Industrial Services Acquisitions in Pennsylvania

Tencarva Machinery Company, a value-added distributor backed by Bessemer Investors, has acquired Hoffman-Kane Distributors, a Pittsburgh-based provider of industrial fluid handling and sealing solutions. The acquisition expands Tencarva's footprint across the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, secures exclusive OEM territorial rights, and brings additional technical capability and aftermarket services into Tencarva's platform.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Knight Security Systems, a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based provider of security and fire alarm installation and 24/7 monitoring services. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker's presence in Central Pennsylvania and brings Knight's local teams and Knight Watch monitoring capabilities into Pye-Barker's national life-safety and security platform.

Galco Industrial Electronics acquired Ad‑Tech CCI, Inc., a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based distributor of industrial controls, automation components, and identification products. The deal expands Galco’s presence in the Mid‑Atlantic and enhances product offerings, engineering support, and service capabilities for customers in the region.

SupplyCo, the industrial-supply platform formed by Tecum Equity Alpha Management (TEAM) and The Armstrong Group, has acquired Precision Abrasives (Zelienople, PA) and D&S Tool & Supply (Mars, PA) as add-on acquisitions to expand its product line and technical capabilities. The transactions broaden SupplyCo's line card across abrasives, cutting tools and metal-removal products and bring two regional distributors into the platform.

VisuSewer, a Fort Point Capital portfolio company, has completed the acquisition of MOR Construction Services, a Glen Mills, Pennsylvania‑based provider of utility and commercial wastewater infrastructure services operating across Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. The add‑on expands VisuSewer’s geographic presence into three new Mid‑Atlantic states and supports the platform’s goal of building a national leader in wastewater infrastructure services.

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of fire protection and on-site first aid services, has acquired Kartman Fire, a Philadelphia-area fire and life safety provider founded in 1983. The acquisition gives Thompson Safety entry into the Philadelphia market and expands its full-service fire protection capabilities in Pennsylvania, with Kartman Fire’s technicians joining Thompson Safety’s fire division.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Invision Security, a King of Prussia-based commercial electronic security and fire alarms provider serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker's alarms, monitoring and life-safety capabilities in the Pennsylvania tri-state region and brings Invision's local teams and service capabilities into Pye-Barker's East Coast operations.

Benford Capital Partners’ portfolio company BSC Industries has acquired Gipson Bearing & Supply Co., a third-generation distributor of precision bearings and industrial MRO components headquartered in West Homestead, Pennsylvania. The add-on expands BSC’s geographic footprint into Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, creates cross-selling opportunities across both customer bases, and will retain Gipson’s employees; terms were not disclosed.

Danish water solutions leader Grundfos has acquired Newterra, a Pittsburgh-area designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment systems, to strengthen its water treatment capabilities and expand its presence in North America. The deal boosts Grundfos' water treatment workforce in Europe and North America and supports its goal to grow its US business.

SunCoke Energy, Inc. completed its acquisition of Phoenix Global (through the purchase of all common units of Flame Aggregator, LLC) for $325 million on August 1, 2025. The deal, funded with cash on hand and revolver borrowing, adds electric arc furnace operations and international markets to SunCoke's portfolio, expanding its capabilities beyond cokemaking and logistics.

Doosan Robotics has acquired an 89.59% stake in ONExia Inc., a U.S.-based robotics system integrator headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, in a transaction valued at approximately KRW 35.6 billion (about $25.9 million). The deal will bolster Doosan's AI and software capabilities by integrating ONExia's automation engineering expertise, EOL robotics (palletizing/packaging) solutions, and 25 years of automation data while strengthening its presence in the North American market.

Frontline Road Safety, a Denver-based pavement marking platform backed by Bain Capital, has acquired PLP Company, a family-owned pavement marking contractor based in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The add-on deal expands Frontline's footprint in the Northeastern U.S. and enhances its ability to collaborate on large regional projects; financial terms were not disclosed.

