Fortune Brands Acquires LARSON Manufacturing

Fortune Brands Acquires Solar Innovations

February 1, 2022

Building Products

Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) acquired Solar Innovations, LLC on January 31, 2022, adding the Pittsburgh-area manufacturer of wide-opening exterior door systems and outdoor enclosures to its Outdoors & Security segment. The deal (up to $63 million net of tax benefits) brings Solar Innovations' ~30 patents, R&D capabilities and ~135 associates into Fortune Brands to accelerate its outdoor living product portfolio and premium door offerings.

Outdoor Living Brands Acquires Superior Fence & Rail

December 16, 2021

Building Products

Outdoor Living Brands has acquired Superior Fence & Rail, adding the leading national fencing franchise to its portfolio of outdoor living and home services brands. The deal, completed after Outdoor Living Brands joined LYNX Franchising (a MidOcean Partners portfolio company), expands service offerings for franchisees and customers while accelerating Superior Fence & Rail's national growth.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Lawrence Doors

November 6, 2024

Building Products

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lawrence Doors, a US manufacturer of coiling steel doors, grilles and counter shutters based in Baldwin Park, California. The acquisition expands ASSA ABLOY's entrance systems portfolio and strengthens its presence on the US West Coast by adding complementary products and capabilities.

Barrette Outdoor Living Acquires Madden Manufacturing

October 1, 2021

Building Products

Barrette Outdoor Living, a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor living products, acquired Madden Manufacturing of Lake Ozark, Missouri, a maker of railing products and screen enclosures. The deal expands Barrette's product portfolio and improves shipping and service capabilities to contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners across the country.

Andersen Corporation Acquires Bright Wood Corporation

December 10, 2025

Building Products

Andersen Corporation agreed to acquire Bright Wood Corporation, the largest independent manufacturer of window and patio door components and engineered dimensional lumber, in a strategic purchase to strengthen its supply chain and support industry partnerships. Bright Wood — headquartered in Madras, Oregon, with more than 1,000 employees across 28 processing plants — will continue to operate under local leadership with Andersen participating at board and executive governance levels.

Cornerstone Building Brands Acquires Harvey Building Products from Dunes Point Capital

March 20, 2024

Manufacturing

Cornerstone Building Brands has agreed to acquire Harvey Building Products, a Waltham, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of windows and doors, from Dunes Point Capital. The acquisition adds Harvey's Harvey, SoftLite and Thermo-Tech brands, roughly 1,200 employees and four manufacturing facilities across the Northeast and Midwest, increasing Cornerstone's exposure to the Repair & Remodel (R&R) end market and strengthening its distribution and dealer channels.