Tracked deals
29
29 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Industrial Services Buyers & Acquisitions in Kansas
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
26 pe · 19 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
7 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Geographic clustering: Multiple Kansas deals center on Wichita and Kansas City, with others tied to locations like Bonner Springs and El Dorado.
- Capability expansion: Transactions repeatedly add specialized service lines—calibration/torque equipment, emergency vehicle upfitting, ultrahigh-pressure waterjet and pressure systems, and seismic/vibration monitoring.
- Platform roll-ups and add-ons: Several deals describe portfolio scaling through add-on acquisitions or broader platform-consolidation strategies.
- Sector variety within “industrial services”: Aerospace-focused finishing, water and wastewater distribution, safety/reliability and compliance, crane rental/rigging, and onshore wind heavy lift appear in the same Kansas landscape.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pye-Barker Fire & Safety | 2 | Leading U.S. full‑service fire protection, life safety an... | Strategic |
| A&M Capital Partners II (Alvarez & Marsal Capital) | 1 | Middle-market private equity fund focused on control tran... | PE |
| Altamont Capital Partners | 1 | Private equity firm focused on control investments and pl... | PE |
| Argosy Private Equity | 1 | Lower-middle-market private equity firm providing capital... | PE |
| Argus Monitoring Solutions Holdings, LLC | 1 | Tech-enabled test and measurement services platform provi... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Benford Capital Partners | 1 | Chicago-based private equity firm focused on buy-and-buil... | PE |
| Bishop Lifting | 1 | Leading North American provider of wire rope, slings, rig... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Brady Industries | 1 | Distributor of facility, foodservice and janitorial produ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Centurion Group | 1 | Global equipment rentals, sales, and services provider se... | Strategic |
| Cushman & Wakefield | 1 | Global commercial real estate services firm offering brok... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Industrial Services in Kansas by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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July 27, 2026
- Buyer
- JM Test Systems, LLC., Kanbrick
- Target
- Alltite
- Seller
- Tom Smith (Founder, Alltite)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
JM Test Systems acquired Alltite, a calibration and torque equipment services provider headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The transaction expands JM Test’s calibration capabilities and extends its central United States service reach, with Alltite continuing to operate from its Wichita location.
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July 25, 2026
- Buyer
- LEHR
- Target
- 911 Custom
- Seller
- Jarod Busch (founder; to remain engaged in a consulting capacity)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
LEHR, the emergency vehicle upfitter, announced the acquisition of 911 Custom, an emergency vehicle upfitter and distributor serving law enforcement agencies across the Midwest. The deal expands LEHR’s national upfitting platform into a high-growth region spanning Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Iowa.
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- Buyer
- KMT Group, Inc.
- Target
- Shape Waterblast Group, Advanced Pressure Systems, Aqua-Dyne, Riverstone Pressure Systems
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Shape Technologies Group announced the expansion of KMT Group to include Shape Waterblast Group (SWG) and its flagship brand Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), along with related SWG brands Aqua-Dyne and Riverstone Pressure Systems. The expanded organization is positioned as a broad ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) portfolio spanning waterjet cutting, LDPE high-pressure systems, industrial waterblasting, and surface preparation.
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June 8, 2026
- Buyer
- LEHR Upfitters Holdings LLC
- Target
- 911 Custom LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
LEHR Upfitters Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Broadwing Capital Management, acquired 911 Custom LLC. Oaklyn Consulting served as exclusive financial advisor to 911 Custom; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Centurion Group
- Target
- Trand Inc
- Seller
- Terry and Sandra Arnett
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Centurion Group (Centurion) has acquired Trand Inc., a family-owned provider of complex lifting operations for the onshore wind industry, to advance Centurion’s expansion into the US onshore wind sector. The deal strengthens Centurion’s existing US lifting services and adds specialist heavy-lift capabilities, complementing its Minnesota-based Althoff Crane Service operations for growth across the Mid-West.
