West Edge Partners Acquires Dakotaland Autoglass

PGW Auto Glass Acquires Dakotaland Autoglass from West Edge Partners

May 30, 2025

Automotive

PGW Auto Glass has acquired Dakotaland Autoglass, a 13-location independent distributor and installer of automotive replacement glass and related supplies based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The transaction, effective May 30, 2025, was an exit by West Edge Partners; terms were not disclosed. PGW — a portfolio company of One Equity Partners — said the deal expands its geographic presence and integrates Dakotaland into PGW’s distribution, installation and Everything Autoglass technology platform.

One Equity Partners Acquires PGW Auto Glass from LKQ Corporation

March 14, 2022

Transportation

One Equity Partners (OEP) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PGW Auto Glass, the largest independent distributor of aftermarket auto glass in North America, from a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation. OEP will partner with PGW management, led by Todd Fencak as CEO, to establish PGW as an independent, standalone business and invest to accelerate growth across its distribution network of 113 facilities and ~900 employees.

Fulcrum Capital Partners Invests in GlassMasters Autoglass

February 10, 2026

Automotive

Fulcrum Capital Partners has made a control investment in GlassMasters Autoglass, a Calgary-based multi-location autoglass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration platform serving retail and commercial customers across four Canadian provinces. Fulcrum intends to support GlassMasters' growth by investing in people, locations and capabilities to expand the company's reach and service offering.

Palladium Equity Partners Creates Collision Auto Parts by Acquiring Three Aftermarket Distributors

May 5, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Palladium Equity Partners, through its joint-venture affiliate Palladium Heritage, partnered with management to acquire and combine National Auto Parts, USA, Inc.; NAP San Diego, LLC; and National Auto Parts-Oakland, LLC into a new platform, Collision Auto Parts LLC. The combined business operates six distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, serving over 3,000 customers (regional body shops, MSOs and walk-ins) and will pursue further growth via new locations and add-on acquisitions.

Midwest Growth Partners Sells Inland Coatings to Confidential Strategic Buyer

May 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Midwest Growth Partners has sold Inland Coatings Holdings, LLC to a confidential strategic buyer, marking an exit for the West Des Moines-based PE firm. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Adel, Iowa, Inland manufactures roof and automotive aftermarket coatings (SEBS, silicone, acrylic and polyurethane) and includes the previously acquired TRUCO Coatings and Aldo Products brands.

Sun European Partners Affiliate Acquires Allied Glass

January 6, 2020

Packaging

An affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP has completed the acquisition of Allied Glass, a Leeds-headquartered manufacturer of premium glass packaging for the spirits and food & drinks markets. Allied operates two manufacturing facilities and a dedicated decoration centre in Yorkshire; Sun European Partners said it will work with management and invest to support the company's continued development (financial terms were not disclosed).