Industrial Services Acquisitions in Oklahoma

Tulsa-based E&I Sales has acquired Industrial Motor Services, a family-owned electric motor repair and maintenance provider in southeast Tulsa. The acquired business will operate as E&I Motor Repair LLC and expand E&I Sales' in-house motor repair, rewind, pump repair and machine shop capabilities to support local industrial and automotive customers.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired The Alarm Group, a commercial security and alarm provider operating in Oklahoma City and Lawton, to expand its security and alarm capabilities in Oklahoma. The deal pairs TAG’s local presence and mobile security offerings with Pye-Barker’s national scale to strengthen service for commercial customers across the state; TAG’s co-owners and technicians will remain involved following the transaction.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Oklahoma-based Alcom Security Systems and its sister company OK-SEE Security Trailers to expand its life-safety and proactive video monitoring offerings in the Oklahoma City area. The family-owned businesses, led by co-owners Mike and Taylor McKinney, will continue to serve local customers as their security, fire-alarm, access-control and mobile trailer monitoring capabilities are integrated into the Pye-Barker platform.

Wichita-based PROtect, LLC has acquired Trident Pipeline Integrity, LLC, an Oklahoma-based provider of advanced ultrasonic non-destructive testing and corrosion mapping for pipelines. The deal expands PROtect's Pipeline Integrity capabilities and strengthens its regional presence in Oklahoma while adding Trident's field talent and technical expertise.

Easy Ice acquired the ice machine leasing division of Red Rock Food Equipment and CABA Leasing, both based in Oklahoma City, expanding its footprint in Oklahoma and North Texas. The deals add local density and customer accounts to Easy Ice's managed rental platform and strengthen its position as a national provider of commercial ice solutions.

Reliability Won, a Battery Ventures–backed industrial asset-reliability platform, has acquired Noria Corporation, a Tulsa-based provider of lubrication management, oil analysis services, training and related software. The deal brings Noria into Reliability Won's portfolio alongside Mobius Institute to expand the platform's capabilities in lubrication, oil analysis, training and condition-monitoring services for industrial end markets.

The Owen Family of Companies, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired J&R Equipment, a distributor of environmental and refuse equipment headquartered in Oklahoma City. The acquisition expands Owen's footprint in the Oklahoma and Arkansas markets and bolsters its municipal and infrastructure equipment distribution and service capabilities.

Impact Fire has acquired Tiger Fire Protection, a Tulsa-based fire sprinkler and life-safety systems provider. The deal expands Impact Fire's footprint in Oklahoma and brings Tiger Fire's design, installation, inspection and maintenance capabilities into the Impact/AI Fire platform.

FloWorks International LLC, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired Applied Controls LLC and AC Systems Integration LLC, both headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The acquisition expands FloWorks' technical capabilities and product offering to include process controls, heat trace and analyzer systems to better serve industrial end markets.

Crane 1 Services Inc., a PE-backed overhead-crane MRO and equipment provider, acquired Bridge Crane Specialists, LLC and Bridge Crane Express, LLC — two custom overhead crane design, manufacturing and service businesses in the greater Tulsa, Oklahoma area. The add-on expands Crane 1's custom crane fabrication capabilities and service footprint in the south-central U.S., and is supported by Crane 1's sponsor, L Squared Capital Partners.

TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG, has acquired MIRATECH Corp., a North American market leader in aftermarket emissions and noise reduction technology for stationary industrial engines. The seller was BP Energy Partners (portfolio company of BP Natural Gas Opportunity Partners II); TPG plans to leverage MIRATECH's engineering and manufacturing capabilities to expand products, end markets (including data center backup power), and geographic reach to support decarbonization efforts.

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired ORS Nasco, the Industrials/MRO wholesale business formerly held by One Equity Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; Wynnchurch intends to operate ORS Nasco as a standalone platform to support organic growth and strategic M&A. Jefferies advised One Equity Partners and Foley & Lardner acted as legal counsel to Wynnchurch.

