Industrial Services Acquisitions in New Jersey

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Jersey Fire Protection Corporation, a West Deptford, New Jersey-based fire protection services provider, to strengthen its fire protection and life safety capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland). Jersey Fire will continue to operate locally while leveraging Pye-Barker's nationwide resources and expertise; Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.

Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Anova, a global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) provider that offers hardware, managed connectivity and cloud software to monitor and manage industrial assets. Anova — which monitors more than 1.8 million assets for over 2,000 customers across 80+ countries — will remain led by its current management while Aurora plans to support product investment, international expansion and add-on M&A to grow the platform; Summit Partners is reported as the seller.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired S.E.M. Security Systems, a Ramsey, New Jersey–based provider of security and fire alarm systems that also operates in Warwick, New York. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker's fire, life-safety and security footprint in the Northeast and brings S.E.M.'s installation, inspection, monitoring and maintenance capabilities and local team into Pye-Barker's national platform.

The Colt Group, a Houston-based online leak repair and line intervention operator backed by private equity firm Capstreet, has acquired Garrison Enterprise Inc., a Vineland, New Jersey provider of line intervention services with operations along the U.S. East Coast. The acquisition (terms not disclosed) expands Colt's line intervention capabilities and geographic reach across its service territories while retaining Garrison's leadership team for continuity.

The Rapid Group, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired Pumping Solutions, Inc., a Clifton, New Jersey provider of pump service, repair, machine-shop capabilities and emergency response for high‑rise commercial and residential buildings. The add-on expands TRG’s service capabilities and geographic reach into the Northern New Jersey/New York metropolitan market while Pumping Solutions’ management will continue to run day-to-day operations.

Ariel Alternatives, with a minority co-investment from JPMorgan Chase & Co., has acquired Groome Industrial Service Group from Argosy Private Equity. The transaction gives Ariel a platform in energy and utility services — Groome operates more than 20 U.S. locations with ~900 employees and will leverage Ariel's industry relationships to pursue faster market-share growth and accretive acquisitions.

ONDEX Automation, a Shore Capital-backed factory automation platform, has acquired Vision and Control Systems (VCS), a machine vision and systems integrator with locations in Springfield, New Jersey and Greenville, South Carolina. The deal — ONDEX's fourth acquisition since April 2024 — expands ONDEX's machine vision, barcode reading, robotics, motion control, and PLC programming capabilities across medical devices, life sciences, food & beverage, logistics, and general industrial markets.

Swanson Industries, a portfolio company of Turnspire Capital Partners, has acquired the Off-Highway Business of TransAxle Holdings, LLC. The acquired business — a U.S.-based remanufacturer of transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, axles and brake systems with locations in Pennsauken, New Jersey and Garner, North Carolina — will be rebranded as the Swanson Off-Highway division to expand Swanson's capabilities and service capacity in core end markets such as mining, construction and aerospace.

Shermco Industries has acquired Eastern High Voltage, Inc. (EHV), a NETA-accredited electrical testing and field services provider based in Robbinsville, New Jersey; terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Shermco's NETA-accredited workforce and Northeast presence, and strengthens its field-service and specialized testing capabilities; Shermco is majority-owned by Gryphon Investors.

Innovative Lab Services (ILS) has acquired Compco Analytical, a New Jersey-based provider of analytical instrument maintenance and repair services. The deal adds technical depth and extends ILS's geographic reach into the Northeast, with Compco's engineering team joining the ILS platform to deliver expanded national support.

United Flow Technologies (a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital) has acquired Quality Controls, Inc. from its owners and announced the strategic add-on acquisitions of Moss-Kelley and GP Jager to expand UFT's regional density and capabilities across the Eastern U.S. PKF Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to Quality Controls. The acquisitions bolster UFT's footprint in the municipal and industrial water and wastewater markets and add distribution and manufacturers' representative capabilities.

Affiliates of DFW Capital Partners have acquired Kept Companies, a nationwide provider of mobile power washing, specialty cleaning and facilities maintenance, from ACON Investments. Terms were not disclosed; Kept is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey and operates more than 130 locations offering recurring maintenance services across commercial, industrial, transportation and government end markets.

