Elm Creek Partners Acquires Buda Woodworks

Montbleau Holdings (Crescendo-backed) Acquires Buda Woodworks

November 28, 2023

Building Products

Montbleau Holdings, a portfolio company of Crescendo Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Buda Woodworks. Westlake served as exclusive financial advisor to Buda; the deal is an add-on to Montbleau's platform to expand its custom woodworking and architectural millwork capabilities.

Modern Woodcrafts LLC Sold to Private Investor

March 3, 2023

Building Products

Generational Equity advised Modern Woodcrafts LLC of Plainville, Connecticut in its sale to an unnamed private investor. The transaction closed on March 3, 2023; Modern Woodcrafts is an architectural millwork manufacturer that provides end-to-end design, manufacturing and installation services for high-end commercial interiors.

Merak Group Acquires Woodcraft Design & Furnishings

October 15, 2024

Manufacturing

Miami-based private equity firm Merak Group has acquired Woodcraft Design and Furnishings, a Central Florida designer and manufacturer of custom furniture for the hospitality industry. Ascension Advisory served as exclusive financial advisor to Woodcraft; Merak says it will provide operational expertise and capital to support growth while preserving the company's founder-led culture.

Salt Creek Capital Acquires Builders Cabinet

February 4, 2026

Building Products

Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Builders Cabinet, Inc., a Chicago-based designer, manufacturer and installer of premium and semi-custom cabinetry serving the greater Chicagoland market. Founder and president Brian Benner prepared for retirement as part of the transaction; VP Brian Benner (owner) will transition out and Ben VanDixhorn will continue as vice president to support growth under Salt Creek's ownership.

Contract Lumber Acquires Cedar Supply

November 26, 2024

Building Products

Ohio-based Contract Lumber has acquired Cedar Supply, a family-owned Texas lumber and building materials supplier that has operated in the state for more than 50 years. The acquisition expands Contract Lumber’s footprint across Texas — including its first entry into the Dallas market — while preserving Cedar Supply’s operations and employee continuity.

Bison Acquires Woody Creek Midstream

October 8, 2020

Energy

Oklahoma City-based water infrastructure operator Bison has acquired Woody Creek Midstream, a water midstream company operating in the SCOOP. The deal brings long-term (15–30 year) water gathering and disposal contracts with Casillas Petroleum Resource Partners, Camino Natural Resources and Paloma Operating Company, expanding Bison's footprint and dedicated acreage across the Anadarko Basin.