Tracked deals
189
189 tracked deals across 2000-2026.
Tracked deals
189
189 tracked deals across 2000-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
138 strategic · 131 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
35 tracked deals announced in 2021.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuim Equity Partners | 6 | Pittsburgh-based private equity firm focused on acquiring... | PE |
| One Equity Partners | 4 | Middle‑market private equity firm focused on industrial, ... | PE |
| Arcline Investment Management | 3 | Growth-oriented private equity firm that builds industria... | PE |
| Emko Capital | 3 | Family-run private equity / investment firm focused on in... | PE |
| Tecum Capital Partners | 3 | Pittsburgh-based private investment firm providing mezzan... | PE |
| Ballymore Safety Products | 2 | Designer, manufacturer, and service provider of vertical ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Cogenuity Partners | 2 | Lower middle market private equity firm investing in adva... | PE |
| Graycliff Partners LP | 2 | Lower-middle-market private equity firm focused on contro... | PE |
| Guardian Capital Partners | 2 | Lower-middle-market private equity firm investing in cons... | PE |
| Hyperion Materials & Technologies | 2 | Global materials science company that develops advanced h... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Last 10 years
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ARK MFG acquired Therma-Tek Commercial Cooking Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of professional hot-side commercial cooking equipment. The deal expands ARK MFG’s American-made manufacturing portfolio beyond refrigeration and includes a comprehensive rebuild of the Therma-Tek facility and relocating operations into ARK MFG’s global headquarters.
White Wolf Hybrid Capital has closed an investment in AccuCast, a Pennsylvania-based precision investment casting and machining manufacturer. The deal is intended to position AccuCast as a platform for consolidation in North America’s fragmented metal casting industry, targeting aerospace, defense, and industrial OEM customers.
Comact completed its acquisition of Oleson Saw Technology, a North American manufacturer of wide bandsaw blades and filing room equipment. The deal expands Comact’s cutting and saw technology portfolio and further grows its aftermarket and consumables offering for the wood processing industry.
Manufacturing Corporation of America (MCA) has acquired TRUKD, a U.S.-based truck bed rack manufacturer. TRUKD will operate within MCA's Metal One Fabrication facility to enable vertically integrated manufacturing, accelerate product development, improve supply-chain resilience, and scale production in support of Made-in-America growth.
Control Devices, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, has acquired Sherwood Valve to expand its compressed gas flow control portfolio and enhance engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The deal adds Sherwood's product lineup and brand (operations in Cleveland, Ohio and the Pittsburgh area) and brings about 75 employees to Control Devices; financial terms were not disclosed.
Titan America SA (subsidiary of Titan Group) completed its acquisition of Keystone Cement Holdings, Inc. and Keystone Cement Company LLC (“Keystone Cement”), a Pennsylvania-based cement and aggregates producer. The deal adds 990,000 short tons per year of clinker capacity and is positioned to strengthen Titan America’s Mid-Atlantic presence and integration synergies.
Polymer Adhesives Holdings, a portfolio company of DalFort Capital Partners, has acquired Fielco Adhesives, a Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of industrial epoxy adhesive solutions. The add-on expands the platform's formulation capabilities and product portfolio to better serve customers across abrasive converting, paint applicators, grinding wheels, electronic encapsulation and other industrial end markets.
Chemstream announced its merger with Synthex Organics to create a combined specialty chemical solutions platform operating under the Chemstream name. The combined company will integrate Chemstream’s distribution, logistics, and fluid systems expertise with Synthex’s specialty chemical manufacturing and R&D capabilities, expanding technical resources and customer offerings across oil and gas, water treatment, and industrial markets.
Astara Capital Partners led a continuation vehicle for Garlock Flexibles and simultaneously arranged the merger with C-P Flexible Packaging in October 2025, creating Garlock/C-P. The combined company operates 10 manufacturing locations across the United States and Canada and positions itself as one of the top 15 flexible packaging manufacturers in North America.
Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P. (The Edgewater Funds) has made an investment in Boulden Company, Inc., a Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based supplier of wear components and services for high-value reciprocating and rotating equipment. The investment launches a new Edgewater platform focused on aftermarket wear components, materials solutions, and services; Edgewater plans to scale the platform through organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions while partnering with founder Brian Boulden and the existing management team.
OCI, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital (and Grand Valley Holdings per one release), has merged with GMS Piling Products, a Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of steel micropiles and deep-foundation products. The transaction (terms not disclosed) creates an integrated platform with four U.S. manufacturing facilities, expanding OCI's product portfolio, coast-to-coast capabilities and micropile fabrication capacity.
