Manufacturing Acquisitions in Missouri

Threadlock Precision, an operating network backed by The D. E. Shaw Group, has acquired R&S Machining, a St. Louis-based CNC precision machining company founded in 1992. The add-on expands Threadlock's large-format machining, assembly and engineering capabilities—increasing capacity and capability for its aerospace and defense precision manufacturing network.

Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. completed a business combination with Evolution Metals LLC to form Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EMAT), which began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker EMAT on January 6, 2026. The combined company will pursue a U.S.-based, vertically integrated supply chain for rare-earth magnets and battery materials by scaling South Korea-based manufacturing assets and developing recycling, midstream processing, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Ingersoll Rand has acquired Scinomix, a U.S.-based laboratory automation equipment designer and manufacturer, to expand its Life Sciences capabilities within the Precision and Science Technologies segment. The deal will integrate Scinomix into Ingersoll Rand's Life Sciences platform and broaden the company's end-to-end lab automation offerings.

BTX Precision, a platform backed by L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired High Tech Solutions LLC (HTS), a Kansas City–area precision manufacturer of aerospace components. The add-on expands BTX's program diversity, geographic footprint and capabilities across aerospace and space end markets as BTX reaches its 10th acquisition since inception.

Astec Industries has acquired Hillenbrand’s minority stake in TerraSource Holdings in a transaction valued at approximately $245 million. Hillenbrand received about $115 million from the sale, which it will use to pay down debt; the divestiture was completed July 1, 2025.

Koozie Group has acquired the promotional calendar product line of Skinner & Kennedy Co., with the deal closing January 13, 2025. The purchase transfers key staff and production to Koozie Group's Sleepy Eye, Minnesota facility and aims to strengthen Koozie Group's position as a leading supplier of promotional calendars in North America.

Dakota Holdings, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has acquired Ozark Steel Fabricators, a Farmington, Missouri structural steel fabricator. The deal is an add-on to Dakota Holdings' platform of structural steel fabricators led by Staley Steel and is intended to expand capabilities and geographic reach across the Central and Midwestern United States, serving data center, industrial, and healthcare construction projects.

Webco Group Holdings, a 100% employee-owned precision metal fabricator headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, acquired BMF Metal Fabrication, LLC of Winfield, Missouri, with the transaction closing on November 1, 2024. The deal brings BMF's precision laser cutting, forming, welding and finishing capabilities into Webco's family of companies to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate growth while providing long-term opportunity for BMF employees.

Nutra-Med, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, has acquired Legacy Pharma Solutions, a St. Louis-based provider of oral solid dose contract packaging. The acquisition adds high-speed bottling and blistering capabilities to Nutra-Med, expanding its contract packaging capacity for pharmaceutical, OTC and medical device customers.

TRANSTEX has acquired DClimate Inc., a Maryland Heights, Missouri-based maker of electric Auxiliary Power Units (eAPUs) that combine HVAC modules with a patented battery management and rapid recharge system. The deal adds DClimate's EPA SmartWay-verified, CARB- and EPA-compliant APU technology to TRANSTEX's product portfolio to improve fleet efficiency, reduce idling and emissions, and support the company's market expansion in North America.

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone, with investment from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and GIC, will acquire Emerson's remaining 40% interest in the Copeland joint venture (formerly Emerson Climate Technologies) for approximately $3.5 billion. The deal — in which Copeland will repurchase the seller's note — furthers Emerson's portfolio simplification and is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.

Hendrickson has acquired the Reyco Granning suspension business, based in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, from Reyco Granning and its parent MAT Capital. Reyco Granning will continue to operate under its existing name while the acquisition expands Hendrickson’s product portfolio and manufacturing footprint in medium- and heavy‑duty vehicle suspension solutions.

TruArc Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Meyer Laboratory, Inc., a Kansas City-area manufacturer and distributor of industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals, from owners Russell Meyer and William "Rusty" Meyer. TruArc will support Meyer Lab's next phase of growth through organic investments and targeted M&A while the existing president, Mike Miller, remains in his role and Rusty Meyer stays on the board.