Kanbrick, a long-term investment partnership, has acquired Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), a Hatfield, Pennsylvania-based materials testing and calibration laboratory, in partnership with the McVaugh and Hiller families. Kanbrick will work with LTI’s leadership to expand capabilities, enter new markets, and accelerate growth across mission-critical end markets including aerospace, defense and power generation.

SurfacePrep has acquired Panadyne Inc., a distributor of abrasives and specialty ceramic materials based near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The deal brings Panadyne into the GNPGraystar Specialty Materials Group and expands SurfacePrep's product offerings in technical ceramics, coatings, and surface finishing markets.

FST Technical Services, a Phoenix/Chandler-based provider of testing, inspection, certification and commissioning services, has acquired Criterion Labs, Inc., a specialist in gas-line and laboratory testing. The acquisition expands FST's testing capabilities and geographic reach while strengthening its position serving semiconductor, technology and life-sciences customers.

Kemper Group has acquired EastRock Solutions, a Pennsylvania-based equipment dealer, and will combine it with Old Dominion Equipment & Supply and EESSCO under the Kemper brand. The acquisition brings EastRock's OEM partnerships and local expertise into Kemper and provides EastRock access to Kemper's engineering, fabrication and field service capabilities.

AE Industrial Partners has invested in United Building Solutions (UBS) to establish a commercial HVAC services platform. UBS has joined forces with Total Comfort Solutions (TCS), expanding the platform’s capabilities and footprint into North Florida and the Southeast; financial terms were not disclosed.

Alsco Uniforms, a family-owned uniform and linen rental company based in Salt Lake City, acquired MacIntosh Services (MacIntosh Linen & Uniform), including its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania location and fleet. The acquisition expands Alsco's presence into the Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets and brings MacIntosh's employees and more than 800 local customers into Alsco's network.

SGS, the global testing, inspection and certification company, has acquired MP Machinery and Testing, LLC (MPM) from Praesidian Capital. MPM, headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer of capital equipment and provider of specialized testing services focused on the nuclear power/SMR market and other industrial end markets; the deal provides SGS with expanded technical capabilities in advanced nuclear and industrial testing.

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. (RMS), an OEM and leading third-party provider of parts, repair, engineering, metrology and maintenance services for turbomachinery. RMS is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, operates nine facilities, and will partner with Arcline and its management team to pursue growth in aftermarket turbomachinery services.

Norfolk Iron & Metal (NIM), a family-owned steel service center based in Norfolk, Nebraska, has acquired Straub Metal International, a family-run distributor of Type 409 stainless steel based in Ashley, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands NIM's stainless steel sheet and coil product lines and brings Straub Metal's inventory and expertise into NIM's national service center network.

SurfacePrep has acquired Schweitzer & Crosson, a Mid-Atlantic provider of paint and powder coating equipment, supplies, and services. The deal expands SurfacePrep’s product offerings and regional footprint in industrial finishing as an add-on to its platform.

Laboratory Testing LLC (LTI), a Kanbrick-backed materials testing platform, has acquired Assured Testing Services, a Ridgway, Pennsylvania-based corrosion, mechanical and materials testing laboratory. The deal expands LTI's corrosion and materials testing capabilities and broadens service capacity and geographic reach for customers in automotive, aerospace, metal finishing and other industrial end markets.

Wabtec Corporation has acquired Bloom Engineering, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based provider of industrial burners and combustion systems, for $69 million in cash. The purchase expands Wabtec’s heat transfer and energy solutions capabilities and is expected to be immediately accretive to EPS, with synergies to be realized over the next three years.

Halifax Group completed an investment in Q-mation, a Horsham, Pennsylvania-based industrial automation software and hardware distributor and services provider. Q-mation’s CEO and founders are investing alongside Halifax and existing management will continue to lead the business; financial terms were not disclosed.