National Safety Apparel (NSA), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Bashlin Industries, a fourth-generation manufacturer of climbing gear, fall protection equipment and accessories based in Grove City, Pennsylvania. The add-on expands NSA’s product portfolio into climbing belts, straps and related linemen gear and creates cross-selling opportunities through Bashlin’s distributor network as part of NSA’s continued roll-up strategy under Blue Point.
Cogenuity Partners acquired Tech Tube, Inc. and Tube Methods, Inc., two Pennsylvania-based manufacturers of small-diameter metallic tubing serving aerospace & defense, medical, power generation and industrial end markets. Cogenuity will partner with existing management (Brian and Kevin Johnson retain substantial ownership) and deploy its Collaborative Operations program and capital to accelerate growth.
LDR Partners LP acquired Active Radiator, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer, servicer and distributor of heavy-duty radiators and heat exchangers, in a transaction that closed July 3, 2025. LDR combined Active with Cincinnati Radiator and Ohio Heat Transfer under a unified platform, Active Thermal Solutions, to build the largest U.S. heavy manufacturing platform for aluminum industrial heat exchangers and expand aftermarket and OEM capabilities.
Double E Group, a global manufacturer of converting and material handling products, has acquired Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC), a specialist in web handling equipment and accessories. The acquisition expands Double E Group's platform and product portfolio—adding CAC's wrinkle removal, trim collection and air shaft solutions to its converting and material handling offerings.
True Movement Tech acquired Mancino Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Mancino Mats), a U.S. maker of safety padding and premium mats for gymnastics, cheer, martial arts and other sports facilities. The acquisition expands True Movement Tech’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities and brings Mancino’s decades of product expertise into True Movement Tech’s family of design, manufacturing, and installation businesses.
Forkardt Hardinge, backed by Centre Lane Partners, has acquired ATS Systems, a national supplier of machine tool accessories and automation. The add-on acquisition expands Forkardt Hardinge’s product portfolio and service capabilities in workholding, coolant management, bar feeders and related machine tool accessories, and marks the platform’s first bolt-on since partnering with Centre Lane Partners in 2024.
Mission Critical Group (MCG) has acquired DVM Manufacturing, LLC (DVM Power + Control), a manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment. The deal expands MCG’s manufacturing footprint (adding ~350,000 sq ft across PA, GA and CT), strengthens field and aftermarket service capabilities, and adds technical expertise to support data center and industrial power solutions.
Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF) has acquired Northeastern Envelope, a family-owned envelope manufacturer based in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Ennis' converting and printing capabilities and strengthens its presence in the northeastern U.S.; terms were not disclosed.
Emko Capital has rebranded its AEFP portfolio as Solestra Group and announced that Solestra portfolio company EF Precision Group has acquired NEK Manufacturing, a specialist in precision machining for medical implants. The deal strengthens Solestra Group's advanced medical manufacturing capabilities and expands its footprint across North America.
LDR Partners, through its LDR Growth Partners Fund I LP, led a strategic merger between Universal Impact Technologies, Inc. and ATI Group LLC to form ATI Group Holdings. The combined company—bringing together the Hurricane Attachments and Level Best brands—will be led by Mike Cardinal as CEO and aims to scale manufacturing capabilities and expand product offerings for construction and landscaping equipment attachments.
Ballymore Safety Products, a One Equity Partners-backed platform, has acquired Consolidated Storage Companies, Inc. d/b/a Equipto, a manufacturer of mobile racking, safety storage products, and customized access solutions headquartered in Tatamy, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Ballymore's domestic manufacturing footprint and product breadth in material handling and storage and adds roughly 100 Equipto employees to the Ballymore family of safety-focused brands.
Ballymore Safety Products, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, completed the acquisition of Consolidated Storage Companies, Inc. d/b/a Equipto, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of mobile racking and engineered storage solutions. The deal expands Ballymore's domestic manufacturing footprint, adds new product categories and capabilities in material handling and storage, and brings roughly 100 Equipto employees into the Ballymore platform.
An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (a North American subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse). The transaction establishes Sheppard as an independent, PE-backed platform focused on steering technologies for Class 5-8 trucks, with management and operational investment planned to drive growth and innovation.
Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) acquired Nielsen-Kellerman, Inc. on December 19, 2024, providing both equity capital and senior secured debt to complete the transaction. Nielsen-Kellerman, a Boothwyn, Pennsylvania-based designer and manufacturer of rugged environmental measurement and sports performance instruments, will leverage Gladstone's resources to expand market reach and enhance product offerings.
Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bullskin Stone & Lime, LLC, a pure-play aggregates business serving the Pittsburgh and broader Western Pennsylvania markets. The deal is valued at $152.5 million, subject to post-closing adjustments, and is expected to close within the next 60 days subject to customary conditions.