Onward Capital and Merit Capital Partners acquired PFI InStore, a St. Louis–area designer and manufacturer of retail point-of-purchase displays and store fixtures. The transaction transfers ownership from a group of prior financial sponsors and positions PFI for operational enhancements, continued acquisitions, and expansion into new end markets.

Investment funds managed by KKR have acquired Potter Global Technologies, a St. Louis–headquartered designer and manufacturer of fire and life safety and emergency communication equipment, from Gryphon Investors. KKR said it will support Potter’s growth organically and through add-on acquisitions and implement a broad-based employee ownership program; financial terms were not disclosed.

Butler National Corporation acquired KC Machine, a precision machine shop located near Kansas City, to add in‑house fabrication, repair and prototyping capabilities that support its aircraft modification and MRO operations. KC Machine — ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR‑compliant and a supplier to defense and diverse industrial customers — will continue operating under its existing name and culture, with former CEO Keith Diebold supporting the transition.

American Products LLC (Amprod), a Koch Enterprises portfolio company, acquired Watson Metal Masters Inc., a Springfield, Missouri-based manufacturer of stainless-steel tanks and ASME pressure vessels. The acquisition positions Amprod to expand its engineered metal fabrication and tank manufacturing capabilities across end markets including chemical, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries; terms were not disclosed.

Denver-based private equity firm Crest Rock Partners has made a control investment in Midwest Alloys & Technology, Inc. and Midalloy Specialty Materials, LLC (together, Midalloy). The investment will provide capital and operating support to help the supplier of specialty alloy welding consumables and bar/wire rod products expand capabilities and execute its strategic growth plan while the founders remain invested.

The Premier Group LLC has acquired Standard Iron and Steel Company of Joplin, Missouri from long-time owner Jay Rosenberg. IAG M&A Advisors represented Rosenberg in a confidential sale process that took roughly 2 years and 4 months to complete as the founder sought a successor and exit.

Mangrove Equity Partners announced a platform investment in Wear-Concepts, Inc., a Liberty, Missouri-based designer and manufacturer of wear, abrasion and corrosion resistant materials and related installation services for heavy industrial customers. The partnership will support Wear-Concepts' plans to expand sales and marketing, bolster field services, grow into adjacent end markets and pursue add-on acquisitions.

MW Components, a Charlotte-based precision components manufacturer, acquired Western Wire Products Company effective June 9, 2023. The deal adds Western Wire’s wire‑forming capabilities and product range (cotter pins, hitch pins, spring pins and custom wire forms) to MW Components’ portfolio, expanding its stock and custom wire form offering and strengthening service for industrial customers.

SPX Technologies (NYSE: SPXC) acquired ASPEQ Heating Group, a St. Louis-based provider of custom electric heating and thermal management products, for approximately $418 million. The transaction closed in June 2023 and expands SPX's HVAC heating portfolio by adding ASPEQ's brands and capabilities; the seller was private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire KE2 Therm Solutions, a developer of intelligent refrigeration control solutions. KE2 Therm will be integrated into Distech Controls within Acuity's Intelligent Spaces Group to expand Distech's addressable market into commercial refrigeration and accelerate the transition from analog to digital refrigeration controls.

ASPEQ Heating Group LLC, a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners, acquired certain business assets of BBC Industries, Inc. on February 15, 2023. The add-on expands ASPEQ's infrared electric heating technology, product scope, customer base and systems capabilities; BBC Industries will continue operating in Pacific, Missouri.

Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), together with affiliates Independent Bankers Capital Fund (IBCF) and the Joseph Adorjan family, completed an investment in Kupferle, LLC, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of water hydrants, sampling stations and monitoring/flushing solutions. Founder Dan McKeague partnered with the investor group, remains involved as a board member and investor, and Michael Adorjan has joined Kupferle as CEO as the group looks to pursue organic growth and potential add-on acquisitions.

Modern Litho-St. Louis has acquired Scotts Printing of Rolla, Missouri, effective December 31, 2022. The acquisition expands Modern Litho's regional printing capacity and capabilities (offset, digital, bindery/finishing) and consolidates Scotts Printing's operations into Modern Litho's St. Louis facility.

