Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Acquires Rommel Infrastructure

Crest Rock Partners Acquires Lumin8 Transportation Technologies

December 15, 2020

Transportation

Crest Rock Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, made a majority investment in Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, a platform formed from W.L. Contractors, Carlson Construction Services and Wilburn Engineering. Lumin8 is headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, employs over 250 people, and provides traffic and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) services and technology to government entities and national contractors; Lumin8 management invested alongside Crest Rock and SDR Ventures served as sell-side advisor.

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Acquires Bean Electrical

May 11, 2023

Construction

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, a portfolio company of Crest Rock Partners, has acquired Bean Electrical, a Fort Worth, Texas-based provider of traffic signal and streetlight construction and maintenance services. The add-on expands Lumin8's operations into the Dallas–Fort Worth market and strengthens its ITS and traffic infrastructure installation and maintenance capabilities for government and contractor customers.

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Acquires Lightspeed Integrated Communications

February 16, 2023

Infrastructure

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, a portfolio company of Crest Rock Partners, has acquired Lightspeed Integrated Communications, a Castle Rock, Colorado-based fiber optic infrastructure services provider. The deal expands Lumin8's fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, and maintenance capabilities to support ITS and broadband projects and broadens its service footprint across the U.S.

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Acquires Watson Electrical Traffic Signal Division

November 7, 2023

Electrical Services

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, a portfolio company of Crest Rock Partners, has acquired the Traffic Signal division of Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC in an asset divestiture. The deal — executed as an add-on to Lumin8's platform — expands Lumin8's ITS and traffic-signal capabilities and more than doubles its presence in North Carolina, creating a combined organization of over 450 employees serving government agencies and contractors.

Helix Traffic Solutions Acquires Mels Electric

February 3, 2025

Infrastructure

Helix Traffic Solutions, a portfolio company majority-owned by Nonantum Capital Partners, has acquired Mels Electric of Wilmer, Texas. The add-on expands Helix's traffic safety infrastructure capabilities and strengthens its footprint in the Dallas–Fort Worth market; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Luminii Acquires London-based Precision Lighting and Remote Controlled Lighting

October 20, 2021

Manufacturing

Chicago-based Luminii acquired British lighting manufacturers Precision Lighting and Remote Controlled Lighting to expand its global presence and broaden its architectural LED product portfolio. The deal brings micro-lighting and motorized, app-controlled luminaires into Luminii’s offering, supporting expansion into London, broader Europe, and the Far East.