Industrial Services Acquisitions in Michigan

Tavoron, a manufacturing automation platform backed by Fusion Capital Partners, acquired DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw in a deal that closed on February 5, 2026. The acquisition expands Tavoron's industrial automation capabilities and Midwest footprint by adding DP's motion control products, engineering services, and panel-building expertise.

The Colt Group, a Houston-based industrial leak repair and mechanical solutions provider backed by Capstreet, has acquired Watertap, Inc., a Wixom, Michigan-based provider of critical line intervention services. The add-on expands Colt's line intervention platform and regional coverage across the Great Lakes, while retaining Watertap's team; terms were not disclosed.

Talon Metals Corp. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Lundin Mining's Eagle Mine and associated Humboldt Mill (held via Lundin Mining US Ltd.), creating a multi-asset U.S. nickel-copper company. As consideration, Lundin Mining received 275,152,232 Talon shares and a limited production-payment royalty on non-Eagle ore processed at the Humboldt Mill; the deal brings the Eagle operating team into Talon and positions the company to extend mine life and accelerate regional exploration.

Acme Finishing Company of Elk Grove Village, Illinois has acquired Freedom Finishing of Benton Harbor, Michigan. The deal transfers ownership from founders Gloria and Erik Ender to Acme and expands Acme's Midwest coating capacity with Freedom's 60,000-square-foot powder and electrocoating facility; Calder Capital advised Freedom Finishing on the transaction.

High Performance Metal Finishing has acquired KEPCO, Inc., a Vicksburg, Michigan–based metal-finishing company; the transaction closed on December 4, 2025. The acquisition expands High Performance's production capacity and technical capabilities in electropolishing, passivation, and related surface-treatment services for automotive, medical, aerospace and other manufacturing customers.

Apex Test Labs has acquired the operations of Bureau Veritas’ electrical testing laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, expanding Apex’s electrical component and EMC testing capabilities while keeping the existing team and leadership in place. The move, executed by Apex (which is backed by BGM Ventures and the Trilogy Group), aims to provide continuity of service for customers and broaden Apex’s one‑stop testing offerings for manufacturers and suppliers.

Strength Capital Partners has completed an acquisition of Grand Equipment Company, a Hudsonville, Michigan-based construction equipment dealer and rental provider. Strength acquired Grand from Cognitive Capital Partners and will partner with CEO Jeff Grasman and the management team to support continued growth and expand the company's rental, sales, parts and service capabilities.

Lightview Capital announced a strategic growth investment in FSS Technologies, a provider of integrated fire, security, life-safety and technology solutions headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Glass Lake Holdings served as the independent sponsor for the transaction; proceeds will support FSS’s expansion, enhanced service capabilities, and future strategic acquisitions.

DuBois Chemicals, a Cincinnati-based specialty chemical provider, has acquired Broadmoor Products, a Grand Rapids water treatment chemistry and services provider. The transaction expands DuBois' Water Solutions capabilities and deepens its service coverage across the United States and Canada; financial terms were not disclosed.

Active Thermal Solutions, a portfolio company of LDR Partners, has acquired D&B Heat Transfer Products, a Grand Rapids, Michigan–based radiator and heat-exchanger service provider. The add-on expands Active’s Midwest footprint, integrates D&B into the Active Radiator network, and broadens capabilities in DPF cleaning and aftermarket parts distribution to strengthen regional service coverage.

XCEL NDT LLC, a Graycliff Partners portfolio company, acquired Integrity Assessment Group (IAG) to expand its non-destructive testing (NDT) and integrity services capabilities. The deal adds maintenance and cathodic protection services and broadens XCEL's end-market exposure—notably into power generation—while increasing manpower and specialized equipment.

Elevator Service, Inc. (ESI), parent of City Elevator of Michigan, has acquired Detroit-based elevator service provider Elevator Technology as owner Wayne Bolen retires. Elevator Technology will operate under City Elevator of Michigan, expanding ESI's footprint and service capabilities in the Detroit metro while ensuring continuity for customers and employees.

