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Nesma & Partners Acquires Global Engineering Firm Kent from Bluewater

March 6, 2024

Energy

Saudi Arabian contractor Nesma & Partners has agreed to acquire Kent, a Dubai-headquartered global energy engineering and project-management firm, from climate-focused PE firm Bluewater. The deal (terms undisclosed) completes Bluewater's multi-year value-creation plan that grew Kent to about $1.4bn in revenue and positions Nesma to expand its engineering capabilities and international footprint in conventional and low-carbon energy markets.

Kalibrate Technologies Acquires Kent Group Ltd.

February 4, 2019

Data & Analytics

Kalibrate Technologies Ltd., a Manchester-based location intelligence and fuel-pricing solutions provider, has acquired Kent Group Ltd., a London, Ontario-based fuel price information, benchmarking and consultancy firm. Kent Group will continue to operate independently in Canada while Kalibrate will integrate Kent's analysis and benchmarking services into its North American offering to deliver combined pricing, location planning, data and consultancy solutions.

K-Tec Acquires Ashland Industries

February 28, 2020

Manufacturing

K-Tec Holdings LLC, a manufacturer of earthmoving scrapers majority-owned by private investment firm Owner Resource Group (ORG), has acquired Ashland Industries Holdings Inc. The merger combines two specialty manufacturers in the earthmoving industry to expand product offerings, service coverage and geographic footprint across Rosenort, Manitoba and Ashland, Wisconsin.

SPATCO Energy Solutions Acquires K&K Electric

November 30, 2023

Electrical Services

SPATCO Energy Solutions, a Kian Capital–backed infrastructure services platform, has acquired K&K Electric, Inc., an electrical services provider focused on petroleum fueling and EV infrastructure based in Sanford, Florida. The add-on expands SPATCO's petroleum and EV capabilities and Florida footprint, adding roughly 70 electricians and strengthening service offerings across the Southeast United States.

Blue Water Energy Acquires Pipeline Technique Limited

May 23, 2019

Energy

London-based private equity firm Blue Water Energy has acquired Pipeline Technique Limited (PTL), a Huntly, Scotland-headquartered provider of pipeline welding, field joint coating and spoolbase services, from Heerema Marine Contractors. Blue Water said it will invest capital to support PTL’s future growth and independence as a specialist pipeline welding and coating services provider to the energy industry.

Stantec Acquires Hydrock, UK Integrated Engineering Design Firm

April 30, 2024

Engineering Services

Stantec has acquired Hydrock, a 950-person integrated engineering design firm headquartered in Bristol, England; the transaction closed on April 30, 2024, and terms were not disclosed. The acquisition increases Stantec's UK workforce by over 30%, broadening its capabilities in fire safety, energy and sustainability, civil and structural, MEP, transport, environmental, and geotechnical services to support low-carbon and infrastructure projects.