Branford Castle‑Backed GPT Industries Acquires Integrated Rectifier Technologies

Branford Castle Partners Acquires Garlock Pipeline Technologies (GPT) from EnPro Industries

February 22, 2023

Manufacturing

Branford Castle Partners (Branford Castle Partners II, L.P.) acquired Garlock Pipeline Technologies (GPT), an EnPro Industries operating division that manufactures pipeline sealing and electrical isolation products. The transaction included a simultaneous, accretive sale‑leaseback of GPT’s 64,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to Tempus Realty Partners; terms were not disclosed.

ETL Systems Acquires IRT Technologies

February 14, 2025

Telecommunications

ETL Systems has acquired Canadian satellite-communications manufacturer IRT Technologies to broaden its RF amplifier and uplink/downlink product portfolio. The acquisition preserves IRT’s Canadian facility and is intended to strengthen ETL’s technical capabilities and North American go-to-market presence for broadcasting, telecom and defence customers.

Integrated Power Services Acquires B&B Transformer

August 13, 2024

Industrial Services

Integrated Power Services (IPS), a Greenville, South Carolina-based provider of power management and electromechanical services, acquired B&B Transformer, a remanufacturer and repairer of oil-filled distribution transformers based in Farmington, Minnesota, effective August 13, 2024. The deal expands IPS's power management portfolio and service capabilities for industrial, commercial, utility, and renewable energy customers.

Fortress Acquires Gyptech

November 27, 2024

Building Products

Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have acquired a majority stake in Gyptech, the Burlington, Ontario–headquartered designer and fabricator of gypsum wallboard and asphalt-shingle manufacturing equipment. The transaction (in which Gyptech management retains a minority stake) was announced as providing strategic support for global growth, scaling innovative technologies, and expanding aftermarket and energy‑reduction offerings; Wynnchurch Capital is the selling private equity sponsor. Moelis acted as Fortress's financial advisor and Evercore as placement agent on the financing.

Arcwood Environmental Acquires Innovative Recycling Technologies (IRT)

August 28, 2025

Environmental Services

Arcwood Environmental has acquired Innovative Recycling Technologies (IRT), a Lindenhurst, New York-based provider of hazardous waste collection, lab packing and field services. The acquisition expands Arcwood's footprint across New York, North Jersey and Connecticut and strengthens its soil logistics and field services capabilities in the Northeast.

Trident Motion Technologies Acquires Global Point Technologies

January 6, 2022

Manufacturing

RFE Investment Partners-backed Trident Motion Technologies has acquired Global Point Technologies (GPT), a global sourcing and contract manufacturing provider specializing in injection molding, solenoids, wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies. The acquisition adds supply chain, engineering and value-added manufacturing capabilities to Trident Motion's portfolio to better serve automotive, medical, industrial and commercial OEM customers.