Tracked deals
401
401 tracked deals across 2009-2026.
Industrial Services Buyers & Acquisitions in Texas
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
273 strategic · 263 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
105 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Houston features prominently, including Fire Safe Protection Services joining Sciens Building Solutions and Bluejack Fire & Life Safety acquiring Phillips Fire & Life Safety.
- Recurring deal activity includes add-on and platform-style growth, such as Overhead Garage Door (OGD) completing three add-on acquisitions.
- Buyers range from industrial operators to private equity firms, with recurring names including The Sterling Group/Amberjack Capital Partners-type sponsors and operating/strategic buyers.
- Service lines vary from protective packaging and fire & life safety to mechanical boiler contracting and mission-critical rail field services.
- Transactions are framed around expanding geographic footprint (e.g., market coverage and service density) and deepening technical capabilities (e.g., engineered power distribution, asset integrity services).
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberjack Capital Partners | 5 | Private equity firm investing in critical infrastructure,... | PE |
| Pye-Barker Fire & Safety | 5 | Leading U.S. provider of fire protection, life safety and... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Summit Fire & Security LLC | 5 | Provider of fire protection, life-safety and security sol... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Arcline Investment Management | 4 | Private equity investor focused on building and scaling i... | PE |
| Crossplane Capital | 4 | Dallas-based private equity firm investing in industrial ... | PE |
| National Fire & Safety | 4 | End-to-end fire protection and life safety solutions plat... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Thompson Safety | 4 | Provider of on-site first aid, fire protection and safety... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Wind Point Partners | 4 | Chicago-based private equity firm (~$6 billion AUM) focus... | PE |
| AXIS Industrial Holdings, Inc. | 3 | High-growth industrial specialty contractor platform offe... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. | 3 | Private equity firm that invests in industrials, technolo... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Industrial Services in Texas by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 15, 2026
- Buyer
- 26North Partners
- Target
- MEI Industrial Solutions
- Seller
- Olympus Partners
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
26North Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MEI Industrial Solutions from Olympus Partners. MEI provides equipment rigging, storage, installation and specialized logistics services, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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October 7, 2026
- Buyer
- LongWater Private Equity
- Target
- Blastco
- Seller
- Terry Warren
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LongWater Private Equity acquired a majority stake in Blastco, a Channelview, Texas-based provider of surface preparation, industrial coatings, and tank rehabilitation services. Founder Terry Warren retained a minority ownership stake, and Blastco will anchor LongWater’s planned national industrial coatings platform and buy-and-build strategy.
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October 1, 2026
- Buyer
- KromAmericas
- Target
- American Flame Monitoring (AFM)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KromAmericas acquired American Flame Monitoring (AFM), a Pearland, Texas-based distributor specializing in Honeywell Industrial Flame Monitoring products. The deal expands KromAmericas’ product portfolio and strengthens its distribution and technical support capabilities across North America’s industrial combustion market.
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September 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Loenbro, LLC
- Target
- Prism Electric
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Loenbro acquired Prism Electric in the largest acquisition in its history. The deal expands Loenbro’s electrical capabilities and geographic reach across the Southern United States, adding approximately 2,500 Prism employees and strengthening presence in Texas and Oklahoma.
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Overhead Garage Door (OGD), The Sterling Group Foundation Fund, The Sterling Group
- Target
- Madisonville Garage Doors, Hall's Garage Doors, Compaan Garage Doors
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Overhead Garage Door (OGD), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group Foundation Fund, has completed three add-on acquisitions: Madisonville Garage Doors (June 2026), Hall’s Garage Doors (June 2026), and Compaan Garage Doors (August 2026). The deals expand OGD’s service density across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic and extend its coverage into metropolitan markets in Michigan.
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- Buyer
- Splintered Oak Equipment
- Target
- WC Tractor (New Holland dealerships in Brenham, Dayton, Sealy), WC Tractor (three New Holland dealership locations)
- Seller
- Chris Wackman (WC Tractor), WC Tractor
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Splintered Oak Equipment acquired WC Tractor’s three New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton, and Sealy, Texas, with the dealerships renamed to Splintered Oak Equipment. Performance Brokerage Services facilitated the transaction and acted as exclusive advisor to the ownership group behind Splintered Oak Equipment; Pat Albero and Dan Argiro represented the buyer side.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Marco Sealing Solutions, Align Capital Partners
- Target
- Global O-Ring and Seal
- Seller
- Brian DeSpain (former owner)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Marco Sealing Solutions, backed by Align Capital Partners (ACP), acquired Houston-based Global O-Ring and Seal. The deal adds a Houston location and expands Marco’s wholesale distribution and quick-ship capabilities across North America. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Global’s Houston facility and team are expected to remain in place through the transition.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP)
- Target
- The Colt Group
- Seller
- Capstreet
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Capstreet has sold The Colt Group, a provider of on-line leak repair, hot tapping, line intervention, and specialty mechanical solutions, to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP). Colt will continue under its existing executive leadership, with CEO Jason Box and the management team remaining significant investors.