Boston-based private equity firm New Heritage Capital has made a strategic minority investment in JA Moody, a Malvern, Pennsylvania-based maritime supplier of fluid control valves, actuators, strainers, parts and related services. The transaction — completed via New Heritage’s Private IPO solution — preserves JA Moody’s management control, includes the company’s Moody Marine Services division, and provides growth capital to support national expansion and operational scaling.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Security On-Line Systems, a Philadelphia-area provider of security systems, fire detection and alarm services, expanding Pye-Barker’s presence in Pennsylvania and the greater Delaware Valley (including southern New Jersey). Security On-Line’s team will remain in place to continue servicing local customers; owner William Lutz, Jr. sold the business to Pye-Barker.

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a Frontenac-backed supplier of fluid power, automation and flow control solutions, has acquired North East Technical Sales, Inc. (NETS), a Harleysville, Pennsylvania-based distributor of instrumentation and control products. NETS will continue operating under its name with existing leadership, and the acquisition expands MCE's flow control footprint and service capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic.

Sylmar Group has acquired Eastern Technologies, Inc. (ETI), a custom chemical blending and technical-support provider for the industrial water treatment market. ETI will operate under a dedicated Sylmar operating team with Gary Reggiani remaining as president, expanding Sylmar's capabilities in chemical blending and supporting its existing water platforms.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Protect Alarms Security Systems, a family-run security and alarm business based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker's fire, life-safety and security service footprint in eastern Pennsylvania and brings Protect Alarms' intrusion, fire detection, access control, CCTV and 24-hour local monitoring capabilities into Pye-Barker's network.

Applus+, the global testing, inspection and certification provider, has acquired Keystone Compliance, a U.S.-based testing laboratory with facilities in New Castle, Pennsylvania and Durham, North Carolina. The deal strengthens Applus+ Laboratories' capabilities and U.S. presence by adding EMC/EMI, environmental and packaging testing expertise for electronics, medical devices, aerospace & defense and energy manufacturers.

Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Connection Chemical, LP, a Newtown, Pennsylvania-based distributor of industrial chemicals and fine ingredients. Terms were not disclosed; the acquisition expands Shrieve's product portfolio, enhances global sourcing and logistics capabilities, and enables cross-selling between the two businesses.

Allied Industrial Partners, a Houston-based lower-middle market private equity firm, has made a strategic growth investment in JCL Energy, a Sharon, Pennsylvania-based distributor, renter, and service provider of pad-mounted and substation transformers. The founding team led by CEO Jim Landino will retain meaningful ownership; Allied plans to provide growth capital to expand operations, pursue add-on acquisitions, and accelerate geographic coverage across the U.S. (terms not disclosed).

Easy Ice has acquired the ice machine leasing operations of Credential Leasing & Finance in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The transaction expands Easy Ice's footprint and density across the DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia markets while Credential Leasing & Finance continues to operate its other equipment leasing lines.

Right Traffic, a North American traffic control operator, has acquired W.D. Wright, a Beaver, Pennsylvania–based traffic control company. The deal expands Right Traffic’s geographic footprint across the Midwest, Mid‑Atlantic, the Carolinas and Florida and is intended to accelerate the buyer’s technology-driven traffic control capabilities; on a combined basis the company says it will now have more than 3,000 employees serving 10 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

Guardian Capital Partners has formed a new platform, North American Door & Dock, and completed the initial acquisition of American Overhead Door & Dock, LLC, a Levittown, Pennsylvania-based commercial door and loading-dock services provider. Guardian will scale the platform through organic investment and buy-and-build M&A to expand geographic coverage, capabilities, and infrastructure while retaining members of the Swope family management team.

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) has acquired Ives Equipment Corporation, a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based distributor of process valves and instrumentation. The acquisition expands MCE's Mid-Atlantic distribution and service capabilities; MCE is PE-backed by Frontenac, which is noted in the announcement.

OnPoint Industrial Services, backed by MML Capital Partners, has acquired Amerisafe Consulting and Safety Services (Amerisafe Group). The add-on expands OnPoint’s safety, rescue and occupational health capabilities and brings Amerisafe’s ~200-client book and experienced leadership into the OnPoint platform to support growth across construction, steel, renewable energy and EV markets.

