Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Fraser Steel, LLC

AZZ Inc. Acquires Seattle Galvanizing Company

July 31, 2026

Industrial Services

AZZ Inc. announced it has acquired 100% of the equity in Seattle Galvanizing Company Inc., a multi-site hot-dip and spin galvanizing provider headquartered in Arlington, Washington. The acquisition expands AZZ Metal Coatings’ network to 43 galvanizing sites in North America and establishes AZZ’s first direct Pacific Northwest presence.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Arctic Industries

February 20, 2024

Manufacturing

Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Arctic Industries, a national manufacturer and distributor of walk-in coolers, freezers and the CoolBot refrigeration controller. The transaction (completed in partnership with Arctic management) will support Arctic's nationwide expansion by leveraging its bi-coastal manufacturing footprint and product portfolio across foodservice, healthcare and industrial end markets. Brown Gibbons Lang served as financial advisor to selling owner Stoic Holdings; terms were not disclosed.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires GT Golf Holdings, Inc.

January 12, 2023

Consumer Products

Chicago-based private equity firm Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired GT Golf Holdings, Inc., a Vista, California–based distributor of consumable golf products, in partnership with the company's management team. The transaction (terms undisclosed) transfers ownership from Hadley Capital to Kinzie and positions GT Golf to expand nationally while leveraging Kinzie's technology and operational resources.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Chelsea Lighting

September 8, 2020

Electrical Services

Kinzie Capital Partners, alongside co-investor Patriot Capital and Chelsea Lighting's management team, acquired Chelsea Lighting NYC, LLC, a New York–based lighting and lighting-controls distributor. The deal positions Chelsea to expand its national footprint and accelerate its Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and lighting controls capabilities while management retains significant ownership.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Colony Display LLC

November 19, 2019

Manufacturing

Chicago-based private equity firm Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired Colony Display LLC, a designer, manufacturer and installer of customized retail, home improvement and hospitality fixtures headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The transaction was completed in partnership with the company's founders and management; Colony will continue to be led by CEO Chuck Zich as Kinzie provides operational and technological support to drive the company's next phase of growth.

Union Partners Acquires Maksteel

April 17, 2018

Industrial Services

Chicago-based metals and logistics operator Union Partners has acquired Maksteel, a Mississauga, Ontario steel service center and toll processor. The deal expands Union Partners' North American footprint and adds substantial processing, inventory and dedicated transportation capabilities to serve customers across industries including automotive, construction and oil & gas.