ERMCO (AECI) Acquires Spire Power Solutions from Mill Point Capital

Spire Power Solutions L.P. Acquires V&F Transformer Corporation

August 26, 2021

Manufacturing

Spire Power Solutions L.P., a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC, acquired the assets of V&F Transformer Corporation, a family-owned manufacturer of custom dry‑type transformers based in Elgin, Illinois. The transaction expands Spire's dry‑type transformer offering and strengthens its presence in high‑growth end markets including data centers, electric vehicle/battery charging, and industrial automation.

CriticalPoint Capital Acquires AECOM's Power Construction Division to Launch United E&C

October 19, 2020

Construction

Affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital have closed the acquisition of AECOM's Power Construction division and launched the business as an independent company, United E&C, Inc. CriticalPoint said it will partner with United's management to build a stand-alone infrastructure engineering and construction platform serving power generation, transmission & distribution, and renewable markets.

Spire Capital Invests in ERI Solutions, Inc.

January 24, 2019

Industrial Services

Spire Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, announced an undisclosed investment in ERI Solutions, Inc., a Wichita, Kansas provider of testing, inspection, safety, environmental and compliance services. The capital will support ERI's cloud-based technology platform, expand its client footprint and enable growth through new service offerings and strategic acquisitions while CEO Nathan Vander Griend remains in place.

Energy Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in PROENERGY

September 5, 2024

Energy

Energy Capital Partners (ECP) has acquired a majority interest in PROENERGY Holdings, a vertically integrated aeroderivative gas turbine platform with a 2.4 GW fleet of contracted peakers and global turbine services. The transaction (terms not disclosed) transfers control from affiliates of Eos Partners and ACON Investments to ECP, which will support PROENERGY's platform expansion, growth initiatives, and continued operations under existing leadership.

Gryphon-backed Shermco Industries Acquires Electrical Manufacturing and Distributors (EMD)

August 27, 2019

Industrial Services

Shermco Industries, majority-owned by Gryphon Investors, has acquired Electrical Manufacturing and Distributors, Inc. (EMD), a Wichita Falls-based provider of process controls, systems integration, electrical engineering and control panel fabrication. The acquisition expands Shermco's service capabilities in process controls and strengthens its presence in midstream oil & gas and industrial end markets; EMD's management will remain with the company.

Sparks Holdings, Inc. Acquires Echo Powerline, LLC

July 2, 2020

Utilities

Sparks Holdings, Inc., an investment affiliate of Sparks Energy, Inc., acquired Echo Powerline, LLC, a Bunkie, Louisiana-based powerline construction and utility contractor. The deal expands Sparks' Gulf Coast market share and capabilities — Echo serves roughly 15 utility and government customers across Louisiana and Texas and will gain additional capacity and resources from Sparks.