Truelink Capital Acquires Zep, Inc. from New Mountain Capital

Truelink Capital Acquires SouthernCarlson from Kyocera Corporation

February 10, 2026

Industrial Services

Truelink Capital has acquired SouthernCarlson, a leading U.S. distributor of fasteners, tools, packaging and construction supplies, from Kyocera Corporation. The transaction is supported by a senior secured credit facility co-led by Bain Capital Credit and Goldman Sachs Alternatives to finance Truelink's purchase; SouthernCarlson will operate as an independent, nationwide platform to pursue organic growth and strategic M&A.

Zep Acquires EcoClear

September 10, 2020

Industrial Services

Zep Inc. has acquired EcoClear LLC, a deep‑cleaning and sanitation services provider specializing in food‑processing and refrigerated facilities. EcoClear will be integrated into Zep’s AFCO Food & Beverage division to broaden Zep’s sanitation and disinfectant services and capabilities for food & beverage processors and other critical facility operators.

National Carwash Solutions Acquires Zep Vehicle Care from Zep, Inc.

November 4, 2021

Manufacturing

National Carwash Solutions (NCS), majority-owned by Berkshire Partners, has acquired Zep Vehicle Care (ZVC) from Zep, Inc. The acquisition adds ZVC's commercial car wash chemical brands (including Armor All Professional, Blue Coral, and Rain‑X) and PurClean water reclamation equipment to NCS's equipment, chemicals, and service offerings as an add-on to its platform.

Truelink Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Prime Electric from WestView Capital Partners

January 8, 2026

Electrical Services

Truelink Capital has acquired a majority stake in Prime Electric from WestView Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Prime Electric, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is a leading West Coast electrical contractor serving data center, technology, healthcare, commercial and industrial clients. The deal positions Prime for continued regional expansion and capability growth under Truelink's ownership while WestView remains involved.

Truelink Capital Acquires Flipp Corporation

August 16, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired Flipp Corporation, a Toronto-headquartered marketing technology platform that connects retailers and CPG manufacturers to millions of shoppers. Truelink said it will invest to accelerate product innovation, expand distribution, and pursue organic growth and potential strategic add-ons to scale Flipp's digital merchandising capabilities.

Truelink Capital Acquires Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions

November 1, 2022

Building Products

Truelink Capital has acquired Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, one of North America's largest architectural glass and aluminum fabricators, from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners. Truelink — a newly launched middle-market private equity firm based in Los Angeles — plans to support Trulite's geographic expansion, operational optimization and growth via strategic investments and M&A while retaining the existing management team.