Harrington Process Solutions has acquired Cortrol Process Systems, a Tulsa-based distributor and fabricator of non-metallic, corrosion-resistant flow-control products. The acquisition expands Harrington's flow-control product portfolio and fabrication capabilities to better serve chemical processing, municipal water, and industrial customers across the Midwest and Gulf Coast; financial terms were not disclosed.

Cobalt Service Partners, a commercial access solutions platform backed by Alpine Investors, acquired Digi Security Systems, a Tulsa-based commercial security integrator founded in 2003. Digi will remain led by its current executive team as it becomes part of the Cobalt platform; the deal expands Cobalt's footprint in Oklahoma and Texas and marks the platform's seventh acquisition since December 2023.

CNC Flow Control, a Houston-based provider of flow control solutions, has acquired Edmond, Oklahoma-based Mako Products LLC, a master distributor of tube and instrumentation fittings, stainless tubing and high-purity valves. The acquisition expands CNC's product capabilities and opens new end-market verticals such as aerospace and semiconductors; financial terms were not disclosed.

Tinicum, L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated acquired a controlling interest in KGM from Compass Group Equity Partners, with KGM management retaining a significant ownership stake. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, KGM is a value‑added distributor of natural gas meters, regulators, valves and related services; Tinicum intends to invest in the company’s team, product offering, capabilities and facilities to support growth.

Diversified Maintenance, a Tampa-based facilities maintenance company, has acquired Superior Maintenance dba First Maintenance, a commercial cleaning and janitorial services provider headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The acquisition expands Diversified Maintenance's geographic presence in the Tulsa market and broadens its commercial cleaning and facilities maintenance capabilities.

Mangrove Equity Partners and independent sponsor Hunter Equity Capital have made an investment in NORMco Pump & Power, a Shawnee, Oklahoma-based manufacturer and specialty renter of portable industrial pumps. Founder-CEO Nathan Hanks remains CEO and retains a significant equity stake; the partnership will support NORMco's next phase of growth and pursue additional specialty pump businesses as part of a broader platform strategy.

USA DeBusk LLC has acquired Nitro-Lift (Nitro Lift Technologies LLC, Nitro-Lift Fabrication LLC, and Nitro-Chem Solutions LLC), a family-owned provider of nitrogen services, fabrication and chemical sales serving upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas markets. The deal expands USA DeBusk’s turnkey service offering and geographic footprint, with Nitro-Lift’s operations to be branded as Nitro-Lift, A USA DeBusk Company.

CraneTech, a Steel River portfolio company headquartered in Stockton, California, acquired Ameracrane & Hoist of Tulsa, Oklahoma to expand its geographic footprint and scale. Balance Point provided a follow-on financing solution that facilitated the acquisition and supports CraneTech's continued organic and inorganic growth.

Gryphon Investors has agreed to acquire AirX Climate Solutions (ACS), a specialty HVAC designer, manufacturer, distributor, and servicer headquartered in Oklahoma City, from private equity firm L Catterton. Gryphon will partner with ACS management, who are reinvesting, to expand geographic footprint, grow aftermarket and service offerings, and pursue add-on acquisitions; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2023 and financial terms were not disclosed.

Integrated Power Services (IPS) has acquired Evans Enterprises, Inc., adding all eight Evans service locations to IPS's North American network. The acquisition expands IPS's geographic footprint across the South-Central United States and enhances its electromechanical, power management, and rotating equipment service capabilities.

SCF Partners, a Houston-based private equity firm, announced an investment partnership with T.D. Williamson (TDW), the Tulsa-headquartered global leader in pipeline intervention, isolation, inspection and pigging products and services. The partnership is intended to support TDW's growth and capability expansion globally while partnering with the Williamson family and management to pursue new opportunities, including those tied to the energy transition.

ImageFIRST, the national linen and laundry provider, has acquired Bartlesville, Oklahoma–based United Linen & Uniform Services, adding the company's one plant, one service center and two depots and marking ImageFIRST's first locations in Oklahoma and Arkansas. United Linen will remain under local leadership and existing employees will be retained; terms were not disclosed.