Peak Technologies, a portfolio company of Sole Source Capital, has acquired Automation Intelligence, a Flint, Michigan-based robotics systems integrator. The add-on strengthens Peak's Smart Technologies offering by adding advanced robotics and machine vision capabilities to its digital supply chain and AIDC solutions; terms were not disclosed.

E-3 Tech, LLC has acquired Sylvan Inc., a North American multi-trade construction and MEP services provider, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Blue Point Capital Partners and Sylvan management. Blue Point Capital, the exiting sponsor, rolled a portion of its equity into the deal; the partnership positions Sylvan to scale via built‑tech enablement and a programmatic M&A strategy.

Paeonia Industries, the industrial operating platform of Singapore-based Paeonia Group, has acquired the Savant Group, a Midland, Michigan–based consortium of companies specializing in lubricant testing, laboratory instrumentation, and materials certification. The deal will keep Savant's operations in Midland while leveraging Paeonia's global resources to expand capabilities and market reach in the energy, automotive and manufacturing end markets.

The Colt Group, a Houston-based on-line industrial leak repair and mechanical services provider, has acquired RJ Stacey, a Lake Orion, Michigan specialist in hot tapping, line stopping and on-line leak repair. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) expands Colt’s Midwest footprint and adds RJ Stacey’s hot tap/line stop capabilities to Colt’s service offering; RJ Stacey founder and CEO Ryan Stacey will remain with the company.

Belt Power, a Platte River Equity portfolio company, has acquired the U.S. assets of Sparks Belting Company, Inc., a Grand Rapids–based fabricator and distributor of conveyor belting, accessories and power transmission products. The transaction is an add-on acquisition (Belt Power's sixth since Platte River's 2022 investment) intended to expand Belt Power's geographic presence, fabrication capabilities and customer base across industrial end markets such as food, packaging and logistics.

Tencarva Machinery Company, a PE-backed distributor of flow control and process equipment, has acquired Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co., a Warren, Michigan-based full-service pump distributor and service provider. The add-on expands Tencarva's geographic footprint into Michigan and strengthens its industrial and municipal pumping capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed and Detroit Pump's management will remain in place.

Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales (SLES) announced a strategic partnership to combine Universal Laundry Machinery (ULM) and Michigan Laundry Machinery Service Inc. (MLM) into a unified Michigan business unit. The move is intended to scale SLES's service-based programs and create an integrated distribution and service offering for commercial and industrial laundry customers in Michigan.

Platte River Equity portfolio company Municipal Emergency Services (MES) has acquired the loose equipment division of West Shore Fire (WSF), a Michigan-based fire equipment distributor with over 35 years of experience. The add-on expands MES’s geographic footprint in Michigan and strengthens its ability to serve fire, law enforcement and industrial safety customers under Platte River’s ownership.

Kinderhook Industries has partnered with management to recapitalize Jack Doheny Companies (JDC), a Northville, Michigan-based lessor and distributor of specialty equipment serving environmental, industrial and utility markets. The deal will support fleet investment, service expansion and geographic growth across JDC’s 16 branches and over 1,300-piece rental fleet; financial terms were not disclosed.

Galco Industrial Electronics, Inc. has acquired D. F. Burnham & Company, a Sterling Heights, Michigan-based provider of hydraulic and pneumatic components. The acquisition expands Galco’s fluid power product offering and leverages D. F. Burnham’s manufacturing and service capabilities to better serve industrial automation and other end markets.

APPLIED Adhesives, a custom adhesive solutions provider based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, has acquired AutomationSupply365 of Auburn Hills, Michigan. The acquisition expands APPLIED's advanced dispensing and automation capabilities to better serve in-mold coating, transportation, and product assembly markets across North America.

Municipal Emergency Services (MES), a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has acquired Premier Safety, a Detroit-based distributor of industrial safety products, firefighter equipment, equipment services and rentals. The add-on expands MES's industrial safety product offering and strengthens its equipment services and rental capabilities across industrial and fire service end markets.