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March 17, 2026
- Buyer
- NewMile Capital, Haywood Lane
- Target
- Wilkerson Crane Rental
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Wilkerson Crane Rental, a Bonner Springs, Kansas-based provider of crane rental, rigging, and heavy lifting solutions, announced a strategic investment from NewMile Capital and Haywood Lane. The capital will support fleet and geographic expansion, enhanced service capabilities, and Wilkerson’s ongoing program of strategic acquisitions.
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September 4, 2025
- Buyer
- Bishop Lifting, Altamont Capital Partners
- Target
- American Rigger's Supply, Inc.
- Seller
- Jennifer Hughes
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Bishop Lifting, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of American Rigger's Supply, a family-owned sling fabrication and rigging supplier headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. The deal expands Bishop's Midwest branch network and service capabilities; owner Jennifer Hughes will assist with the transition and Neal Edwards will serve as Branch Manager.
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August 28, 2025
- Buyer
- Scruggs Company, Neil Technical Services (NTS), Rox Capital Partners
- Target
- Mid‑America Valve
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Scruggs Company and Neil Technical Services (NTS), a portfolio company of Rox Capital Partners, have acquired Mid‑America Valve (MAV), a regional distributor serving the water and wastewater sector. The deal expands the Scruggs/NTS platform's geographic reach in the Midwest and enhances its ability to provide integrated product and field service solutions to municipalities, utilities, and industrial customers.
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April 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Littlejohn Capital, LLC, Route 2 Capital Partners
- Target
- 3P Processing
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Littlejohn Capital, the family office of Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., has acquired 3P Processing, a Wichita-based provider of metal processing and finishing solutions for the aerospace industry. Route 2 Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity investment to support the transaction; 3P holds multiple NADCAP certifications and more than 20 OEM approvals serving commercial, business aviation and defense customers.
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March 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Shore Capital Partners
- Target
- TCG Services
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Shore Capital Partners has formed a partnership with TCG Services, an asset-light facility management provider headquartered in El Dorado, Kansas. Shore will support TCG with investments in team, technology and infrastructure and pursue organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions to scale the business.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Benford Capital Partners, Argus Monitoring Solutions Holdings, LLC
- Target
- Morgan Construction Services, Inc.
- Seller
- Rob Morgan
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Benford Capital Partners’ portfolio company Argus Monitoring Solutions has acquired Morgan Construction Services, a Kansas City–based provider of seismic and vibration monitoring services for the construction sector. The add-on strengthens Argus' Midwest footprint and service capabilities, with Morgan's employees retained and founder Rob Morgan remaining as a manager focused on regional expansion.
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- Buyer
- Sterling Investment Partners
- Target
- PROtect, LLC
- Seller
- Spire Capital Partners
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sterling Investment Partners has acquired PROtect, a Wichita-based provider of safety, reliability, compliance and risk-management services, from Spire Capital Partners. PROtect, which employs over 550 people and offers NDT, mechanical integrity, pipeline integrity, environmental and compliance solutions (including proprietary software), will be a Sterling platform to drive further geographic and service expansion; financial terms were not disclosed.
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October 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Sentry Safety Solutions, Mitchell Capital, Evolution Strategy Partners
- Target
- Tactical Safety Solutions
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sentry Safety Solutions has acquired Tactical Safety Solutions, a provider of safety professionals, technical rescue teams, and first-response services, expanding Sentry’s rescue and training capabilities. The deal is backed by Mitchell Capital and Evolution Strategy Partners and positions Sentry to accelerate growth and expand services across construction, manufacturing, energy, and petrochemical end markets.
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September 26, 2024
- Buyer
- DC Capital Partners Management, LP
- Target
- PK Companies Group, LLC
- Seller
- Founders (Brian and Kenny Turpin)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
DC Capital Partners has made a control investment in PK Companies Group, LLC, with PK founders Brian and Kenny Turpin reinvesting equity. The partnership will fund PK's expansion across geographies, markets and capabilities, supporting investments in equipment, new facilities and growth of its tech-enabled inspection, maintenance and specialty services.