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Emerson's Climate Technologies business (rebranded as Copeland) in a transaction valuing the business at $14.0 billion. Emerson received approximately $9.7 billion in upfront cash, a $2.25 billion seller note and retained a minority equity stake while Blackstone (with co-investors ADIA and GIC) will support Copeland's growth as a standalone HVACR leader; Copeland reported fiscal 2022 sales of $5.0 billion and employs over 18,000 people.

Koppers Inc., a subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc., signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Gross & Janes Co., the largest independent supplier of untreated railroad crossties in North America. The deal — terms undisclosed — is intended to bolster Koppers' supply chain and logistics footprint by providing additional access to untreated crossties and driving synergies across its treating facilities.

Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a Costa Mesa-based designer and manufacturer of electrical power solutions, has acquired DuraComm, a Kansas City manufacturer of OEM/industrial AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC power supplies for telecommunications, public safety, and critical infrastructure. The acquisition expands MCE's product portfolio and engineering capabilities in the network and industrial markets, enabling broader solutions, increased capacity, and enhanced support for high-profile customers.

Mississippi Lime Company (an HBM company) completed the acquisition of Valley Minerals, a single-site dolomitic quicklime producer in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The deal expands Mississippi Lime's ability to serve the growing next-generation steel production market in the Central U.S. and includes planned investment to upgrade the facility's kiln to a more energy-efficient vertical kiln.

Adler Industrial Solutions, a tooling roll-up, acquired R&D/Leverage, a mold manufacturer headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri with an additional manufacturing facility in Nottinghamshire, England. The acquisition (Adler's third) expands Adler's capabilities into blow molds, injection stretch blow molds and preform molds, increases scale and adds European manufacturing capacity; founders Ivan and Ardith Drienik exited to Adler.

Tosca has acquired the cheese box division of Bristol Manufacturing, including facilities in Springfield, Missouri and Canton, New York. The deal lets Tosca insource wash and reconditioning services for its 640 cheese containers, add capacity, and expand its geographic coverage for cheese customers in the U.S.

Kanbrick, a Chicago-based private investment partnership, has acquired Marine Concepts, a designer and manufacturer of patented semi-permanent boat cover systems. Founder Randy Kent will remain involved as the company partners with Kanbrick to expand geographies, channels, and build a platform of marine accessory brands.

Atkore Inc. has acquired United Poly Systems, a manufacturer of HDPE pressure pipe and conduit serving telecom, water infrastructure, renewables and energy markets. United Poly Systems operates manufacturing sites in Springfield, Missouri and Albuquerque, New Mexico with approximately 160 employees and was previously owned by Industrial Opportunity Partners.

D&S Car Wash Supply, a portfolio company of Lometa Capital Partners, has acquired D&S Car Wash Systems. The acquired distributor will form the nucleus of D&S's new Field Sales & Service division to expand equipment sales, installation, maintenance, chemical supply and equipment refurbishment and to strengthen geographic coverage in the St. Louis MSA and surrounding areas.

CNL Strategic Capital acquired a majority equity stake (with a concurrent debt investment) in Vektek Holdings, LLC from LFM Capital; terms were not disclosed. Vektek, headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, is a manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic workholding products serving automotive, aerospace, agriculture and other industrial end markets; the investment is intended to support continued product expansion and growth.

Knowlton Development Corporation (kdc/one) acquired Aerofil Technology, a Sullivan, Missouri-based aerosol and liquid contract packager, adding North American aerosol filling capabilities to its network. Simultaneously, global investment firm KKR made a strategic minority investment in kdc/one to support the company's continued growth alongside existing investor Cornell Capital.

OpenGate Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired Chemisphere Corp., a specialty solvent blender and chemical distributor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, from founder Bob Schwent. The deal complements OpenGate’s recent acquisition of Chemsolv and creates a larger chemical distribution platform spanning the Midwest to the Mid‑Atlantic, with plans for organic growth and future add-on acquisitions.