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August 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP)
- Target
- The Colt Group
- Seller
- Colt’s existing shareholders/sellers (not explicitly named)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired The Colt Group in partnership with management in its fifth Fund VII platform investment. Colt is a specialty industrial services provider delivering emergency repair and asset integrity services such as online leak repair, hot tapping, line intervention, and field machining. Financial terms were not disclosed and the company’s CEO and executive team will continue leading the business as significant investors.
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- Buyer
- RapidFire Safety & Security
- Target
- Black Fire & Security Services
- Seller
- Rick Black, Daniela Black
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
RapidFire Safety & Security, a fire, life safety and security industry-focused buy-and-build platform, acquired El Paso, Texas-based Black Fire & Security Services. Black expands RapidFire’s capabilities in areas including fire extinguisher inspections and kitchen exhaust hood cleaning, while also strengthening RapidFire’s presence in west Texas.
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- Buyer
- nVent Electric
- Target
- Maverick Power
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
nVent Electric has agreed to acquire Maverick Power for $1.75 billion upfront, with additional cash consideration of up to $550 million tied to performance metrics in 2027 and 2028, for total consideration of up to $2.3 billion. The deal is designed to expand nVent’s data center power infrastructure platform by adding Maverick’s engineered power distribution capabilities to its existing electrical connection, protection and cooling offerings, and is expected to close in Q4 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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August 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Turnspire Capital Partners LLC
- Target
- Hulcher Services, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Turnspire Capital Partners acquired Hulcher Services, a North American provider of mission-critical rail infrastructure, maintenance, and field services. The company operates 28 service centers across the United States and Mexico and employs about 480 people with a specialized fleet of 3,000+ purpose-built equipment units.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Sciens Building Solutions
- Target
- Fire Safe Protection Services
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sciens Building Solutions welcomed Houston, Texas-based Fire Safe Protection Services into its U.S. portfolio. Fire Safe Protection Services provides integrated fire, security, sprinkler, monitoring, and communication systems across healthcare, education, commercial, and mixed-use facilities in the Houston market.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Bluejack Fire & Life Safety, Agellus Capital
- Target
- Phillips Fire & Life Safety
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Agellus Capital portfolio company Bluejack Fire & Life Safety acquired Houston-based Phillips Fire & Life Safety. Phillips will join Bluejack’s FirePro Tech brand as part of Bluejack’s continued scale-up in Greater Houston. The deal provides Phillips access to additional resources, capabilities, and a larger team while preserving its focus on fire protection and customer service.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- United MEP Partners
- Target
- Alamo Welding & Boiler Works, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
United MEP Partners acquired Alamo Welding & Boiler Works, Inc., a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial boiler systems. The acquisition closed on May 4, 2026.
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August 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Veritas Capital
- Target
- Saber Power Services, LLC
- Seller
- Greenbelt Capital Management L.P., Greenbelt Capital Partners
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Veritas Capital entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Saber Power Services, LLC from Greenbelt Capital Partners. Key members of Saber Power’s management team will retain a significant minority stake, and the business will continue to be led by CEO Brian Bratton.
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August 11, 2026
- Buyer
- White Cap
- Target
- Ace Contractors Supply
- Seller
- Jerry Haverda (Owner of Ace Contractors Supply)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
White Cap has agreed to acquire—and subsequently completed the acquisition of—the business of Ace Contractors Supply, a distributor of concrete accessories, rebar, safety and consumable products, and other construction supplies located in Austin, Texas. The deal expands White Cap’s presence and product offering in Central Texas and enhances its local team, capabilities, and customer service.
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- Buyer
- Integrated Water Services, Inc.
- Target
- Advanced Equipment and Services, Inc. (AESINC)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Integrated Water Services, Inc. (IWS) announced it will acquire Advanced Equipment and Services, Inc. (AESINC), a Houston-based provider of reverse osmosis and water purification systems. The deal adds reverse osmosis and desalination capabilities to IWS’s modular process-water and wastewater treatment portfolio, and was finalized on August 7, 2026.
