Ark MFG Acquires Tarpon Stainless Fabricators, Inc.

Ark MFG Acquires NAKS Stainless Steel Custom Fabrication Division

February 5, 2026

Manufacturing

Ark MFG has acquired North American Kitchen Solutions' (NAKS) stainless steel custom fabrication division, including Custom Kitchen Fabricators (Texas), Lane Manufacturing (Georgia), and Stainless Specialties Inc. (Ohio). The divestiture lets NAKS concentrate on its core commercial kitchen ventilation platform while Ark MFG expands and invests in its stainless-steel fabrication platform.

Russel Metals Acquires Tampa Bay Steel

December 4, 2024

Industrial Services

Russel Metals Inc. has closed its acquisition of Tampa Bay Steel, adding the Tampa-based steel distributor and processor to its Southern U.S. businesses. The purchase expands Russel Metals' regional presence and processing capabilities as it pursues growth in the southern U.S. market.

Patrick Industries Acquires Taco Metals

November 30, 2020

Manufacturing

Patrick Industries, Inc. completed the acquisition of Taco Metals, LLC, a Miami-based manufacturer of marine products and accessories. Taco, a family-owned business for over 60 years, is projected to have approximately $40 million in 2020 revenue and will operate as a stand-alone brand within Patrick to expand its marine and aftermarket platform.

Tide Rock Holdings Acquires Fabcon

July 26, 2022

Manufacturing

Tide Rock Holdings has acquired Fabcon, a Santa Ana, California–based contract manufacturer specializing in precision sheet metal, machining and electronic assembly, to expand its metals division alongside existing portfolio companies Bayless Manufacturing and Accu-Fab. The deal adds vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and capacity in the Western U.S. to Tide Rock's metals portfolio to support growth across industrial and electronics end markets.

Maysteel Industries Acquires Star Precision Manufacturing, Inc.

January 16, 2024

Manufacturing

Maysteel Industries, a portfolio company of Littlejohn Capital, acquired Star Precision Manufacturing, a full-service sheet metal fabrication and precision machining firm in Frederick, Colorado. Patriot Capital provided subordinated debt financing in support of the add-on acquisition, which expands Maysteel's manufacturing capabilities and geographic footprint in the Mountain West.

Saronic Acquires Gulf Craft to Accelerate Autonomous Shipbuilding

April 16, 2025

Manufacturing

Saronic acquired Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to establish a prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) program, beginning with the 150-foot ASV "Marauder." The deal gives Saronic nearly 100 acres in Franklin, Louisiana, retains Gulf Craft's workforce, and includes a planned $250 million investment in yard upgrades and capacity to scale production (with plans to add 500+ jobs over the next 3–4 years).