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August 14, 2024
- Buyer
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Target
- Safety Plus First Aid & Safety
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Safety Plus First Aid & Safety, a Wichita, Kansas-based provider of first-aid kits, AEDs, CPR kits, safety equipment, training and workplace safety assessments. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker’s Midwest footprint and complements its code-compliance and life-safety service offerings for commercial customers.
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August 2, 2024
- Buyer
- Vixxo Corporation
- Target
- CWFS (Cushman & Wakefield's third‑party vendor managed site maintenance business, formerly Quality Solutions, Inc.)
- Seller
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Vixxo Corporation acquired Cushman & Wakefield’s third‑party multi‑site vendor managed site maintenance business (CWFS), formerly Quality Solutions, Inc., based in Wichita, Kansas, adding about 280 employees. The add‑on expands Vixxo’s multi‑site facilities maintenance capabilities, program management expertise and presence across retail, convenience and healthcare end markets.
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- Buyer
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Target
- Garden City Fire & Safety
- Seller
- Hank and Melissa Morgan (owners of Garden City Fire & Safety)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Garden City Fire & Safety, a family-owned extinguisher service business based in Garden City, Kansas. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker's presence and service footprint in southwest Kansas, adding local extinguisher sales, hydrostatic testing, inspections, maintenance and hands-on training capabilities.
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August 17, 2023
- Buyer
- The Lawless Group
- Target
- Hobart Associates
- Seller
- Don (Jesse) James Sr.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Lawless Group, a Dallas-based manufacturers' representation agency, has acquired Hobart Associates of Kansas City, Kansas, expanding Lawless's warehousing program to eight locations and extending its North Central regional coverage. The deal completes a succession plan for Hobart founder Don (Jesse) James Sr. and brings Hobart's offices, training center and more than 60,000 square feet of warehouse space into Lawless's solutions offering.
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- Buyer
- MKD Electric, LLC, Hastings Equity Partners
- Target
- Bachelor Controls, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
MKD Electric, a portfolio company of Hastings Equity Partners, has invested in Bachelor Controls, a Sabetha, Kansas-based control systems integrator. The transaction expands MKD's automation and electrical service capabilities, broadens its geographic footprint, and strengthens offerings to food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and other manufacturing customers.
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March 11, 2022
- Buyer
- Argosy Private Equity
- Target
- Preco, Inc.
- Seller
- Preco, Inc. (company being sold; seller not otherwise specified)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Argosy Private Equity acquired Preco, Inc. in a purchase that closed on March 11, 2022. Preco designs and manufactures laser processing and specialty die cutting systems and also provides related contract manufacturing services.
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November 15, 2021
- Buyer
- Waterlogic Americas (Waterlogic)
- Target
- Boresow's Water Company
- Seller
- Larry Boresow
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Waterlogic Americas (Waterlogic) has acquired Boresow's Water Company, a commercial point-of-use water provider with locations in Overland Park, Kansas and Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Waterlogic's regional density in Kansas and Pennsylvania and brings the local customer base and operations of founder Larry Boresow into Waterlogic's service network.
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- Buyer
- VSS Capital Partners (Veronis Suhler Stevenson), Lincolnshire Management, WP Global Partners, GarMark Partners
- Target
- Barrier Companies
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
In April 2021 VSS Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of Barrier Companies alongside Lincolnshire Management, WP Global Partners and GarMark Partners. The transaction positions Lenexa-based Barrier — a provider of fire and life safety compliance, inspections and repairs for hospital systems nationwide — for accelerated growth and a roll-up/add-on acquisition strategy.
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- Buyer
- Lincolnshire Management, Inc., VSS Capital Partners
- Target
- Barrier Companies
- Seller
- Kirk Kaiser, Jaye Sieland, Michael Haverty
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Lincolnshire Management and VSS Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of Barrier Companies, a Lenexa, Kansas-based provider of fire and life safety (FLS) and containment services. Barrier's management (Kirk Kaiser, Jaye Sieland and Michael Haverty) reinvested and retained significant equity while the new capital will support accelerated organic growth and an add-on acquisition strategy.