NewGuard Plastic Cards and independent sponsor Daboosh Investments have acquired Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania-based Allegheny Card Solutions, with investment support from Tecum Capital Partners and senior financing from Dollar Bank. The deal combines NewGuard's large-scale card manufacturing capabilities with Allegheny's expertise in printed gift, loyalty and membership cards to create an expanded, vertically integrated card solutions provider.
San Francisco-based private equity firm Cogenuity Partners has acquired United Safety & Survivability Corporation (USSC) from Dubin Clark. USSC is a designer and manufacturer of safety and survivability products for transit, military and first-responder vehicles; the sale follows growth and capability expansion under Dubin Clark including expanded U.S. manufacturing, R&D and multiple integrations.
Wise, a business forms, labels and digital printing specialist based in Alpharetta, Georgia, has acquired the continuous and unit set business forms assets of Victor Printing effective September 30, 2024. Victor Printing will retain its cut-sheet business forms and commercial printing operations; Wise said the assets will complement its current offerings and allow it to enhance product and service capabilities for Victor Printing customers.
Chicago-based Kreher Steel Co. has acquired Ritchey Metals Company, a Pittsburgh-area producer of zinc and aluminum alloys and the largest zinc-aluminum steel coatings alloyer in North America. The deal adds more than 120,000 tons of annual alloy output capacity and approximately 110 employees across two facilities, expanding Kreher's manufacturing footprint and product offerings.
Speyside Equity has acquired Reed Minerals from Enviri Corporation in a carve-out transaction for $45 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. Enviri said it will use the proceeds to reduce debt and focus on core markets, while Speyside plans to invest in Reed Minerals to support product launches and growth.
Sampco Inc., a Pittsfield, Massachusetts-based brand-building marketing and sample production company, has acquired Pak-it Displays, LLC, a 63-year-old point-of-purchase (POP) display and store fixture designer and manufacturer based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The acquisition will expand Sampco's display design and manufacturing capabilities, enable cross-selling with its Qualprint business, and broaden Pak-it's capabilities for its clients across retail, food & beverage and home improvement end markets.
Trane Technologies, through its Thermo King brand, completed the acquisition of Klinge Corporation on August 1, 2024. Klinge, a York, Pennsylvania–based maker of specialized ISO refrigerated transport containers and related power-generation equipment, will complement Thermo King's transport temperature-control portfolio and expand its capability to serve highly specialized cold‑chain and government/military markets.
An affiliate of Stellex Capital Management has executed a definitive agreement to acquire McConway & Torley and Standard Forged Products from Arcosa, Inc.; the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter. The Pittsburgh-based businesses produce cast, forged and machined components for rail and industrial customers and will operate independently under Stellex with industry veteran David Meyer named CEO to drive organic and acquisitive growth.
Magnetic Holdings, a portfolio company backed by Tinicum, has acquired Electron Energy Corporation (EEC), a U.S. manufacturer of samarium‑cobalt and rare‑earth magnets. The Walmer family retained a significant minority stake and Michael Walmer joined Magnetic Holdings' board; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal creates a vertically integrated group of magnet businesses serving aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, energy, and industrial end markets.
The Jade Steel Group, together with Standard Horse Nail Company, LLC, has acquired Precision Kidd Steel Company, a U.S.-based producer of precision cold-drawn steel bar, wire and special profile shapes. The acquisition expands Jade Steel Group's precision value-add and distribution capabilities and follows V&A Capital's sale of its portfolio company Precision Kidd Steel.
TRANSTEX, a cleantech transportation OEM, has acquired US Liner Company (formerly American Made LLC), a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of glass-reinforced thermoplastic composite components. The acquisition expands TRANSTEX's North American manufacturing capacity and secures a supply of lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite materials for transportation, RV and agricultural applications.
Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean will invest $100 million to acquire Philly Shipyard from Aker ASA, bringing a U.S. Jones Act shipbuilder into the Hanwha group. The acquisition aims to expand Hanwha’s shipbuilding and defense capabilities in the United States by combining Hanwha’s naval systems and marine technology with Philly Shipyard’s U.S. shipbuilding operations and Jones Act-compliant production.
Solenis, a global specialty chemicals producer, acquired Aqua ChemPacs, LLC, a Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of dissolvable concentrated liquid chemical packs, on June 10, 2024. The deal adds Aqua ChemPacs' eco-friendly ChemPacs technology and low-carbon-footprint packaging to Solenis' Diversey portfolio, expanding the company's institutional cleaning and sustainability capabilities.
