Eberhart Capital Acquires M. J. Van Damme Inc.

Rubelmann Capital Acquires John A. Van Den Bosch Co.

December 13, 2023

Consumer Products

Rubelmann Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, has acquired John A. Van Den Bosch Co., a fifth-generation pet products distributor and manufacturer of Nature's Window wild bird seed. David Blatte, former CEO and Chairman of Quaker Pet Group and WorldWise Inc., partnered with Rubelmann and will serve as Chairman; current CEO Joel DeBruin will remain in place.

Mentha Acquires Majority Stake in Van Vulpen

December 6, 2019

Construction

Dutch private equity firm Mentha has acquired a majority interest in Van Vulpen, a leading Netherlands-based contractor specializing in underground infrastructure networks and horizontal directional drilling. The deal, approved by the Dutch competition authority (ACM), positions Mentha to support Van Vulpen's continued growth, innovation (including electric drilling rigs) and controlled expansion while Management (Arjan de Nijs) remains a co-shareholder and active leader.

Waterland Private Equity Acquires Van Vulpen

January 13, 2023

Construction

Waterland Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Van Vulpen from Mentha, with the current management reinvesting in the business. Van Vulpen is a Gorinchem-based specialist in underground infrastructure and horizontal directional drilling serving electricity, gas and water utilities; Waterland will support further growth and professionalization of the business.

Eberhart Capital Acquires The Equipment Source, LLC

May 13, 2020

Construction

Eberhart Capital, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based private equity firm, has acquired The Equipment Source, LLC, a Naples, Florida-based tool and equipment rental company serving contractors and consumers. The Equipment Source will join Eberhart Capital sister company Contractor Sales & Service, and management transitioned from founder Billy Martinez to Steve Acquafresca as general manager; terms were not disclosed.

Warren Equity Partners Acquires Majority Interest in M&D Distributors

January 8, 2019

Industrial Services

Warren Equity Partners acquired a majority interest in Magneto & Diesel Injector Service, Inc. (“M&D Distributors”) from the Ingram family, who rolled a portion of their equity and will remain involved on the board. M&D, based in Humble, Texas, is an aftermarket distributor and rebuilder of diesel engine parts serving commercial trucking and industrial equipment markets; Warren Equity will support the company’s next phase of growth. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Verdantas Acquires M-H-M, Inc. to Expand Northern California Water Services

January 9, 2025

Environmental Services

Verdantas, a digitally enabled environmental and engineering consulting firm backed by Sterling Investment Partners, has acquired M-H-M, Inc. (MHM) of Marysville, California. The acquisition expands Verdantas' water, land development and surveying capabilities in northern California and strengthens its relationships with municipalities, public agencies and private clients in the region.