North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) & Weinberg Capital Group Acquire Lane Mechanical Inc.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Acquires Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF)

January 9, 2025

Manufacturing

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company of Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries, has acquired Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF). The add-on expands NAKS’ stainless‑steel fabrication and manufacturing capabilities to better serve foodservice and commercial kitchen customers and strengthens NAKS’ national manufacturing footprint.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Acquires Stainless Specialties, Inc.

November 21, 2023

Manufacturing

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company sponsored by Valesco Industries, acquired Stainless Specialties, Inc., a custom stainless‑steel fabricator based in Eastlake, Ohio. The add‑on expands NAKS' custom fabrication capacity and adds a third production facility to its operating footprint to better serve the commercial foodservice market.

Ark MFG Acquires NAKS Stainless Steel Custom Fabrication Division

February 5, 2026

Manufacturing

Ark MFG has acquired North American Kitchen Solutions' (NAKS) stainless steel custom fabrication division, including Custom Kitchen Fabricators (Texas), Lane Manufacturing (Georgia), and Stainless Specialties Inc. (Ohio). The divestiture lets NAKS concentrate on its core commercial kitchen ventilation platform while Ark MFG expands and invests in its stainless-steel fabrication platform.

Valesco Industries Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS)

November 20, 2022

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) on November 10, 2022, partnering with Centerfield Capital Partners and the existing management team. Valesco will support NAKS' growth through new product development, strategic location expansion, and customer acquisition while providing subordinated debt alongside co-investors.

Valesco Industries Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions (Hoodmart) from Weinberg Capital Group

November 29, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Valesco Industries, a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquired North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc. (dba Hoodmart), a factory-direct manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation and fire suppression systems headquartered in Elyria, Ohio. The transaction represents Weinberg Capital Group's exit after owning Hoodmart since 2016, during which the company nearly tripled sales and was positioned for continued growth under new PE ownership.

NAI Group Acquires KSM Electronics

May 23, 2023

Manufacturing

NAI Group, a Troy, Michigan-based interconnect solutions manufacturer backed by Pritzker Private Capital, has acquired KSM Electronics, a Fort Lauderdale-based custom cable, wire harness and electromechanical assembler. The deal expands NAI's aerospace & defense and medical manufacturing capabilities and adds KSM's U.S. and Mexico production footprint to support the combined company's growth.