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August 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Amberjack Capital Partners
- Target
- PMV Automation
- Seller
- Flowserve Corporation
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Amberjack Capital Partners completed the acquisition of PMV Automation from Flowserve Corporation. The deal was made in partnership with industry veterans Joseph Jobe and Micah Floyd, who will lead PMV post-closing.
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- Buyer
- ENEOS Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- TPC Group, TPC Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ENEOS Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TPC Group, strengthening its position in the petrochemical C4 value chain. The deal covers TPC’s petrochemical operations in Houston, Texas, and terminal operations in Port Neches, Texas and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and is expected to close in October 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- San Mateo Midstream, LLC, Matador Resources Company, Five Point Infrastructure LLC
- Target
- Cardinal Midstream Partners, LLC, Cardinal Midstream Partners operating subsidiaries
- Seller
- EnCap Flatrock Midstream
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
San Mateo Midstream, a joint venture between Matador Resources and Five Point Infrastructure, completed its $752 million acquisition of the operating subsidiaries of Cardinal Midstream Partners. The deal expands San Mateo’s integrated natural gas gathering and processing footprint across the northern Delaware Basin, adding processing capacity exceeding 1 Bcf/d and more than 800 miles of gathering pipelines.
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August 1, 2026
- Buyer
- High Street Capital VI Management, Inc., High Street Capital
- Target
- All About Concrete, LLC
- Seller
- Nathan Frazier (founder; retains significant equity stake)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
High Street Capital acquired All About Concrete, LLC (AAC), a turnkey residential and commercial concrete services provider headquartered in Tomball, Texas. The investment was made alongside AAC founder Nathan Frazier and AAC leadership, with Nathan retaining a significant equity stake and remaining CEO.
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July 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Meritus Gas Partners
- Target
- Metroplex Welding Supply
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Meritus Gas Partners acquired Metroplex Welding Supply, a Dallas-based distributor of industrial gases and welding supplies with five locations serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Meritus will keep Metroplex operating under its existing name and leadership while integrating it into Meritus’ growing national distributor platform.
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July 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Dover Corporation
- Target
- Cloeren Incorporated
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dover Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloeren Incorporated, a specialist manufacturer of extrusion T-dies and feedblocks used in polymer and plastics processing. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026 following customary closing conditions, and Cloeren will become part of Dover’s MAAG business unit within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment.
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- Buyer
- TJC, L.P.
- Target
- Sunbelt Solomon
- Seller
- Trilantic North America
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Investment funds managed by TJC, L.P. have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sunbelt Solomon from Trilantic North America. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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July 16, 2026
- Buyer
- LKCM Headwater Investments, LLC (and affiliates)
- Target
- Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (DSG) entered into a definitive merger agreement to be taken private by newly formed entities controlled by LKCM Headwater Investments for $35.00 per share in cash. LKCM Headwater and its affiliates already own about 79% of DSG, and the remaining shares will be acquired subject to customary closing conditions including minority shareholder approval.
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- Buyer
- Ferguson Enterprises Inc., Ferguson
- Target
- FWI Holdings, Inc. (FloWorks)
- Seller
- Wynnchurch Capital L.P.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE: FERG) completed its acquisition of FWI Holdings, Inc. (“FloWorks”) from Wynnchurch Capital. The deal values FloWorks at an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion.
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July 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Enerpac Tool Group Corp., Gladstone Investment Corporation (via SFEG Holdings sale / portfolio company context)
- Target
- Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC (SFE Group)
- Seller
- SFEG Holdings, Inc., Gladstone Investment Corporation (as owner/portfolio sponsor context)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC (SFE Group) for approximately $472 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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- Buyer
- Cody Sechelski (acquiring holding company/operator-led roll-up platform), Raises.com, US Strategic Capital Advisors, LLC
- Target
- Texas-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services business (installation, service, and maintenance provider), Operator-led roll-up platform founded by Cody Sechelski
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Raises.com announced the successful closing of the first acquisition under Cody Sechelski’s operator-led roll-up strategy, involving a controlled buyout of a profitable Texas HVAC services business. The deal was structured with a multi-tranche capital stack combining institutional senior credit and seller financing to preserve founder participation, funded via US Strategic Capital Advisors, LLC.
