The Crossing Group Acquires Trenchless Crossing Support (TCS)

Tailwind Capital to Merge National Trench Safety with Trench Plate Rental Company

April 1, 2021

Industrial Services

National Trench Safety (NTS) has agreed to merge with Trench Plate Rental Company (TPRC), a portfolio company of Tailwind Capital. The combined company will operate under the National Trench Safety brand and is expected to be majority-owned by Tailwind Capital.

Lynn Electronics Acquires Total Cable Solutions

March 15, 2021

Telecommunications

Lynn Electronics completed its acquisition of Total Cable Solutions (TCS), a Springboro, Ohio manufacturer of telecom and data center cable products. The deal expands Lynn's product portfolio and manufacturing capacity—adding a third 11,500 sq. ft. facility—and strengthens its position in the telecom and data center markets.

Pacific Shoring Products Acquires Xterra Trench Shields

January 5, 2021

Manufacturing

Pacific Shoring Products has acquired Pasadena, Texas-based Xterra Trench Shields to expand its trench safety product offering to include a full line of both steel and aluminum safety products. The transaction is an add-on to Pacific Shoring (a PE-backed platform) and is intended to broaden capabilities and accelerate growth across the combined company's national footprint.

The Kleinfelder Group Acquires Gas Transmission Systems, Inc.

October 20, 2020

Engineering Services

The Kleinfelder Group, a Wind Point Partners-backed engineering and professional services firm, acquired Gas Transmission Systems, Inc. (GTS) on October 19, 2020. The add-on expands Kleinfelder’s gas utilities and pipeline services capabilities and enhances its presence in the U.S. energy infrastructure market.

Crestone Services Group Acquires HDD Specialists, LLC and Underground Specialties, Inc.

January 22, 2020

Construction

Crestone Services Group (a PE-backed utility services platform) acquired HDD Specialists, LLC and Underground Specialties, Inc. to expand its directional drilling and trenchless-utility capabilities ahead of increased 5G and utility-infrastructure work. The transactions fold Underground Specialties into Crestone's DrillTech division and retain HDDS leadership to grow crews and service offerings across power, gas and telecom markets.

The Vortex Companies Acquires Trenchless Pipe Repairs LLC

January 13, 2020

Environmental Services

The Vortex Companies has acquired the assets of Trenchless Pipe Repairs LLC (TPR), a trenchless sewer and drain services provider based in Sumner, Washington. The acquisition expands Vortex's geographic reach and service capabilities in the Pacific Northwest while bringing TPR founder Nick Patrick into a national product/management role.