WAI Global Acquires ACI Automotive from Standard Motor Products

Cooper Machinery Services Acquires ACI Services, Inc.

January 21, 2025

Industrial Services

Cooper Machinery Services, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired ACI Services, Inc., a longtime provider of engineered solutions and hardware for reciprocating compressors. The deal strengthens Cooper's compressor engineering, aftermarket parts and service capabilities and expands its ability to serve energy and industrial customers.

Westlake Corporation Acquires ACI/Perplastic Group's Compounding Solutions Business

January 5, 2026

Manufacturing

Westlake Corporation has completed the acquisition of the global compounding solutions businesses of the ACI/Perplastic Group (collectively, "ACI"). The deal expands Westlake Global Compounds' manufacturing footprint into Portugal, Romania and Tunisia (adding to Mexico) and brings new specialty products and advanced technologies to Westlake's Housing & Infrastructure Products business.

WAI Global Acquires Pos Service Holland

December 2, 2024

Automotive

WAI Global has acquired Pos Service Holland (PSH) from Nordian Capital Partners, expanding WAI's presence and capabilities in Europe. PSH, headquartered in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, supplies high-quality rotating electrical solutions (starters, alternators) across automotive, truck, agricultural, shipping and industrial end markets.

American Industrial Acquisition Corporation Acquires KI USA Corporation

November 21, 2024

Manufacturing

An affiliate of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC) has acquired KI USA Corporation from Keiaisha Co., Ltd. The deal includes KI USA’s Berea, Kentucky manufacturing facility and its subsidiary in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico; AIAC intends to maintain technical support from Keiaisha during transition and pursue additional long‑term automotive contracts.

Avnan Capital Acquires Allied Components International

December 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Avnan Capital has acquired Allied Components International (ACI), a Foothill Ranch, California-based designer and manufacturer of magnetic electronic components. The transaction closed on December 4, 2023; Avnan plans to grow the business with industry veterans joining to manage and scale the new portfolio company.

Carlyle Acquires Worldpac from Advance Auto Parts for $1.5 Billion

August 22, 2024

Automotive

Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle acquired Worldpac, Inc. from Advance Auto Parts for $1.5 billion in cash. Worldpac — a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts with more than 100 facilities and over 5,000 employees — generated roughly $2.1 billion of revenue and ~$100 million of EBITDA over the last twelve months; Carlyle intends to operate Worldpac as an independent, growth-focused company.