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- Buyer
- Astro Pak LLC, The Stephens Group LLC
- Target
- Frontline Global Services, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Astro Pak LLC, a portfolio company of The Stephens Group LLC, announced its acquisition of Frontline Global Services, Inc., a provider of comprehensive cleaning and reliability solutions for industrial and commercial equipment. The deal expands Astro Pak’s field service capabilities and increases its total locations to 14 across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Blackstone Energy Transition Partners (funds managed by Blackstone), Blackstone
- Target
- Dresser Utility Solutions
- Seller
- First Reserve
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, via funds managed by Blackstone, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dresser Utility Solutions from First Reserve. Dresser is a Houston-based provider of mission-critical natural gas and water measurement, control, and infrastructure equipment solutions, with approximately 850 employees. Financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to customary closing conditions.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Mat Tech Industrial Services, Allied Industrial Partners
- Target
- Hook Set Transportation
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mat Tech Industrial Services, backed by Allied Industrial Partners, acquired Hook Set Transportation to expand Mat Tech’s industrial hauling and transportation footprint across the Houston–Beaumont Gulf Coast corridor. The deal increases fleet capacity and dispatch capabilities and strengthens Mat Tech’s integrated waste management, environmental services, and industrial support offering for refinery and petrochemical customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Solaris Energy Infrastructure
- Target
- Global Energy Services Alliance (GESA)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Solaris Energy Infrastructure acquired Global Energy Services Alliance (GESA), a full-cycle power generation services provider. The transaction was funded with about $55 million in cash consideration and the issuance of approximately three million Class A Solaris shares, strengthening Solaris’ end-to-end power installation, commissioning, and long-term O&M capabilities.
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- Buyer
- JARCO Companies
- Target
- JW Sands
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
JARCO Companies completed its acquisition of JW Sands in Poteet, Texas, effective November 1, 2025. The acquired operation is now run under the newly launched JARCO Sands brand and adds drying capabilities to JARCO’s existing frac sand mining and washing business.
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June 22, 2026
- Buyer
- CRH
- Target
- Arcosa, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CRH has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Arcosa in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion. The deal is priced at $150 per share and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to Arcosa stockholder approval and regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Rox Capital Partners
- Target
- Interstate Threaded Products
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rox Capital Partners acquired Dallas-headquartered Interstate Threaded Products (ITP), launching Rox’s industrial fastener platform. The deal’s terms were not disclosed, and Rox said it will support ITP through investments in people and operational capabilities while expanding the platform through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
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June 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Weatherford International plc
- Target
- NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Weatherford International plc entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. in a transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal consideration is a blend of Weatherford shares and cash (up to 19.99% payable in cash) and is expected to generate at least $15 million in annual cost synergies within 18 months of closing.
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- Buyer
- Strategic Buyer
- Target
- Velocity Industrial, LLC
- Seller
- Rodney Campbell (Founder of Velocity Industrial, LLC), Tina Campbell (CEO of Velocity Industrial, LLC)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Generational Group announced the sale of Velocity Industrial, LLC, a Terrell, Texas-based provider of pneumatic conveying systems and material handling solutions, to a strategic buyer. The deal was successfully closed with Generational Group’s team leading the transaction, and sellers/leadership emphasized expanded opportunities and greater resources for employees and customers.
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- Buyer
- Monomoy Capital Partners
- Target
- Texas Pride Trailers
- Seller
- Texas Pride Trailers founder and management team (Jim Bray and team)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Monomoy Capital Partners announced it has acquired Texas Pride Trailers, a founder-led manufacturer and factory-direct retailer of heavy-duty open steel work trailers. Monomoy will partner with management to support continued growth and explore strategic opportunities.
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May 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Arbor Alliance, Caravel Capital
- Target
- Thorton's Tree Service
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Arbor Alliance, a tree care services operator headquartered in Atlanta, announced it has acquired Thornton's Tree Service. Based in Abilene, Texas, Thornton's has a 35-year track record serving residential and commercial customers across Central Texas, and its leadership team will continue to run the business post-acquisition.
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- Buyer
- White Wolf Hybrid Capital, Investly Capital
- Target
- AccuCast, LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
White Wolf Hybrid Capital completed a strategic investment in AccuCast, LLC, a supplier of waterworks infrastructure products, in partnership with Investly Capital. The investment is structured as hybrid capital combining debt and preferred equity to support both an acquisition and AccuCast’s ongoing growth initiatives.
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May 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Robert Madden Industries
- Target
- AC Supply Co.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Robert Madden Industries announced it has acquired AC Supply Co., expanding its HVAC supply footprint across Tarrant County in the greater Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) market. AC Supply Co. locations will begin transitioning to Robert Madden Industries stores, with multiple Westside/North Fort Worth and Arlington sites continuing operations under the RMI brand.
