Ascent Lifting (Shorehill Capital) Acquires Brevard Rigging Supply

Ascent Lifting Acquires Charleston's Rigging & Marine Hardware

February 3, 2025

Industrial Services

Ascent Lifting, a portfolio company of Shorehill Capital, completed the acquisition of Charleston's Rigging & Marine Hardware (CRMH) on February 3, 2025. The add-on expands Ascent's footprint into South Carolina with two full-service branches (North Charleston and Columbia) and adds fabrication, load-testing and crane-service capabilities.

Ascent Lifting Acquires Cargo Control USA

March 6, 2023

Industrial Services

Ascent Lifting, a Shorehill Capital-backed distributor and fabricator of lifting and rigging products, completed the acquisition of Cargo Control USA on March 1, 2023. The add-on deal expands Ascent Lifting's product offering, production and warehouse capacity and extends its geographic reach into Sanford, North Carolina.

Ascent Lifting Acquires CERTEX USA

March 7, 2024

Industrial Services

Ascent Lifting, a Shorehill Capital portfolio company, completed the acquisition of CERTEX USA, a Phoenix-based distributor and fabricator of lifting and rigging products. The deal — financed by Twin Brook Capital Partners and GMB Capital Partners — expands Ascent's geographic footprint and service capabilities across the U.S.; CERTEX CEO Dee Schweigert becomes CEO of Ascent.

Bishop Lifting Acquires American Rigger's Supply

September 4, 2025

Industrial Services

Bishop Lifting, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of American Rigger's Supply, a family-owned sling fabrication and rigging supplier headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. The deal expands Bishop's Midwest branch network and service capabilities; owner Jennifer Hughes will assist with the transition and Neal Edwards will serve as Branch Manager.

Bishop Lifting Acquires Worswick Group Holdings (Certified Slings & Supply)

December 13, 2022

Industrial Services

Bishop Lifting, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of Worswick Group Holdings — a Florida-based group that includes Certified Slings and Supply and several other brands with ten operating locations across Florida. The add-on expands Bishop Lifting's physical footprint into Florida, broadens its lifting and rigging product and service offerings, and keeps prior owner Doug Worswick in a leadership role with the combined business.

Capital Extension Acquires Long Island Crane & Rigging

June 13, 2024

Industrial Services

Capital Extension Crane & Lift, a Memphis-based heavy equipment holding company, has acquired Long Island Crane & Rigging, a Westhampton Beach, New York crane rental, rigging and transportation services provider. Protegrity Advisors served as exclusive advisor to Long Island Crane & Rigging; Brad Allan will remain in his leadership role as the business becomes part of Capital Extension’s portfolio to expand its New York-area coverage.