Alto Ingredients, Inc. acquired Eagle Alcohol Company LLC, a St. Louis-based distributor of specialty alcohols, in a transaction announced January 2022. The deal (closed Jan. 14, 2022) was funded with cash on hand for a base purchase price of $14.0 million plus an estimated $1.3 million working capital adjustment and includes up to $14.0 million of contingent consideration; Alto said the acquisition is immediately accretive and expected to increase Adjusted EBITDA by $7–9 million annually.

Lometa Capital Partners, a multi-family office, acquired a majority stake in D&S Car Wash Equipment Company (D&S), a High Ridge, Missouri-based manufacturer of car wash systems, in a transaction completed December 31, 2021. D&S founders Jon Jansky and Jerry Canfield and two other partners sold the business but retain minority equity; Lometa intends to provide evergreen capital to accelerate product and market growth and expand operations under new leadership.

CPC, LLC has acquired Paramount Apparel International from the company's founding families. Paramount, founded in 1929 and known for its Imperial headwear brand and Global Brand Solutions division, employs over 500 people across six Missouri facilities; the founding families retained ownership at the Paramount level and received an ownership interest in CPC.

St. Louis-based private investment firm Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) completed an investment in Patterson Mold and Tool, LLC, a St. Charles, Missouri-based designer and manufacturer of complex die-casting tooling and precision machined components. Affiliates Millstone Capital Advisors and Konza Valley Capital provided subordinated debt and equity; Patterson's management and production teams will remain as the company pursues growth and capability investments.

Rochester Gauges, LLC acquired the assets of Concept Technology (CTI), a St. Louis-based manufacturer of liquid level sensors for commercial refrigeration. The acquisition expands Rochester's product portfolio and footprint in the liquid level measurement segment and enables CTI's OEM customer base to leverage Rochester's broader manufacturing and engineering resources.

Boss Industries, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, acquired the commercial assets of HIPPO Multipower. The add-on acquisition expands Boss's mobile power product portfolio and broadens end-market coverage across utility, municipal and railroad customers.

Crown Capital Investments (CCI) has acquired Climalock, a Warsaw, Missouri‑based designer and supplier of custom vertical and horizontal panel systems and tank insulation solutions. The deal was announced by Woodbridge International, which represented Climalock in the sale; CCI will provide capital and operational support to grow and optimize the business.

HBM Holdings has acquired Control Devices, LLC, a Fenton, Missouri-based designer and manufacturer of engineered flow-control products. Control Devices was previously a portfolio company of Goldner Hawn; terms were not disclosed and Control Devices' existing management will remain in place as HBM pursues a buy-and-build growth strategy in industrial components.

Hillenbrand completed the divestiture of its TerraSource Global business, contributing the business to newly formed TerraSource Holdings, LLC. Affiliated companies of Right Lane Industries (RLI) obtained majority ownership and operational control while Hillenbrand received a five‑year note with initial principal of $25.6 million and retained an indirect 49% ownership interest in the new Holdings entity.

PLZ Aeroscience Corporation, a Pritzker Private Capital-backed specialty aerosol and liquid products manufacturer, acquired Champion Brands, LLC, a long-standing maker of specialty lubricants headquartered in Clinton, Missouri. The deal expands PLZ's automotive and industrial product capabilities by adding Champion's ~300-product portfolio and a 450,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility; financial terms were not disclosed.

Forterra, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRTA) acquired the business of Barbour Concrete Company and Barbour Building Systems, a 75-year-old manufacturer of precast concrete products based in Independence, Missouri. Forterra said it will continue operating under the Barbour name and expects the acquisition to expand its precast footprint and growth opportunities in the Kansas City and Greater Omaha infrastructure and residential markets.

EverArc Holdings Limited agreed to acquire 100% of Perimeter Solutions from SK Invictus Holdings S.à.r.l., an affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners, for about $2 billion in cash and preferred shares. The deal makes Perimeter Solutions — a global manufacturer of firefighting products and lubricant additives — a public company via EverArc and was expected to close in Q4 2021 subject to customary conditions.