COMTEC Mfg., a Continuim Equity Partners portfolio company, has acquired Innovative Sintered Metals, Inc. (including its Vision Quality Components division) to create a larger, mid‑market powder metal manufacturing platform based in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The deal combines complementary manufacturing capabilities and certifications to expand capacity, technical resources, and end‑market coverage across fluid control, electrical, general industrial, and automotive customers.
FalconPoint Partners completed its inaugural investment in JENNMAR, committing and investing in excess of $250 million of equity to support the company's global expansion. JENNMAR — a century-old manufacturer of infrastructure products and provider of specialized services to the civil infrastructure, solar, mining, and construction markets — will remain led by CEO Tony Calandra and his management team; the transaction also provides significant liquidity to the business.
Etnyre International Ltd has acquired Hendrick Manufacturing, a long-established U.S. manufacturer of perforated metal, wedge wire and architectural metal products with facilities in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and Owensboro, Kentucky. The transaction, completed May 6, 2024, expands Etnyre's metal manufacturing capabilities and footprint into new markets and brings Hendrick into the Etnyre group of companies.
Trinity Investors and Insight Equity announced the acquisition of Atmos Technologies, with Trinity investing approximately $37.6 million to acquire the company and support growth initiatives. Atmos Technologies is a U.S.-based specialty materials manufacturer focused on sustainable formulations for environmental and infrastructure applications, including landfill remediation, renewable elastomers for tires, and recycled asphalt technologies.
Dallas-based private equity firm Breck Partners partnered with NPX One CEO Rudy Cuellar and management to acquire NPX One from Atlas Holdings. NPX One, a leading U.S. manufacturer of expanded polystyrene food trays headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania with an additional facility in Indianapolis, will operate as a platform for continued growth and operational improvement under Breck's ownership; terms were not disclosed.
Hyperion Materials & Technologies announced an agreement to acquire Prism Technologies, Inc., an Elizabeth, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of compaction tooling, specialty components and wear parts. Prism will be integrated into Hyperion’s Precision Solutions business unit to add compaction tooling capabilities and capacity; the transaction is expected to close subject to customary conditions.
One Equity Partners (OEP) has completed the acquisition of Ballymore Safety Products, a Coatesville, Pennsylvania–based designer and manufacturer of engineered vertical access, material handling and safety products. Ballymore—previously owned by Graycliff Partners—operates six U.S. facilities with ~270 employees; OEP said it will grow the company through product development and transformational M&A to expand its safety and productivity solutions across retail, warehousing and industrial customers.
Berry Global Group, Inc. acquired F&S Tool, a precision injection molding tool designer and manufacturer based in Erie, Pennsylvania, from NewHold Enterprises. The deal closed on April 5, 2024; F&S Tool operates a 90,000 sq. ft. facility, holds 11 issued/pending patents and employs about 105 people, and the acquisition expands Berry's global tooling and manufacturing capabilities.
Haartz Family Holdings, the investment arm of the Haartz family, has acquired Total Molding Services, Inc. of Trumbauersville, Pennsylvania and rebranded the business as Moldgenix. The acquisition expands the Haartz family's holdings in plastics processing and brings Total Molding Services' mold design, mold building, injection molding, machining, automation, assembly and packaging capabilities into the group's portfolio.
IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC) has acquired Greiner Industries, a Mount Joy, Pennsylvania-based structural steel fabrication and services company. Greiner—which operates a 450,000-square-foot manufacturing campus on 60 acres, generated approximately $58 million in revenue in 2023 and employs over 275 people—will join IES's Infrastructure Solutions segment and continue to operate under the Greiner name.
RHI Magnesita (RHIM) agreed to acquire Resco Group (Resco Products, Inc.) from an affiliate of Balmoral Funds and management for an enterprise value of roughly $410–430 million. The deal expands RHIM's North American footprint—adding Resco's 11 plants and raw-material sites—and is intended to improve local-for-local production, supply security and product portfolio breadth in steel, cement and petrochemical markets.
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The page themes center on platform acquisitions and add-on deals, with buyers pursuing product expansion, aftermarket offerings, and manufacturing integration.
Yes, the deals shown are tied to Pennsylvania locations for the target’s operations and/or deal activity, with many rationales referencing broader North America customer or production goals.
Specialty industrial manufacturing appears across categories such as precision casting and machining, metal tubing, industrial adhesives, valve/flow control, cutting equipment, flexible packaging, engineered wear components, and building materials (cement/aggregates).
Frequently. Several summaries mention vertical integration, expanded manufacturing facilities/capacity, and stronger supply-chain resilience as part of the acquisition thesis.