SGS Acquires MP Machinery and Testing (MPM) from Praesidian Capital

Praesidian Capital Acquires Leading Testing Business

August 26, 2021

Industrial Services

Praesidian Capital, a New York–based private equity firm, acquired a controlling interest in a leading materials/testing services business that serves energy, aerospace & defense, laboratory, steel & pipe and other industrial markets. Praesidian said it will partner with management to scale the business organically and through strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities and market share.

HPS Investment Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SGS & Co

May 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

HPS Investment Partners has completed a transaction to acquire a majority equity stake in SGS & Co, a global provider of technology-enabled brand design, digital marketing, and packaging artwork services. The deal restructures SGS's capital structure with substantial debt reduction and positions the company to accelerate investments in technology, automation, and service expansion.

SGS SA Acquires Applied Technical Services from Odyssey Investment Partners

January 13, 2026

Industrial Services

Swiss testing, inspection and certification firm SGS SA completed the acquisition of Applied Technical Services, LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and other selling shareholders. The transaction, announced July 1, 2025 and completed January 13, 2026, is valued at roughly $1.32 billion and was financed via cash, debt and a small equity consideration to certain sellers and key employees.

Cooper Machinery Services Acquires Plant Process Machine Works (PPMW)

July 11, 2025

Industrial Services

Cooper Machinery Services, a Houston-based provider of compression equipment and services, acquired Plant Process Machine Works (PPMW), a reciprocating compressor service and engineering firm formerly owned by Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. The acquisition expands Cooper’s reciprocating compression capabilities and strengthens its aftermarket repair, engineering, and field support offerings for OEM and non-OEM equipment.

Industrial Service Solutions Acquires MSHS Pacific Power Group

February 14, 2026

Industrial Services

Industrial Service Solutions (ISS), a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired MSHS Pacific Power Group (MSHS & PPG) from MPE Partners. The add-on expands ISS's nationwide footprint with 10+ locations, adds more than 450 technical and support staff and 150+ OEM relationships, broadening ISS's combustion engine, marine and power generation MRO capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

G.S. Precision Acquires SMC Aerospace

March 25, 2022

Manufacturing

G.S. Precision, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, has acquired SMC Aerospace, a family-owned manufacturer of engineered tubes and machined components serving the aerospace and defense markets. The add-on expands G.S. Precision’s capabilities in precision tube and machined part manufacturing and will integrate SMC’s New Hampshire facilities and leadership into GSP operations.