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- Buyer
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Leonard Green, Altas Partners
- Target
- AFA, Inc. dba AAA Fire Extinguisher Co.
- Seller
- Lawrence Fithen (owner of AAA Fire Extinguisher Co.)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired AFA, Inc. dba AAA Fire Extinguisher Co., a Lubbock, Texas-based provider of portable fire extinguisher and fire suppression inspection and service, including kitchen hood systems. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker’s West Texas operational capacity and strengthens its ability to serve Texas customers with full-service fire and life safety offerings.
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- Buyer
- Western Midstream Partners, LP
- Target
- Brazos Delaware II, LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Western Midstream Partners, LP entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brazos Delaware II, LLC for approximately $1.6 billion. The deal is a 50% cash / 50% common units transaction, with closing expected in late Q2 2026, and is designed to expand Western Midstream’s Delaware Basin gathering and processing footprint. Western Midstream later announced the acquisition closed on June 11, 2026.
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- Buyer
- Valveworks USA, Inc.
- Target
- Houston Oilfield Equipment, Inc.
- Seller
- Tom Bowers (Houston Oilfield Equipment, Inc. founder)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Valveworks USA, Inc. has acquired Houston Oilfield Equipment, Inc. to expand and strengthen its Valveworks USA Choke Division. The transaction will integrate Houston Oilfield legacy product lines with Lancaster Chokes, combining product design/manufacturing expertise and customer support.
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May 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Armko
- Target
- Kuhn & Associates, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Armko, an Align Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired Houston-based building envelope consulting firm Kuhn & Associates. The deal expands Armko’s Texas footprint and building envelope capabilities, adding complementary testing capabilities and deepening service coverage across education, municipal, and multi-family end markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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May 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Valesco Industries, Hidden River Strategic Capital, GMB Capital Partners
- Target
- Nipples, Elbows & Couplings, Inc. (NEC)
- Seller
- Company management, NEC founder/management (Founder & CEO Steve Osborne referenced as partnering in recapitalization)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Valesco Industries completed a control recapitalization of Nipples, Elbows & Couplings, Inc. (“NEC”), a Houston-based manufacturer of PVC-coated electrical conduit and fittings used in corrosive infrastructure end markets. Hidden River Strategic Capital and GMB Capital Partners also partnered in the recapitalization, providing subordinated debt alongside a senior term loan and revolver from another investor-lender.
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- Buyer
- Prospect Capital Corporation, Prospect Capital affiliate, Blackford Capital
- Target
- Security Fire Systems (SFS)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Prospect Capital Corporation, along with an affiliate, provided approximately $26 million consisting of a first lien senior secured term loan and preferred equity to Security Fire Systems (SFS). The investment was made in collaboration with Blackford Capital and is intended to support SFS’s organic growth and acquisition strategy in the fire suppression space.
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May 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
- Target
- S+S Industries
- Seller
- S+S founders, the Andrews family
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Cerberus Capital Management-managed funds have entered into a definitive agreement to make a strategic investment in S+S Industries, a Houston-based provider of critical value-added solutions for data center power infrastructure. S+S founders—members of the Andrews family—will retain a significant ownership stake, and President Greg Andrews will continue leading the company. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
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April 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Fenceworks
- Target
- T-Bar Fence
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenceworks, backed by Gemspring Capital, announced its acquisition of T-Bar Fence, a fencing, gate, and sport court installation provider serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The deal expands Fenceworks’ geographic footprint into Texas and adds sport court installation as a complementary service offering. Terms were not disclosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of industrial services acquisitions are shown for Texas?
The page covers acquisitions across specialized field services such as protective packaging, emergency repair and asset integrity, fire and life safety systems, mechanical boiler work, and mission-critical rail infrastructure maintenance.
Which Texas metro areas show up most in these deals?
Greater Houston appears multiple times, including transactions involving fire protection and integrated building safety systems and related services.
Are these deals mostly add-ons or new platforms?
The page includes both. For example, Overhead Garage Door (OGD) completed multiple add-on acquisitions, while other buyers pursue platform expansion through larger capability and geographic moves.
Do the buyers include private equity and strategic operators?
Yes. The page lists both sponsor buyers (e.g., Veritas Capital, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, Turnspire Capital Partners) and operating/strategic acquirers (e.g., nVent Electric, Sciens Building Solutions, United MEP Partners).