Trulite Acquires Dependable Glass Works

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.

Trulite Acquires Insulite Glass Company

January 31, 2025

Building Products

Trulite, a North American architectural glass and aluminum solutions provider backed by Truelink Capital, acquired Insulite Glass, a regional glass fabricator headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, effective January 31, 2025. The add-on purchase expands Trulite's geographic footprint and product offering in the Midwest while providing additional investment to grow Insulite's operations.

Trulite Acquires American Insulated Glass from AV Capital

March 4, 2024

Building Products

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, backed by Truelink Capital, has acquired and merged American Insulated Glass (AIG), expanding Trulite’s fabrication footprint and product offering. The acquisition—supported by Truelink Capital and following a succession led by AV Capital and AIG leadership—adds AIG’s regional capacity and residential product capabilities to Trulite’s platform to accelerate geographic and capability expansion.

Strength Capital Partners Acquires Truesdell Corporation

April 15, 2021

Construction

Strength Capital Partners has acquired Truesdell Corporation, a Tempe, Arizona–headquartered provider of concrete infrastructure maintenance, repair and safety enhancement services. Terms were not disclosed; Strength will support Truesdell's growth through organic initiatives and a buy-and-build strategy supported by financing from First Merchants Bank, Northcreek Mezzanine and Midwest Mezzanine. Peninsula Capital Partners was the selling investor and D.A. Davidson served as financial advisor to Peninsula and Truesdell.

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.

Safelite Group Acquires Troy Auto Glass

April 28, 2021

Automotive

Safelite Group has acquired the assets of Troy Auto Glass in Troy, Michigan, completing the transaction on April 28, 2021. The acquisition expands Safelite's local service footprint and brings Troy Auto Glass associates and capabilities (including vehicle glass repair and recalibration expertise) into the Safelite AutoGlass network.