Hartree Partners Acquires ED&F Man Commodities' Four Core Business Units

Farmers Edge Acquires CommoditAg

August 12, 2021

Agriculture

Farmers Edge Inc. (TSX: FDGE) has agreed to acquire CommoditAg, an online marketplace for agricultural inputs, with CommoditAg operating as a wholly owned subsidiary led by its existing management. The acquisition expands Farmers Edge's e-commerce capabilities and integrates CommoditAg's fulfillment network and supplier relationships into Farmers Edge's connected digital agriculture ecosystem.

One Equity Partners to Acquire Fortaco Group

July 8, 2022

Industrial Services

Funds managed by CapMan Buyout have agreed to sell their holdings in Fortaco Group to private equity firm One Equity Partners. The deal will make One Equity Partners the new owner of the strategic partner to the heavy off-highway equipment and marine industries, with an emphasis on expanding offerings and international growth.

Blackford Capital Launches HEDS Platform by Merging Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation

March 20, 2026

Industrial Services

Blackford Capital announced the launch of a new HVAC, Electrical and Diversified Services (HEDS) platform by combining its acquisitions of Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation. The two companies have been merged under the Habco name, with Andrew Habel, CEO of Habco, leading the combined organization.

Company of Merchants Acquires C&D Scrap Metal, H-Town Scrap Metal and Fort Bend Recycling

May 2, 2023

Environmental Services

Company of Merchants has acquired three Houston-area metal recycling businesses — C&D Scrap Metal, H-Town Scrap Metal, and Fort Bend Recycling — and will consolidate the operations under the C&D brand. The deal expands Company of Merchants’ network of metal recycling facilities across the Greater Houston market, increasing accessibility for residential, contractor, and commercial/industrial customers and bringing the combined headcount to nearly 100 employees.

Comitis Capital Acquires The Tofoo Co.

August 20, 2024

Food & Beverage

Comitis Capital has acquired The Tofoo Co., a UK-based market leader in tofu and plant-based meat alternatives headquartered in Yorkshire. Existing management (David Knibbs and Lydia Smith) remain invested and will continue to lead the company as Comitis supports international expansion and channel growth into retail and foodservice.

Commercial Metals Company Acquires EDSCO Fasteners LLC

July 13, 2023

Manufacturing

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) has acquired EDSCO Fasteners LLC from MiddleGround Capital. EDSCO is a manufacturer of anchor cages, bolts and fasteners serving the North American electrical transmission market from four plants in Texas, Utah, Tennessee and North Carolina; CMC says the purchase expands its construction reinforcement capabilities and positions it for increased demand from electrical transmission and renewable energy projects.