeter protection solutions including permanent and rental fencing, automated gates, and access control services. The transaction, disclosed as Bertram’s second platform investment from its fifth flagship fund, will support PSG’s geographic expansion across the Southern U.S. and growth through organic and inorganic initiatives; terms were not disclosed.

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.

Global GRAB Technologies Acquires CatsClaw Americas, LLC

January 14, 2020

Manufacturing

Global GRAB Technologies, a Franklin, Tennessee-based vehicle barrier and perimeter security systems manufacturer, has acquired CatsClaw Americas, LLC, a maker of mobile and permanent vehicle tire shredding products. CatsClaw's sales, installation, manufacturing, service and support will be operated out of Global GRAB's headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee as Global GRAB expands its less-than-lethal vehicle immobilization product portfolio.

Graham Partners Acquires Gatekeeper Systems

October 31, 2019

Manufacturing

Graham Partners has acquired Gatekeeper Systems, a Foothill Ranch, California-based provider of patented, intelligent cart-based loss prevention and asset-management solutions for retail customers. Graham Partners said it will leverage its experience in retail loss prevention and IoT to accelerate Gatekeeper’s growth, expand its product development and pursue additional domestic and international markets.