LindFast Solutions Group (Nautic Partners) Acquires Big Bolt

LindFast Solutions Group Acquires Star Stainless Screw Company

August 4, 2022

Industrial Services

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a Nautic Partners-backed master distributor, has acquired Star Stainless Screw Company in partnership with Star management. The acquisition adds Star's 14 branch footprint across the U.S. and Canada to LSG's platform to expand distribution reach and product availability in the specialty fasteners market.

LindFast Solutions Group (Nautic Partners) Acquires AZ Wire & Cable from MFG Partners

January 8, 2026

Industrial Services

LindFast Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, has acquired AZ Wire & Cable from private equity owner MFG Partners. AZ, a Northbrook, Illinois-based master distributor of industrial, commercial, and specialty wire and cable, will join LSG’s distribution platform to expand product and geographic reach; financial terms were not disclosed.

LindFast Solutions Group Acquires Hi-Q Fasteners

December 27, 2023

Industrial Services

LindFast Solutions Group (a Nautic Partners portfolio company) has acquired Hi-Q Fasteners, a Santa Fe Springs, California-based provider of sems, thread-forming and machine screws, spacers, standoffs and self-clinching hardware. The deal, completed December 27, 2023, is an add-on to LindFast's platform intended to expand product capabilities and leverage LindFast's supply chain and distribution network across North America.

Colony Hardware Acquires Michigan-Based B&L Bolt and Slip-On Lock Nut

November 9, 2022

Building Products

Colony Hardware Corporation, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired Michigan-based value-added distributor B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, LLC. The add-on expands Colony's direct-to-jobsite distribution footprint in Michigan (Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo), broadens its product offering for contractors and manufacturers, and keeps management involvement with Dave Vander Ploeg retaining a stake.

Upside Growth Partners Acquires BOLT System

May 31, 2022

Trucking & Fleet

Nashville-based private investment firm Upside Growth Partners has acquired BOLT System, a Nashville-based cloud‑based SaaS transportation management system serving the trucking and logistics industry. Oaklyn Consulting advised BOLT's founders on strategic alternatives and initiated the transaction to provide founder liquidity and succession.

Salt Creek Capital Acquires American Anchor Bolt Mfg.

August 14, 2025

Manufacturing

Salt Creek Capital, a private investment firm based in Woodside, California, has acquired American Anchor Bolt Mfg., a Houston-based manufacturer of custom anchor bolts and embedded steel. Madison Street Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor; terms were not disclosed.