Wincove Invests in Fortbrand Services

Fortbrand Acquires Xcēd Aviation Services from Sasser

July 17, 2025

Transportation

Fortbrand Services LLC, a portfolio company owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLP, has acquired Xcēd Aviation Services LLC from Sasser, Inc. The acquisition expands Fortbrand's GSE and AME leasing footprint — creating a combined fleet of over 4,900 pieces of equipment across more than 190 airports — and is intended to enhance service capabilities for airlines, airports, ground handlers and cargo operators.

Wincove Recapitalizes Sommers Generator Systems

September 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Wincove Private Holdings has recapitalized Sommers Generator Systems, partnering with President Chris McGregor who will remain in place alongside other existing investors. The investment will support Sommers' next phase of growth, including organic expansion of its geographic and service footprint and pursuit of additional acquisitions.

Wincove and Ironwood Capital Recapitalize Elite Equipment Rental

May 10, 2024

Industrial Services

Wincove Private Holdings, with participation from Ironwood Capital, recapitalized and provided growth capital to Elite Equipment Rental, LLC and its subsidiary Elite Parts, LLC. The transaction funds fleet growth, parts inventory and geographic expansion while Founder and President Chris Chapman remains in his leadership role.

Basalt Infrastructure Partners Acquires Fortbrand Services from Wincove Private Holdings

September 15, 2023

Transportation

Funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners have acquired Fortbrand Services LLC from a fund managed by Wincove Private Holdings and other investors. Fortbrand is an asset-backed ground support equipment (GSE) and airport maintenance equipment (AME) lessor serving airlines, airports, cargo companies and FBOs across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada; Basalt said it will support the company's next stage of growth and asset-base expansion.

Wincove Invests in PumpOne Environmental

October 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Wincove Private Holdings, LP invested in PumpOne Environmental, LLC, a Cornelius, North Carolina-based designer and manufacturer of leachate extraction pumps and landfill accessory products. Wincove partnered with PumpOne founders Shawn and Michele Devinney and GM Larry Holmes to support the company's next stage of organic and inorganic growth.

Wincove Private Holdings and Management Acquire Bluff Manufacturing from Hadley Capital

May 19, 2016

Manufacturing

Wincove Private Holdings, together with Bluff Manufacturing management, acquired Bluff Manufacturing, a Fort Worth-based maker of yard ramps, dock boards and warehouse safety equipment, from Hadley Capital. Cleary Gull acted as exclusive financial advisor to Bluff Manufacturing on the transaction; Wincove said it plans to support Bluff’s growth both organically and through acquisitions.