Aldinger Company has acquired Servo Innovations, a Michigan-based provider of calibration and repair services, to expand its calibration and metrology capabilities. The acquisition strengthens Aldinger's technical offerings and broadens service coverage for customers in automotive, aerospace and manufacturing markets.

SCIO Automation Group has acquired Matrix Engineered Systems, a controls and robotics engineering specialist based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The deal expands SCIO's discrete automation capabilities and strengthens its US market service offering shortly after SCIO's acquisition of CEC Controls Company.

SCIO Automation GmbH has acquired CEC Controls Company, Inc., a Warren, Michigan-based controls systems integrator and former subsidiary of John Wood Group PLC. The acquisition expands SCIO Automation's presence in North America and strengthens its discrete automation and industrial/process control capabilities across automotive, water/wastewater and industrial manufacturing end markets.

Blue Point Capital Partners’ portfolio company Sylvan has acquired Anchor Conveyor Products, a family-owned engineering and fabrication contractor specializing in industrial conveyor systems. The add-on expands Sylvan’s in-house fabrication and conveyor capabilities, strengthening its Conveyor Group and supporting broader multi-trade service offerings.

HG Automation has acquired Treva Automation, a Lake Orion, Michigan-based provider of controls engineering, mechanical design/build, software development and systems integration for automated solutions. The acquisition adds Treva's automation capabilities to HG Automation's platform (managed by Huizenga Group); Treva founder Dave London will retain an ownership interest.

White Cap, a leading distributor of specialty construction supplies, has acquired National Ladder & Scaffold Co., a Michigan-based distributor of ladders, scaffolding, safety products and workwear. The acquisition adds National Ladder’s Midwest branch network, experienced associates and product offerings to White Cap’s national distribution platform, strengthening its ability to serve residential, commercial, industrial and public infrastructure contractors.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has acquired RedViking, a privately held automation system integrator headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. The purchase expands Lincoln Electric's automation and testing capabilities—adding AGVs, mobile robots, custom assembly and dynamic test systems plus proprietary MES software—and extends its reach in aerospace & defense and transportation markets; RedViking generates roughly $70 million in annual revenue and its results will be reported in Lincoln's Americas Welding Segment.

Sonepar has agreed to acquire Michigan-based distributors Madison Electric Company (Warren) and Standard Electric Company (Saginaw). The two family-run distributors operate a combined 36 locations with over 550 associates and generated roughly $400 million in 2023; the deal is expected to close by the end of April, pending regulatory review.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) completed the acquisition of Pro-Seal, Inc., a distributor of pumping systems, fluid sealing products and related services headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan. The deal (signed March 1, 2024) expands DXP's geographic footprint in the Great Lakes region and Alaska and is expected to be accretive to earnings; Pro-Seal reported approximately $19.9 million in trailing twelve-month sales and $1.5 million adjusted EBITDA.

Gun Lake Investments’ portfolio company CSM Services completed a bolt-on acquisition of Custodial Housekeeping Staffing Inc., expanding CSM’s commercial cleaning footprint in the greater Grand Rapids area. The small deal (Custodial Housekeeping Staffing employs fewer than 15 people) adds specialty floor care, carpet cleaning and waste-handling capabilities to CSM’s service offering; terms were not disclosed.

Nautic Partners has completed the acquisition of SurfacePrep, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based distributor of surface enhancement solutions, in partnership with SurfacePrep management. The deal, which was an exit for CenterOak Partners, will see Nautic leverage its industrial distribution experience to accelerate SurfacePrep's growth; terms were not disclosed.

Summit Fire Protection Co., a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), acquired Eagle Security Fire & Life Safety effective February 1, 2024. The acquisition expands Summit’s geographic footprint into the Detroit and Chicago markets and adds Eagle’s fire alarm, nurse call and security systems capabilities to Summit’s inspection, testing, service and maintenance offerings.

