Fulcrum Capital Partners Invests in GlassMasters Autoglass

Driven Brands Acquires Auto Glass Fitters

September 8, 2022

Automotive

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. acquired Auto Glass Fitters to bolster its U.S. auto glass repair, replacement, and calibration capabilities, expanding its East Coast footprint and mobile service capacity. The deal further densifies Driven Brands' glass portfolio and provides Auto Glass Fitters access to shared services including data analytics, marketing, procurement, and insurance/fleet customer relationships.

PGW Auto Glass Acquires AutoglassCRM

March 4, 2024

Automotive

PGW Auto Glass, a One Equity Partners–backed distributor of automotive replacement glass, has acquired AutoglassCRM, a provider of VIN decoding services and point-of-sale software for automotive glass installers. The acquisition is being rolled into PGW's new Everything Autoglass offering to expand its digital tools and shop-management capabilities for installers.

West Edge Partners Acquires Dakotaland Autoglass

October 12, 2022

Automotive

West Edge Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm, acquired Dakotaland Autoglass, a Midwest distributor and service provider of aftermarket automotive replacement glass and paint/body equipment. Financing was provided in part by First Capital Partners (subordinated debt and equity) and O2 Sponsor Finance (division of Old Second National Bank); terms were not disclosed.

Cable Manufacturing & Assembly Acquires Glassmaster Controls

June 7, 2021

Manufacturing

Cable Manufacturing & Assembly (a Torque Capital Group portfolio company) has acquired Glassmaster Controls, a Kalamazoo-based designer and manufacturer of mechanical cables, controls, and actuation assemblies. The acquisition is an add-on to strengthen CMA's product portfolio and expand its position in heavy truck, recreational products and agriculture end markets.

Capital Square Partners Invests in Bits In Glass

February 7, 2024

IT Services

Capital Square Partners, a Singapore-based private equity firm, has completed a growth investment in Bits In Glass, a digital transformation and hyperautomation services firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The investment will support BIG’s organic and inorganic growth, global expansion and capability enhancement; Canaccord Genuity advised Bits In Glass on the transaction.

Founders East Capital Partners Invests in Alumitech Architectural Glass and Metal

November 8, 2023

Building Products

Founders East Capital Partners has completed an investment in Alumitech Architectural Glass and Metal, a Halifax-based provider of engineered curtain walls, architectural windows, skylights, storefronts, doors, metal cladding and custom fabricated architectural glass. Founder Norsat Eblaghi will remain an owner and director and will work with Founders East to select and mentor the company’s next president as part of a succession-focused recapitalization to support the company’s next phase of growth.