Ligchine International Acquires The Power Buggy Company

PlayPower to Acquire BCI Burke

February 16, 2026

Manufacturing

PlayPower signed a definitive agreement to acquire BCI Burke, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of commercial playground equipment. The acquisition is intended to expand PlayPower’s product portfolio and strengthen its position in the commercial playground market; it is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, although the FTC has sued to block the proposed deal.

Alpine Power Systems Acquires Chicago Industrial Battery, Inc.

December 16, 2025

Industrial Services

Alpine Power Systems has acquired Chicago Industrial Battery, Inc., a Chicagoland provider of motive power batteries, chargers, rentals and services founded in 2010 by Mark Calderini. The purchase expands Alpine's PowerMAX used and rental motive power battery and charger offerings and broadens the company's geographic presence in the Chicago region; Calderini will remain actively involved in the business.

Winnebago Industries Acquires Lithionics Battery

March 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Winnebago Industries has agreed to acquire Lithionics Battery, a Clearwater, Florida-based lithium-ion battery solutions provider to the recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. The acquisition is intended to expand Winnebago's electrical and electrification capabilities, secure a critical supply chain component, and accelerate product innovation across its RV, marine and specialty vehicle brands.

RAF Industries Acquires Ligchine Corporation from Blue Sage Capital and Hanover Partners

August 15, 2022

Manufacturing

RAF Industries, a long‑term private investment firm based in Philadelphia, acquired Ligchine Corporation, a Darien, Wisconsin‑based designer and manufacturer of laser‑guided boom screeds, from private equity owners Blue Sage Capital and Hanover Partners. The transaction transfers control of the niche construction equipment manufacturer to RAF as the sellers exit their investment after supporting product and go‑to‑market expansion.

LCI Industries' Lippert Acquires Girard Systems and Girard Products LLC

March 28, 2022

Manufacturing

Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc., a subsidiary of LCI Industries (Lippert), has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Girard Systems and Girard Products LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of proprietary awnings and tankless water heaters serving the recreational vehicle (RV), specialty vehicle and aftermarket channels. The acquisition expands Lippert's product portfolio in shade and appliance offerings for OEM and aftermarket customers and aims to drive new content growth across RV classes.

The Lucas Group (BAV, Inc.) Acquires Power Manufacturing, Inc.

January 9, 2021

Manufacturing

The Lucas Group, through its subsidiary BAV, Inc., acquired Power Manufacturing, Inc., a maker of plastic parts and assembly components for the motorcoach, bus and transit markets based in Elkhart, Indiana. The acquisition brings Power Manufacturing into The Lucas Group's portfolio (its fourth company) and is intended to support further growth and operational improvements under new ownership.