Valesco Industries Acquires AAA Distributor, Inc.

AAA Distributor Acquires Kitchen & Bath Solutions, The Ugly Duck, and Surplus Building Materials

August 30, 2022

Building Products

AAA Distributor, a Philadelphia-based distributor of kitchen, bath and flooring products and a portfolio company of Valesco, completed add-on asset acquisitions of Kitchen & Bath Solutions (Atlanta/Marietta, GA), The Ugly Duck (Spokane, WA) and Surplus Building Materials (Dallas/Farmers Branch, TX). The transactions were supported by Valesco and a subordinated debt and equity co-investment from Brookside Capital Partners to expand AAA's geographic footprint, product categories and digital sales capabilities.

Valesco Industries and Brookside Capital Partners Complete Majority Recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing

July 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries completed a majority recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing, a Clinton Township, Michigan manufacturer of interior commercial and architectural wood doors. Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment alongside the selling shareholders, with Comerica Bank as senior lender; the transaction will support growth, new machinery investments and geographic expansion.

Valesco Acquires Express Home Services (Express Flooring)

November 27, 2019

Building Products

Valesco Fund II completed a majority buyout and control recapitalization of Express Home Services, LLC ("Express Flooring"), a Phoenix-based regional provider of residential and commercial flooring solutions. Co-investors on the transaction included Brookside Mezzanine Partners (providing subordinated debt and an equity co-investment), HighGrove Companies, Longhouse Partners and Express management; senior debt was provided by a bank investor in Valesco Fund II to support growth and geographic expansion.

Valesco Industries Acquires American Bedding Manufacturers

March 26, 2024

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of American Bedding Manufacturers (ABM) on March 26, 2024, marking the second platform investment from Valesco Fund III. Headquartered in Athens, Tennessee, ABM is a niche manufacturer and distributor of mattresses, bed frames and case goods serving institutional end markets; the founders, Boyd and Dale Reynolds, sold a majority stake and FourBridges Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor.

Valesco‑Led Recapitalization of TopDown, Inc.

March 7, 2022

Automotive

Valesco Industries led a majority recapitalization of TopDown, Inc., partnering with co-investors Tecum Capital, Brookside Capital Partners, Patriot Capital, a Valesco limited partner and members of TopDown management. River Associates Investments sold its stake; financial terms were not disclosed. The capital aims to accelerate TopDown's digital/ecommerce strategy, expand product lines and fund strategic add-on acquisitions to grow the automotive aftermarket platform.

Valesco Industries Acquires T-H Marine Supplies, Inc.

July 31, 2019

Manufacturing

Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., a Huntsville, Alabama-based manufacturer of recreational boat parts and marine accessories. Brookside provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to facilitate the transaction; the deal recapitalized the existing ownership group and will support growth initiatives including expansion of T-H Marine's e-commerce footprint.