Yak Access Acquires Klein's Restoration Services

Liberty Restoration Group Acquires ServiceMaster Restoration Services by KRS

August 29, 2026

Healthcare Services

Liberty Restoration Group completed its acquisition of ServiceMaster Restoration Services by KRS, adding Peoria and Bloomington, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin to its disaster restoration and reconstruction platform. The deal expands Liberty’s multi-market ServiceMaster Restore franchise footprint and provides centralized resources while preserving local leadership.

Rainier Partners Acquires Kleen-Tech Services

September 4, 2025

Industrial Services

Rainier Partners, a Seattle-based private equity firm, has acquired Kleen-Tech Services, a Denver-founded national janitorial and facilities services provider operating across more than 30 states with approximately 2,000 employees. Under Rainier's ownership, Kleen-Tech will pursue organic growth and strategic M&A while leveraging Rainier's SUMMIT value creation process; Piper Sandler advised Rainier and G2 Capital Advisors advised Kleen-Tech on the transaction.

United Rentals Acquires Yak Access and Matting Businesses from Platinum Equity for $1.1 Billion

March 15, 2024

Transportation

United Rentals, Inc. completed its acquisition of Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC, and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC from Platinum Equity for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The deal adds a North American matting and temporary access solutions provider to United Rentals’ “one-stop-shop” Specialty offerings.

Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Interest in Kohler Energy from Kohler Co.

November 6, 2023

Energy

Platinum Equity has closed the transaction to acquire a majority interest in Kohler Energy from Kohler Co., establishing Kohler Energy as an independent, standalone business. Kohler Co. remains an investment partner, Brian Melka will serve as CEO and David Kohler will sit on the board; financial terms were not disclosed. Platinum Equity said it will invest in growth and operational initiatives to accelerate Kohler Energy's position in the global energy resilience market.

Alro Steel Acquires Klein Steel Service

May 27, 2022

Industrial Services

Alro Steel has acquired Klein Steel Service, a Rochester-based metals supplier and processing center that operates six facilities in western and central New York. The acquisition expands Alro's Northeast footprint and adds Klein Steel's inventory, value-added processing and component manufacturing capabilities to Alro's distribution network. Heritage Capital Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Klein Steel; terms were not disclosed.

Kustom US Acquires Zion Restoration (Pasco, WA)

July 1, 2020

Environmental Services

Kustom US has acquired Zion Restoration, a Pasco, Washington-based fire and water restoration firm, expanding Kustom's footprint in the Northwest. Zion's leadership (Paul and Sara Little) and staff will remain in place as the business operates as a division of Kustom to extend local capabilities and serve larger commercial and residential customers.