Modular Devices, a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, has invested in/partnered with Flow Cleanrooms & Supply and Technical Air Products to expand its cleanroom product and service offering. The transactions bring together design, installation, manufacturing and consumables capabilities to broaden Modular Devices' mobile and modular cleanroom solutions and ramp up manufacturing and inventory.

Rhino Tool House, a value-added distributor headquartered in Concord, North Carolina and backed by Blue Sea Capital, has acquired Power Tools & Supply, Inc., a Walled Lake, Michigan-based distributor of assembly tools and material handling solutions. The acquisition expands Rhino Tool House's presence in Michigan and Northern Ohio and increases local service capabilities for automotive and automation integration customers.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. has sold its subsidiary E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. to Paradigm Equity Partners. Terms were not disclosed; Grainger said the sale lets it focus on its core MRO business while E&R will pursue growth under Paradigm's ownership.

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co., a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products. The transaction partners MPE with the Somers family to support Mid-States' next phase of growth, including improved product availability and organic and inorganic geographic expansion.

Rhino Tool House, a Concord, North Carolina-based value-added distributor, has acquired TMI Supply Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan to expand its western Michigan footprint and broaden product and service offerings. The transaction is an add-on to the Rhino platform during its partnership with private equity backer Blue Sea Capital, and TMI founder Tim Montsma will assume a leadership role with the combined company.

The Riverside Company has invested in Eastman Fire Protection, a Troy, Michigan-based fire protection business, as the 21st add-on to its CertaSite platform. The acquisition expands CertaSite’s commercial fire protection and life-safety capabilities and increases route density and technical capacity in Eastern Michigan to offer sprinkler, alarm, backflow prevention and related services to Eastman’s customers.

BMH Equipment, LLC has acquired Myers Forklift, LLC of Dowagiac, Michigan. The deal—driven by the Myers' retirement—adds a material-handling dealership to BMH's portfolio to expand its service footprint in Southwest Michigan; terms were not disclosed.

RelaDyne, the national lubricant distributor, has acquired Great Lakes Lubricants, a Grand Rapids, Michigan–based petroleum products and lubricants distributor with three locations across the state. The deal expands RelaDyne’s presence and product/service offerings in Michigan and strengthens its capabilities in commercial fleet and industrial manufacturing markets.

Summit Fire Protection Co., a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), acquired Legacy Fire & Safety LLC, effective August 16, 2023. The small, veteran-owned Lake City, Michigan business will be served by Summit's Traverse City branch as Summit expands its regional fire protection and life safety services.

BBB Industries, backed by Clearlake Capital, has acquired Hydraulex, a provider of repair and remanufacturing hydraulic solutions for the industrial aftermarket. The add-on expands BBB's sustainable manufacturing and service capabilities across industrial end-markets including infrastructure, construction, agriculture, mining and on-highway/marine equipment; terms were not disclosed.

Platte River Equity-backed Womack Machine Supply Company has combined with Morrell Group, bringing the value-added distributors together to create one of the largest automation and fluid power distributors in the U.S. The transaction expands the combined company's national footprint to cover 27 states and creates a combined team of over 400 employees, strengthening capabilities in automation, motion control and systems integration.

Primat Group, an Italian fastener-coating applicator, made a controlling investment in HCI Equity Partners' portfolio company Curtis Metal Finishing Group, a Michigan-based provider of heat treatment and protective coating services for metal fasteners. The deal gives Primat a North American footprint while HCI remains a shareholder; financial terms were not disclosed.

Wildman Business Group, a third-generation family-owned industrial laundry based in Warsaw, Indiana, has acquired WM Uniform of Holland, Michigan. The deal was driven in part by succession planning from the Van Tuinen family and expands Wildman's footprint and recurring service offerings across Indiana and Michigan.

H&P Technologies, a Warren, Michigan-based distributor, acquired Youngblood Air Systems (dba Youngblood Automation, Inc.) of Grand Rapids, Michigan; the deal closed May 15, 2023. H&P plans to merge Youngblood with its Behco division within 9–12 months to create a leading regional fluid power, automation, and robotics distributor; Generational Capital Markets advised the seller.