ONDEX Automation, a Shore Capital Partners-backed factory automation platform, has acquired Automation & Control Inc. (ACI), a Moorestown, New Jersey-based systems integrator that provides factory automation engineering, industrial electrical contracting, and custom UL control panels. Blue River Financial Group advised ACI on the sale; the acquisition expands ONDEX's capabilities and footprint serving pharmaceutical, packaging, and chemical manufacturers across North America.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired USA Security Services, a regional provider of security and fire alarm systems, CCTV and 24/7 monitoring, expanding Pye-Barker’s full-service fire and security footprint across the Northeastern U.S. The acquisition brings USA Security Services’ technicians and customer base in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York (and a Florida satellite) into Pye-Barker’s integrated life-safety platform.

Persona-Triangle, a portfolio company of Exeter Street Capital Partners (Exeter Image Holdings, LLC), has acquired Advanced Facility Solutions (AFS), a Saddle Brook, New Jersey-based provider of facilities maintenance and construction services. The add-on acquisition expands Persona-Triangle's turnkey facility services capabilities and will leverage Persona-Triangle's scale to accelerate AFS's growth; the transaction was financed with senior debt from Enterprise Bank and Trust.

LINC Systems, a Center Rock Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired CORUS Fastening, a distributor of industrial fasteners and pneumatic tools based in Springfield, New Jersey. The add-on expands LINC's presence and service offerings across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S., leveraging CORUS's onsite repair capabilities and long-standing customer relationships.

FloWorks International, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired Assured Automation, a Roselle, New Jersey-based distributor of valve automation and flow meter products that sells through e‑commerce platforms. The deal expands FloWorks' online sourcing and flow-control capabilities and is the platform's third acquisition in the last 12 months.

Start Elevator has combined resources with G-Tech Elevator Associates to expand service capacity across New York and New Jersey. The deal brings G-Tech's installation and elevator expertise into Start Elevator's platform, increasing coverage and technical capacity for both companies' customers.

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Reagent Chemical & Research, a family-owned specialty distributor of hydrochloric acid headquartered in Ringoes, New Jersey, in partnership with management. Wynnchurch said it will support the company's next phase of growth, leveraging Reagent's national infrastructure of terminals, railcars, trailers, storage tanks and pipelines.

Argosy Private Equity has acquired a controlling interest in Federal Rent-A-Fence, a temporary chain-link fence rental business headquartered in West Berlin, New Jersey with 15 branches across the US East Coast and Midwest. Argosy will execute a value-creation plan with management focused on professionalizing sales and marketing through digitization, building a dedicated sales team, and pursuing regional expansion and fleet growth.

Island Pump and Tank, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired C 3 Technologies LLC, a New Jersey-based provider of petroleum tank service, compliance, testing, disposal and installation services. The acquisition densifies Island Pump's Northeastern footprint and expands its compliance and testing capabilities; financing for the transaction was provided by Capital Southwest Corporation and C 3 founder Manny Alvarez will remain involved.

Sandvik AB has signed an agreement to acquire Cimquest, a Branchburg, New Jersey-based reseller of Mastercam CAD/CAM software and distributor of additive (3D printing) products. Cimquest will become part of Sandvik’s Mastercam business unit within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions; the company has about 55 employees and reported ~USD 26m revenue in 2023.

SupplyOne, Inc. has acquired Bacon & Graham, Inc., a family-owned packaging distributor founded in 1939. Triad Securities advised Bacon & Graham on the sale, which expands SupplyOne's national footprint and product offerings in corrugated and value‑added packaging solutions.

Harrington Industrial Plastics, a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity, has acquired PumpMan Holdings, LLC from Soundcore Capital Partners. PumpMan is a provider of onsite maintenance, repair, replacement and pump sales for commercial, industrial and municipal water and wastewater systems; the deal adds national pump service capabilities to Harrington's flow-control distribution platform.

BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions, a leading janitorial/sanitation, foodservice disposables and industrial packaging distributor, has acquired Qualmax Supplies, Inc., a regional distributor serving New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The acquisition expands BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions’ distribution footprint in the Northeast and integrates Qualmax’s institutional customer relationships and Linden, New Jersey warehouse capabilities into the combined platform.

Code Red Safety, a portfolio company of Warren Equity Partners, has acquired HazTek LLC, a Medford, New Jersey-based safety consulting and worksite safety services firm. The deal expands Code Red's safety management capabilities, geographic footprint and field personnel depth to better serve high-growth end markets such as pharmaceuticals, data centers, and e-commerce.

Littlejohn & Co. and funds managed by Ares have completed a recapitalization of Interstate Waste Services (IWS), with Ares acquiring a significant equity stake and IWS completing a debt recapitalization led by a JP Morgan arranger group. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, IWS operates ~650 collection vehicles and nearly 30 facilities with more than 1,900 employees; the transaction positions the company to accelerate organic and inorganic growth across the greater New York City and New Jersey markets.

TPG Rise Climate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in AmSpec (AmSpec Parent, LLC / AmSpec Group, Inc.) from Olympus Partners, with Olympus retaining a minority stake. AmSpec is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider operating over 300 inspection sites and 166 laboratories with more than 5,000 employees; TPG Rise Climate said it will support the company’s expansion into renewable fuels and other climate-related markets. The transaction is subject to regulatory review and expected to close in Q4 2023.

APPLIED Adhesives, a Minnetonka-based custom adhesive solutions provider, has acquired McGinley Adhesives, a family-owned adhesive distributor based in Teterboro, New Jersey. The deal expands APPLIED Adhesives' East Coast presence and brings McGinley's customers access to APPLIED's adhesive dispensing equipment and maintenance capabilities.

HC Private Investments, a Chicago-based family office private equity firm, acquired QEI, Inc., an industrial automation and systems company headquartered in Springfield, New Jersey, in partnership with QEI's former owner and CEO, Normand Lavoie. As part of the deal, industry veterans Erik VanLaningham and CJ Kearney will join QEI’s board and Mr. VanLaningham will serve as Executive Chairman; terms were not disclosed.

Advanco, a portfolio company of Parabellum Investments, has acquired manufacturing automation specialist Vantage Consulting Group to combine its ARC serialization platform with Vantage’s automation, design, implementation, and validation engineering services. The acquisition expands advanco’s end-to-end offering for pharmaceutical (and food) manufacturers and supports a stronger strategic push into North America and other major markets.

GenServe, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, has acquired R&J Control, Inc., a Dover, New Jersey–based provider of generator maintenance, repair, remote monitoring, sales and rentals. The add-on expands GenServe's presence in the tri-state market and brings R&J's leadership team into GenServe to accelerate growth in commercial and municipal end-markets.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired AC Daughtry Security Systems, a provider of fire alarm, intrusion, video and life-safety services that operates across New Jersey and southern New York. The deal expands Pye-Barker's Northeast footprint and brings AC Daughtry's team and leadership into Pye-Barker's nationwide fire protection, life safety and security platform.

Miner Ltd., the dock and door division of OnPoint Group, has acquired Able Rolling Steel Door Inc., a South Hackensack, New Jersey-based provider of overhead and specialty doors and loading dock equipment. The deal expands Miner’s presence in the New York City metro area and adds complementary new-construction, installation and service capabilities to Miner’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic footprint.

All Metals Industries, a portfolio company of Salt Creek Capital, has acquired Gerber Metal Supply Company, a regional distributor and processor of carbon sheet steel products based in New Jersey. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company served as exclusive financial advisor to Gerber; the transaction facilitates founder succession and expands AMI's geographic coverage and service capabilities in the Northeastern United States.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Survivor Fire & Safety Equipment and sister company Total Fire & Safety Equipment to expand its footprint in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The acquired businesses will continue to be operated by their existing teams as part of Pye-Barker's ongoing add-on acquisition strategy in the Northeast.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Metro Fire & Safety Equipment in New Jersey as an add-on to expand its footprint in the state and the surrounding Northeast market. Metro Fire, founded in 1962, provides full-service fire protection and life-safety systems (installation, inspection, repair, sales and training) and will continue to be operated by President Brian Campbell and the existing management team with support from Pye-Barker.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Metro Fire & Safety Equipment, a New Jersey-based full-service fire protection and life safety company, to expand Pye-Barker's footprint in New Jersey and the surrounding Northeast market. Metro Fire will continue to be operated by its existing leadership with support from Pye-Barker as part of the buyer's ongoing regional consolidation strategy.