Tailwind Capital has made a majority investment to acquire GrayMatter (GrayMatter Systems), a Pittsburgh-based provider of industrial automation, MES, analytics and OT cybersecurity solutions, from Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners. The investment will support GrayMatter's platform growth — including deeper product and people investment and a buy-and-build M&A strategy led by newly named Executive Chairman Paul Galeski.

V&A Capital has completed a majority investment to acquire Cooney Brothers, Inc. and Cooney Manufacturing Co., LLC, a Pennsylvania-based value-added distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and manufacturer of custom assemblies for the fire protection industry. V&A will partner with the seller/management (who co-invested) to provide strategic and operational resources to expand product lines, grow the company’s e-commerce presence, broaden market footprint and pursue add-on acquisitions.

AFC Industries, a West Chester, Ohio-based fasteners and industrial supplies distributor and portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Globe International Corporation, a Philadelphia-based distributor of fasteners, garage door hardware and galvanized aircraft cable. The deal expands AFC’s product and geographic footprint in the overhead door and industrial fastener markets; terms were not disclosed.

Cintas Corporation has acquired Paris Uniform Services, a family-owned uniform and facility services supplier based in DuBois, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Cintas' regional footprint and adds Paris's linen, uniform rental and facility service capabilities and customers across a four-state area.

Medical Technology Associates, LLC (MTA) has acquired MicronPA, a York, Pennsylvania-based calibration and dimensional inspection services provider. The deal expands MTA's calibration capabilities and northeastern U.S. footprint while transitioning MicronPA's founder leadership as Avyayam Dave retires.

Komar Industries, a Groveport, Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of industrial waste and recycling processing systems, has acquired Winter Equipment Corporation, a distributor of waste handling and recycling equipment based in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The acquisition brings Winter’s sales, installation, service and rental capabilities into Komar’s channel footprint across the Eastern United States and was completed by owners Mark and Tammy O'Neal.

Summit Fire & Security LLC (a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc.) acquired Triguard Security, Inc. effective November 14, 2023. The acquisition expands Summit's Mid‑Atlantic footprint and brings Triguard's commercial and government fire alarm, security, inspection and monitoring capabilities into Summit's Scranton/Pittston, Pennsylvania operations.

Austin-based private equity firm Blue Sage Capital has completed a majority investment/recapitalization in Geo-Solutions, Inc., a New Kensington, Pennsylvania geotechnical and environmental remediation services provider. Blue Sage will partner with Geo-Solutions' management to expand geographic footprint, extend service lines, pursue strategic acquisitions and reinvest in the business.

CHA Consulting, Inc. has acquired Predictive Maintenance Solutions (PdMS), a specialized provider of predictive maintenance programs and vibration analysis headquartered just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PdMS will be rebranded PdMS, A CHA Company and its capabilities will expand CHA's reliability, predictive maintenance and condition-monitoring services across power generation, utilities, manufacturing, data centers and pharmaceutical end markets.

Miner Ltd., the dock and door division of OnPoint Group, has acquired Central State Door Service, a Pennsylvania-based provider of commercial and residential doors and dock equipment. The deal expands Miner's service footprint across Pennsylvania and strengthens OnPoint Group's nationwide dock, door and facility maintenance network.

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection (KOB), a 90+-year regional fire protection services provider headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was sold to Encore Fire Protection. Fairmount Partners served as sell-side advisor; the transaction closed in October 2023 for undisclosed terms. Encore — a PE-backed consolidator of fire protection businesses — will integrate KOB as part of its platform to expand service offerings, scale operations, and grow its regional footprint.

Burnham Holdings, Inc. acquired the assets of Combustion Services, Inc. (CSI Services) of York, Pennsylvania to bolster its Thermal InMotion rental boiler business. Terms were not disclosed; CSI's owner Doug Tyger will work with Burnham's Thermal InMotion team during a 12-month transition.