OTC Industrial Technologies has acquired ePUMPS, a Tulsa-based provider of pumps, mechanical seals, vacuum systems and compressors, which will operate under OTC's Pump Motor Technology (PMT) Group. The deal expands OTC's territory coverage and service capabilities in the South Central U.S.; ePUMPS has 28 employees and three locations serving Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company, a family-owned industrial and construction equipment dealership based in Little Rock, Arkansas, has acquired Southern Material Handling Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The acquisition expands Hugg & Hall’s Toyota Material Handling territory to cover eastern Oklahoma and adds sales, rental, parts and service capabilities to the company’s network.

Compass Group Equity Partners has acquired Wilnat, Inc. (d/b/a KGM), a Tulsa-based distributor and servicer of measurement and regulation equipment for the natural gas utility industry. Comvest Credit Partners acted as administrative agent to provide a $55 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition and KGM's growth.

St. Louis-based private equity firm Compass Group Equity Partners acquired Wilnat, Inc., which does business as KGM, a Tulsa-based distributor and servicer of meters, regulators, valves, and other flow-control equipment serving utilities and municipalities. The transaction closed December 29, 2021; Compass intends to accelerate KGM's growth through geographic expansion, new product sets, and an expanded services/refurbishment offering. Tim and Nancy Wood were the selling owners.

Kele, Inc., a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC, has acquired A-tech, Inc., a distributor of industrial automation and process instrumentation. The business will operate as an add-on to Lesman Instrument Company to expand Kele's product breadth and regional footprint across several central U.S. states.

Marmic Fire & Safety Co., Inc. has acquired APS FireCo, a Tulsa-based full-service fire protection firm that provides inspection, installation and special-hazard suppression systems. The sellers — Chad and Amy Mariska and Chris Jones — will remain involved as partial owners while Marmic expands its capabilities and geographic footprint in Oklahoma and Texas.

Dallas-based private equity firm Crossplane Capital has acquired Domino Equipment Company, an Oklahoma City-based distributor and servicer of fuel station and car wash equipment that also operates 13 car washes. Founder Barry Brodersen will remain as CEO; Crossplane plans to expand Domino's presence within Oklahoma and into adjacent geographies while providing financial and operational resources for growth.

D&H United Fueling Solutions has acquired Petroleum Marketers Equipment Company, a full-service petroleum industry supplier based in Oklahoma City, expanding D&H United's footprint in Oklahoma and northern Texas. The acquisition increases the combined company's coverage and resources across the Southwest and is supported by KLH Capital, which previously recapitalized D&H United.

First Capital Partners provided mezzanine debt and equity to support a majority recapitalization of TPE Midstream, LLC in partnership with Willis & Smith Capital and TPE founders Doug Sahm and Brad Sando. TPE, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, manufactures, sells and rents the ZEVAC zero-emission vacuum and compressor equipment used by large utilities and pipeline operators to mitigate methane emissions.

Versa Integrity Group, a Dorilton Capital-backed provider of non-destructive testing and asset integrity services, has acquired Element Integrity Group. Element — which provides mechanical integrity and NDT services to the petrochemical industry and has offices in Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Karnes City, Texas; and Houston, Texas — will bolster Versa's asset integrity capabilities and expand its presence into Oklahoma and the Eagle Ford.

PetroChoice, a Golden Gate Capital-backed lubricant distributor, has acquired Commercial Distributing Inc. (CDi), a regional lubricant distributor headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The acquisition expands PetroChoice's footprint in Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas; CDi will operate immediately as PetroChoice and its president, Michael Barcum, will join PetroChoice's CEO Strategy Council.

A-1 National Fire Co., a subsidiary of Summit Companies, has acquired Mac Systems, Inc., a fire and life safety services provider operating in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The transaction is an add-on acquisition to expand Summit/A-1 National Fire's geographic footprint in the Southern and Southwestern United States under the ownership of CI Capital Partners.