Jidan Cleaning, a family-owned commercial cleaning business based in Medford, New Jersey, has acquired Pieco Services Property Maintenance of Williamstown, New Jersey. The acquisition adds exterior landscaping and property maintenance services (landscaping, parking-lot maintenance, snow removal) to Jidan's offerings to create a one-stop interior and exterior facilities services solution for commercial customers.

GCG has acquired Paige Electric, a value-added wire and cable solutions provider founded in 1958 and headquartered in Mountainside, New Jersey. The acquisition expands GCG's national distribution footprint and adds Paige's engineering, design and sector expertise across precision agriculture, irrigation, data communications, renewables and general industrial markets.

Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, a Boca Raton-based private equity firm, acquired Machinery Services Corp. and Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. (MSC&RPM), a Paterson, New Jersey provider of pump, motor and water/wastewater infrastructure services. The acquisition closed July 21, 2022; Hidden Harbor will partner with management to pursue growth and expand MSC&RPM's footprint in municipal, industrial and transportation end markets.

American Air Filter Co., Inc. (dba AAF International), a global air filtration leader and subsidiary of Daikin Industries, has acquired National Air Filter Service Company of New Jersey, a long-established full-service air filtration management firm. The change in ownership was effective August 29, 2022 and is intended to strengthen AAF's service capabilities and continuity for customers and vendors.

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a Nautic Partners-backed master distributor, has acquired Star Stainless Screw Company in partnership with Star management. The acquisition adds Star's 14 branch footprint across the U.S. and Canada to LSG's platform to expand distribution reach and product availability in the specialty fasteners market.

Miner, the dock and door division of OnPoint Group, has acquired New Jersey Door Works (NJDW), a commercial dock and door service provider serving Northern and Central New Jersey and New York City's outer boroughs. The add-on expands Miner/OnPoint's footprint in a critical NY–NJ industrial market and retains NJDW's leadership team while adding installation, maintenance and general contracting capabilities to Miner's national platform.

LLR Partners has made a growth investment in Allmark Door, a commercial and loading-dock door repair, maintenance and replacement services provider, to support the company’s expansion across the eastern United States through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As part of the transaction Tom Woodruff was named CEO; the capital will be used to invest in technical resources, geographic expansion and M&A activity.

TestEquity, a distribution business within Lawson Products, completed the acquisition of Interworld Highway, LLC — the operator of TEquipment and Touchboards — for approximately $55 million. The deal, funded from Lawson's credit facility, is expected to be immediately accretive and to broaden TestEquity's test & measurement product selection, solutions and service capabilities.

3Phase Elevator Corp has merged with TEC Elevator, Inc., expanding 3Phase's service footprint in the Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware markets. The transaction is an add-on acquisition to 3Phase's independent elevator services platform; TEC's local management team will remain in place and Harvey & Company served as financial advisor to 3Phase.

CVC Capital Partners VIII has recapitalized Radwell International, acquiring an interest in the company alongside existing investor Greenbriar Equity Group, which has reinvested and remains a significant shareholder. The recapitalization will support founder Brian Radwell and management in executing a multi-year expansion plan focused on domestic and international growth and selective M&A; financial terms were not disclosed.

Powerhouse Retail Services, a portfolio company of Lincolnshire Management, has acquired Advanced Service Solutions, a Hammonton, New Jersey-based provider of interior and exterior facilities maintenance services. The add-on expands Powerhouse's national facilities maintenance capabilities and contractor/estimation capacity, particularly across pharmacy, grocery and retail end markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Envoy Solutions, a national specialty distribution platform based in Glenview, Illinois, has acquired Bio-Shine, Inc., a 30-year-old janitorial and sanitary supplies distributor headquartered in Spotswood, New Jersey. The add-on expands Envoy's product portfolio and regional footprint in New Jersey and the New York City market while providing Bio-Shine access to Envoy's national platform and distribution network.