Scruggs Company and NTS Acquire Mid‑America Valve

Rox Capital Acquires Neil Technical Services and Merges with Scruggs Company (Scruggs NTS)

June 8, 2023

Industrial Services

Rox Capital completed the acquisition of Neil Technical Services (NTS) and merged it with its existing platform, Scruggs Company, creating the combined Scruggs NTS platform serving the Houston municipal water and wastewater market. Graycliff Partners provided a subordinated debt financing to support the transaction.

NPM Capital Takes Minority Stake in NTS Group

February 14, 2025

Manufacturing

NPM Capital is acquiring a minority stake in NTS Group to support the Eindhoven-based supplier of complex (opto)mechatronic systems in accelerating its international growth and expanding production capacity across Europe, Asia and North America. The deal, which will help NTS scale for semiconductor and analytical OEM customers, is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

MKS Pipe & Valve Co. Acquires Industrial Pipe & Supply

June 3, 2025

Industrial Services

MKS, a Kansas City-based, family-owned pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) distributor, has acquired Industrial Pipe & Supply (IPS) of Omaha, Nebraska. The acquisition expands MKS's Midwest footprint into Nebraska and Iowa, adds a local distribution point enabling same-day delivery and brings additional capabilities (e.g., actuated valve packages, custom machining) while retaining IPS's local team and brand.

Element Materials Technology Acquires National Technical Systems (NTS)

September 27, 2022

Industrial Services

Element Materials Technology has completed the acquisition of National Technical Systems (NTS) from Aurora Capital Partners. The deal expands Element's North American footprint and testing, inspection and certification capabilities across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical and connected-technology end markets.

Tencarva Machinery Company Acquires Atlantic Valve & Equipment

April 2, 2025

Industrial Services

Tencarva Machinery Company, a PE-backed industrial pump and flow-control distributor, has acquired Atlantic Valve & Equipment, a Richmond-based manufacturer's representative serving municipal and industrial water/wastewater markets across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The acquisition, supported by Tencarva investor Bessemer Investors, expands Tencarva’s municipal coverage and product line card; financial terms were not disclosed.

Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires North East Technical Sales

December 2, 2024

Industrial Services

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a Frontenac-backed supplier of fluid power, automation and flow control solutions, has acquired North East Technical Sales, Inc. (NETS), a Harleysville, Pennsylvania-based distributor of instrumentation and control products. NETS will continue operating under its name with existing leadership, and the acquisition expands MCE's flow control footprint and service capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic.