Industrial Services Acquisitions in Texas

Thompson Safety, a national provider of fire protection and workplace safety services, has acquired Houston-area Fulshear Fire Protection to strengthen its presence in the Greater Houston market. The acquisition increases Thompson's local technician roster and service capacity, expands its commercial and industrial customer base, and is expected to create cross-sell opportunities across Thompson's safety and fire protection offerings.

SunSource Holdings has completed the acquisition of Vytl Controls Group (formerly PVI Holdings) from MiddleGround Capital; financial terms were not disclosed. Vytl, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, operates 32 branches across 11 states with more than 1,100 employees and provides distribution, design, repair and remanufacturing of valves, actuators and other flow control products; the deal broadens SunSource’s flow control solutions capabilities and distribution footprint.

Integrated Power Services (IPS) has completed the acquisition of TechPro Power Group, Inc., a provider of power systems lifecycle management and field services. The deal expands IPS’s technical capabilities and geographic coverage across North America, enhancing service offerings for mission-critical end markets such as data centers, utilities and oil & gas.

Houston-based private equity firm Capstreet has acquired TOPS Field Services, LLC, a Huffman, Texas–based provider of inspection, overhaul and maintenance services for gas and steam turbines, LNG equipment, and generators. Management, including founder and CEO Toby Wooster, will remain with the company as Capstreet partners with TOPS to expand service offerings, enhance capabilities, and pursue geographic expansion; terms were not disclosed.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Coastal Sprinkler, a Beaumont, Texas-based fire sprinkler contractor, expanding Pye-Barker's fire sprinkler capabilities and service footprint across Southern Texas. Coastal Sprinkler's local team will remain in place supported by Pye-Barker's national resources; financial terms were not disclosed.

Amberjack Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of CIMA Services, L.P., a Houston-area industrial and environmental services provider, in a transaction that closed January 15, 2026. GulfStar Group served as exclusive financial advisor to CIMA; the recapitalization will support CIMA's rapid growth plan while providing liquidity to the founder/owner team.

Allied Services Group, the electrical services platform backed by Bear Castle Capital, has acquired Substations, Inc. (SSI), a high-voltage substation installation and maintenance contractor. The add-on expands Allied’s service capabilities into Texas and strengthens Bear Castle’s electrical services platform in the South-Central United States.

HydrEra Water Services acquired ThinkTank Products Inc., the developer of the Minion Tank, in a deal completed December 18, 2025. The acquisition expands HydrEra's modular and vertical fluid storage capabilities, adds complementary tank technologies and inventory, and increases regional service coverage across North America.

Vertiv Holdings Co. completed the acquisition of PurgeRite (Purge Rite Intermediate LLC) for approximately $1.0 billion, enhancing Vertiv's fluid management and liquid-cooling service capabilities for data centers, HPC and AI environments. PurgeRite—headquartered in Texas—brings specialized mechanical flushing, purging and filtration expertise and proprietary technologies to strengthen Vertiv's end-to-end thermal management offerings.

JDC, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Atlas Truck Sales, Inc. and Atlas Bucket Rentals, Co., a family-owned provider of bucket truck and digger derrick sales and rentals based in Channelview, Texas. The add-on expands JDC's presence in the Houston/Texas market, increases regional fleet density and service capability, and was financed by a banking syndicate led by Comerica Bank.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. has acquired Pump Solutions, a Texas-based distributor and service provider focused on water and wastewater pumps, controls, and related repair services. The deal, announced after a definitive agreement signed December 1, 2025, expands DXP's Water platform in Texas and adds technical sales and service capabilities to its national water and wastewater footprint.

Blackstone’s private equity funds, including Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, have acquired Shermco from Gryphon Investors in a transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion. Shermco, headquartered in Irving, Texas, provides electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning and engineering services to data centers, utilities and industrial clients and will be positioned to scale further under Blackstone’s energy-transition focused capital.

Ivy Technology, a Staple Street Capital portfolio company, has acquired PureWrx, a provider of OEM-certified pre-owned (CPO) equipment buy-back and refurbishment programs. The add-on expands Ivy's aftermarket and certified refurbishment capabilities, enabling broader service delivery to OEM customers and supporting sustainability and residual-value recovery for legacy hardware.

FloWorks International LLC, a Houston-based specialty distributor and portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired Slater Controls LLC, a distributor of valve automation, instrumentation, and relief valves with four locations across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The deal is an add-on acquisition intended to expand FloWorks' product portfolio, geographic footprint, and cross-selling opportunities under Wynnchurch's ownership.

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based safety and fire protection services provider, has acquired Austin-based 1st Fire Safety to expand its fire protection footprint in the Austin market. Steven Monaco, the former owner of 1st Fire Safety, will retain the company's specialty products division and continue to partner with Thompson Safety, while the acquisition enables cross-selling of Thompson's first aid and safety services to fire clients.

Summit Park has led a majority recapitalization of DX Electric, a Grapevine, Texas-based distributor of electrical c-parts that supplies OEMs across industrial, data center and energy end markets. PennantPark provided debt financing; Stephens Inc. served as financial advisor to DX and McGuireWoods LLP acted as legal counsel to Summit Park. Summit Park intends to support organic growth and expand DX's service capabilities, product offering and geographic footprint, including through acquisitions.

CROM, a Frontenac-backed water infrastructure platform, has acquired Houston-headquartered CFG Industries to expand its Texas footprint and add specialty infrastructure capabilities including protective coatings, structural repairs, underground utilities, lift station rehabilitation, and custom fabrication. David Cadriel will remain with the business as General Manager and Vice President of CROM CFG to ensure continuity for customers and employees.

D&H United, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired A&A Pump Company, a family-owned distributor of petroleum equipment based in San Antonio, Texas. The add-on strengthens D&H United’s presence in Texas and expands its service capabilities for fueling stations and EV charging infrastructure across the U.S.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Fortress Security, a Texas-based full-service security and fire alarm provider, expanding Pye-Barker’s presence to over 20 locations in Texas. The deal brings enterprise-level intrusion, video surveillance, access control and fire alarm services into Pye-Barker’s platform and was executed with representation from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP.

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of fire protection and safety services, has acquired Liberty Fire Protection, a Houston-area fire protection firm. The deal expands Thompson's local fire protection capabilities and service offerings—adding fire alarm and sprinkler expertise, kitchen hood suppression, and broader parts/supplier access for customers across the region.

Columbia, Missouri-based GME Supply has acquired Houston-based Wayne Enterprises, a supplier of trade uniforms, FR workwear, PPE and custom embroidery services. The acquisition expands GME Supply’s product and service offering—adding uniform program management and in-house customization—and broadens its reach into oil & gas, utilities and other industrial markets.

Quad-C Management announced an investment in Accurate Meter & Supply, a Katy, Texas-based distributor and service provider of water, sewer and drainage products. Quad-C will partner with Accurate's existing executive management team (who retain significant ownership) to support organic growth and strategic acquisitions aimed at expanding Accurate's geographic footprint and service offerings.

The JF Group (JF), a national fueling infrastructure and petroleum equipment services provider, has acquired 4 Corners Petroleum Equipment, a Texarkana-based service contractor founded by Kenny Allen. The acquisition expands JF's service footprint and technical capabilities across Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas and integrates the 4 Corners team into JF's growing service division.

Covalent Metrology has acquired Materials Characterization Services (MAT-CS), an Austin-based analytical services supplier, to expand its North American lab partner network and combine MAT-CS’s project-management expertise with Covalent’s Sunnyvale laboratory and digital platform. MAT-CS founder Scott Baumann will join Covalent as Vice President of Lab Partnerships and Engagement to lead integration and partnership expansion.

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of first aid and fire protection services, has acquired Bulwark Fire Protection, a Texas fire protection company based in Austin. The acquisition expands Thompson Safety’s full-service fire protection capabilities in the Austin market and brings Bulwark’s technicians and leadership into Thompson Safety to enable cross-selling of safety and fire services.

Integrity Data Solutions, through its subsidiary Compu-Call Holdings, LLC, has acquired iDoc Corp, a Texas-based provider of commercial copier and print hardware, leasing, rentals and service. The deal expands ID Solutions' hardware, rental and on-site service capabilities and represents the third acquisition by the company since its acquisition by Falx Capital LLC in 2023.

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of first aid and fire protection services, has acquired A-1 Shiner, a Texas fire protection company. The deal expands Thompson Safety’s fire protection footprint across key Texas markets (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio) and enables cross-selling of first aid and safety services to A-1 Shiner customers.

Sciens Building Solutions has acquired Katy, Texas-based Alarmtechs, a fire and life safety installation, servicing and monitoring company, to expand Sciens' presence in the Texas market. Sciens, a San Francisco-based fire and life safety platform backed by The Carlyle Group, will integrate Alarmtechs' capabilities in fire alarm, security integration and sprinkler services into its nationwide service platform.

MCS, a national property services company based in Lewisville, Texas, has acquired Fort Worth–headquartered property preservation firm MSI. The deal integrates MSI’s property inspection, preservation, repair management and REO services into MCS’s national platform to expand capabilities and reinforce its nationwide footprint.

Atlas Copco Group has acquired National Tank & Equipment (NTE), a Houston-based specialty rental provider of fluid-transfer and fluid-storage solutions. NTE (about 310 employees) will join Atlas Copco’s specialty rental division within the Power Technique business area, expanding the group’s rental capabilities and US presence.

Graycliff Partners, through its GCP Ascend small-cap fund, has made a platform investment in Richardson Saw & Lawnmower, a Dallas-area provider of outdoor power equipment, parts and repair services. James Poen, the second-generation family owner, will remain as President as Graycliff partners with the company to support growth and build the business as GCP Ascend's first platform investment.

Kingsway Financial Services acquired Roundhouse Electric & Equipment Co., Inc., a provider of mission-critical field maintenance and motor repair services to midstream natural gas pipeline operators and utilities in the Permian Basin; the transaction closed July 1, 2025. Generational Capital Markets advised the sellers, and Kingsway said Roundhouse is a strategic fit for its Kingsway Search Xcelerator platform to expand its portfolio of asset-light, recurring-revenue services businesses.

Cooper Machinery Services, a Houston-based provider of compression equipment and services, acquired Plant Process Machine Works (PPMW), a reciprocating compressor service and engineering firm formerly owned by Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. The acquisition expands Cooper’s reciprocating compression capabilities and strengthens its aftermarket repair, engineering, and field support offerings for OEM and non-OEM equipment.

B&J Welding Supply, backed by Cordatus Capital, acquired GM Welding Supply of San Angelo, Texas, with the combined business operating under the B&J name effective July 1, 2025. The deal expands B&J's West Texas footprint and product offering in industrial and medical gases, propane and welding supplies while retaining GM Welding Supply's local staff and location.

Smart Care, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired HiTech of Texas, a Lubbock-based provider of emergency repair, installation and equipment sales for bakery and deli commercial foodservice equipment. The add-on acquisition, which closed July 1, 2025, expands Smart Care's capabilities and operational density in West Texas and supports the platform's geographic expansion strategy.

Fusion Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Relevant Industrial, LLC from LKCM Headwater Investments; LKCM has reinvested and will remain a minority partner. Monroe Capital arranged financing (and acted as an equity co-investor) to support the transaction. Relevant will continue to operate from its Houston, Texas headquarters and remain led by its existing management team.

C&S Chemicals, a Shoreline Equity Partners-backed specialty chemical platform, has partnered with (acquired) ChemCentric, a Houston-based provider of boiler, cooling water and wastewater treatment chemicals and services. The deal expands C&S' industrial water treatment capabilities and geographic reach into key refinery and petrochemical markets; ChemCentric's owners Dan Curnock and Eddie Cocetti partnered with C&S on the transaction.

Industrial Thermal Services (ITS), supported by Amberjack Capital Partners, has acquired On-Site Stress Relieving Services (OSR), a regional specialist in post-weld heat treating and on-site thermal services. The deal adds OSR locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Houston, Texas; and Topeka, Kansas, expanding ITS's national footprint and field-service capabilities.

Total Safety U.S., Inc., a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., has acquired Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., a Deer Park, Texas-based designer, fabricator and distributor of fire detection, suppression systems and safety equipment. The transaction closed May 7, 2025, and Dooley will be combined with Total Safety's Industrial Fire and Safety Division to expand capabilities and access to refining, petrochemical and other industrial customers.

Kohlberg, a U.S. middle-market private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in RESA Power from Investcorp. RESA's management team and employee shareholders will retain a minority interest; Kohlberg plans to support RESA's next phase of growth by expanding capabilities and geographic footprint to meet rising demand for critical power services.

Amberjack Capital Partners has formed a partnership with Industrial Thermal Services, a provider of industrial heat-treating and specialty field services, to support ITS’s next phase of growth. The investment will provide strategic and financial support to expand ITS’s geographic footprint, invest in new technologies, and strengthen operational capabilities while ITS continues to operate under founder and CEO Ryan Aras.

ConTeras Industrial Group has acquired Performance Insulation Contractors (PIC), expanding ConTeras' footprint and soft-craft service capabilities across the Gulf Coast, particularly in Texas. PIC will continue to operate under its existing brand as an operating business unit within ConTeras alongside Incorp Industries and ECRS, providing enhanced resources and local expertise for industrial clients.

CRTS Global LLC, a portfolio company of Houston-based private equity firm Voyager Interests, has acquired RAE Energy's coatings business (RAE Coatings) to expand its external field joint coating capabilities and offer a complete internal and external pipeline field joint coating solution for offshore projects. RAE Energy sold the coatings business to focus on expanding its nondestructive testing capabilities through Prime Inspections and UT Quality.

TransTech Group, a portfolio company of Bridge Industries, completed the acquisition of Koch Heat Transfer's international assets and intellectual property through its Metalforms LLC subsidiary. The deal transfers global rights to legacy heat-exchanger technologies (including BROWN FINTUBE and TWISTED TUBE) to Metalforms and supports a relaunch of channel partners and a new European entity, Metalforms Italia Srl, based in Crema, Italy.

Kings III Emergency Communications has acquired LiftNet, a cloud-based elevator and escalator performance monitoring platform formerly owned by Hyperion Solutions. The deal brings LiftNet's remote monitoring and analytics together with Kings III's emergency response services to offer integrated safety, visibility, and managed monitoring for building owners and property managers across North America.

RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire), a St. Louis-based fire and security platform, has acquired Progressive Protection Security Systems, Inc., a Belton, Texas provider of commercial security, fire, access control, automation and low-voltage services. The acquisition — RapidFire's fourth in Texas — expands its service footprint and capabilities across Central and broader Texas, with Progressive’s employees remaining on staff to support continuity of service.

Sunstate Equipment Co., a Sumitomo Corporation-owned equipment rental company, has acquired AJ Rental Dallas to expand its presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth market. The acquisition brings AJ Rental customers access to Sunstate’s larger multi-state branch network, expanded fleet and technology capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Agellus Capital has combined Texas-based FirePro Tech LLC, Texas-based Chase Fire, and California-based AAA Fire Protection Services to form Bluejack Fire & Life Safety, a national fire and life safety services platform headquartered in Houston, Texas. The deal brings together inspection, testing, repair, maintenance and fire-extinguisher/kitchen-suppression capabilities under a single platform as Agellus pursues a roll-up strategy in essential services.

Louisiana-based The Sunland Family of Companies has acquired Midland, Texas-based Big Bend Services LLC, a drilling services contractor that supports oil & gas, renewable energy, utilities and commercial development. Big Bend will retain its name, principals and employees and continue operations as before while Sunland expands its geographic footprint and service capabilities across the region.

USA DeBusk LLC, a Deer Park, Texas–based industrial services provider, has acquired CIMA Inspection LLC, a Pasadena, Texas–based non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist. The acquisition expands USA DeBusk’s NDT capabilities and geographic reach across the United States and Canada while preserving the CIMA brand as “CIMA Inspection, A USA DeBusk Company.”