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- Buyer
- Spire Capital Partners, ERI Solutions
- Target
- DBI (DBI Group / DBI, Inc.)
- Seller
- DBI shareholders / principals
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Spire Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization investment in DBI (DBI Group / DBI, Inc.), a Lenexa, Kansas-based provider of nondestructive testing, mechanical integrity and pipeline inspection services. Spire simultaneously merged DBI with its existing portfolio company ERI Solutions to create a larger U.S. testing, inspection, certification and compliance services platform led by ERI's CEO.
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August 3, 2020
- Buyer
- Gen Cap America, Inc.
- Target
- TFM Services
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gen Cap America, a Nashville-based private equity firm, has acquired TFM Services, a Wichita-based facilities maintenance company, in partnership with TFM management. Terms were not disclosed; Gen Cap said it will partner with the existing management team to grow TFM across the region and continue its service offerings in janitorial, floor maintenance and related facility services.
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October 8, 2019
- Buyer
- Brady Industries, A&M Capital Partners II (Alvarez & Marsal Capital)
- Target
- MASSCO, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Brady Industries, a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners II (part of Alvarez & Marsal Capital), has acquired a majority interest in MASSCO, Inc., a regional distributor of janitorial, office and packaging supplies headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The acquisition is an add-on to Brady's platform that expands its product mix into industrial packaging and extends its distribution footprint into three additional states.
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- Buyer
- Trilantic North America, Sunbelt Transformer
- Target
- Solomon Corporation
- Seller
- Funds managed by the GFI Energy Group of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Trilantic North America's portfolio company Sunbelt Transformer has merged with Solomon Corporation, a provider of refurbishment, repair and salvage services for electrical transformers. The combined business will expand Sunbelt's footprint and service offering across commercial, industrial and utility customers throughout North America; Tom Smith will serve as Chairman and CEO of the combined entity while Tom Hemmer will serve as Group President of Solomon.
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January 24, 2019
- Buyer
- Spire Capital
- Target
- ERI Solutions, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Spire Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, announced an undisclosed investment in ERI Solutions, Inc., a Wichita, Kansas provider of testing, inspection, safety, environmental and compliance services. The capital will support ERI's cloud-based technology platform, expand its client footprint and enable growth through new service offerings and strategic acquisitions while CEO Nathan Vander Griend remains in place.
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- Buyer
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Target
- Quality Solutions, Inc. (QSI)
- Seller
- Gridiron Capital, LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Cushman & Wakefield has completed the acquisition of Quality Solutions, Inc. (QSI), an asset-light facilities management and field services provider headquartered near Wichita, Kansas. The seller was Gridiron Capital, which had partnered with QSI since 2012 to scale the business; the deal expands Cushman & Wakefield’s facilities management capabilities and North American coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of industrial services acquisitions are featured for Kansas?
The listed transactions cover a range of industrial services, including calibration and torque equipment services, emergency vehicle upfitting and distribution, heavy lift and rigging, crane rental, metal processing/finishing, water and wastewater valve distribution, and seismic/vibration monitoring.
Which Kansas metros show up most in these deals?
Wichita and Kansas City appear multiple times across the deal descriptions, including targets and operating locations tied to those areas.
Do the Kansas deals tend to be platform-building or smaller bolt-ons?
Many of the transactions are described as expanding a platform—through add-on acquisitions, geographic reach expansion, or consolidation into broader service offerings—rather than stand-alone operational changes.
Are private equity-backed buyers involved in these Kansas industrial services acquisitions?
Yes. The page facts include multiple private equity and investment-backed buyers and portfolios, such as Sterling Investment Partners, Altamont Capital Partners, Broadwing Capital Management, Rox Capital Partners, Route 2 Capital Partners (financing), Shore Capital Partners, and Benford Capital Partners.
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