Shur-Co Acquires US Tarp

Shur-Co (Behrman Capital Portfolio Company) Acquires AB Airbags

May 22, 2024

Manufacturing

Shur-Co, a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, has acquired AB Airbags, a Carlsbad, California–based supplier of dunnage airbags, accessory tools and cargo securement solutions. The deal expands Shur-Co’s protective packaging and cargo control product offering and distribution footprint; financial terms were not disclosed and Mesirow served as exclusive sell-side advisor to AB Airbags.

Impact Environmental Group Acquires The Tarp Depot

September 15, 2023

Manufacturing

Impact Environmental Group (IEG), an Elgin, Illinois–based environmental products platform, has acquired The Tarp Depot, a manufacturer and distributor of spill containment, dewatering products and transportation tarps headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. The acquisition expands IEG's tarp and tarping systems capabilities (complementing its 2022 Deroche Canvas deal), extends its geographic footprint and provides cross-selling opportunities into IEG's national customer channels.

Safe Fleet Acquires Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions

August 18, 2023

Manufacturing

Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital, has acquired Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, a designer and manufacturer of rolling tarpaulin systems for flatbed and platform trailers. The deal brings Merlot's Vango rolling tarp systems, installation and aftermarket service capabilities into Safe Fleet's Commercial Vehicle Group as an add-on to expand its tarp system product portfolio and geographic reach; Merlot will continue to be led by its existing management team in Verona, Pennsylvania.

Continuim Equity Partners Acquires Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions

September 29, 2021

Manufacturing

Continuim Equity Partners has acquired Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, a Verona, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of retractable tarp systems, from founders Vince and Lori Merlot, who will remain in an advisory role. Continuim plans to implement its operational playbook to increase production capacity, drive product innovation, and pursue strategic add-ons to expand Merlot's service and installation footprint.

Behrman Capital Acquires Shur-Co

July 29, 2021

Manufacturing

Behrman Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Shur-Co, LLC, a Yankton, South Dakota-based manufacturer of cargo covering and cargo control systems. Shur-Co—previously a subsidiary of PCM Companies (PCMC)—will continue to be led by CEO Terry Tennant and will partner with Behrman to accelerate its growth and product development across agriculture, construction, waste and rail end markets.

Capital One Acquires BlueTarp Financial

July 10, 2019

Payments & Fintech

Capital One agreed to acquire BlueTarp Financial from private equity owner Long Ridge Equity Partners in a deal announced in mid‑2019 and expected to close in Q3 2019. The acquisition expands Capital One’s B2B trade‑credit and servicing capabilities by bringing BlueTarp’s credit management and trade‑credit platform and client relationships (including building‑products distribution) into Capital One.