Manufacturing Acquisitions in Rhode Island

Lutron Electronics has acquired Tanury Industries, a Rhode Island-based metal finishing and plating company that has supplied Lutron with metal faceplates for more than 25 years. The acquisition brings plating and coating capabilities in-house to support Lutron’s premium metal finishes and will keep Tanury operating in Lincoln, Rhode Island while expanding investment in its capabilities across end markets including automotive, aviation, marine, and luxury products.

Michelin has completed the acquisition of Cooley Group, a Rhode Island–headquartered designer and manufacturer of high-performance polymer coated fabrics, for an undisclosed sum financed from available cash. Cooley, which has about 300 employees, four North American factories and reported $168 million in 2025 revenue, will expand Michelin's capabilities in industrial coated fabrics and complementary geographies.

A. O. Smith Corporation completed the acquisition of Leonard Valve Company (parent LVC Holdco) from Bessemer Investors for approximately $470 million (about $412 million net of estimated tax benefits after adjustments). The deal brings Leonard Valve’s thermostatic mixing valves, digital mixing technologies and Heat-Timer boiler controls into A. O. Smith to expand its water management, digital controls and commercial/institutional product offerings.

Wenger Corporation has acquired Creative Conners, Inc., a Cranston, Rhode Island-based maker of advanced stage automation systems. The deal expands Wenger's performing-arts product portfolio and technical capabilities in motion-control and theatrical automation; Creative Conners will continue operations in Rhode Island and integrate with Wenger's existing staging and rigging brands.

Rudolph Capital has acquired Chemart Company, a Lincoln, Rhode Island-based custom manufacturer of premium brass Christmas ornaments. Chemart, known as the exclusive maker of the White House Christmas ornament and with over 150 employees, will be supported by Rudolph Capital to pursue its next stage of growth.

Main Street Capital Corporation provided $52.8 million of financing (first‑lien senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment) to back a management‑led buyout of Ira Green, Inc., an industry‑leading manufacturer and distributor of insignia and tactical products. Main Street and an unnamed co‑investor also provided a revolving credit facility to support Ira Green's growth initiatives and working capital needs. The Company, founded in 1943, is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island and sells branded and private‑label insignia and tactical accessories globally through retailers and eCommerce channels.

Praesidian Capital announced it has fully realized its equity investment in Ocean State Innovations, a Portsmouth, Rhode Island-based textile converter and fabric finishing business. The release did not disclose a buyer; Praesidian highlighted the company's management team and multi-year growth through organic initiatives and acquisitions.

inTEST Corporation acquired substantially all assets of Videology Imaging Solutions Inc. and Videology Imaging Solutions Europe B.V. for $12.0 million in cash. The acquisition expands inTEST's process technology and automation capabilities—broadening its presence in life sciences, industrial and international markets—and is expected to be approximately $0.05 accretive to diluted EPS in the first year.

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners acquired Cooley Group from the Siener family in a take-private buyout; Alantra acted as advisor. Following the transaction, Cooley — now PE-backed — completed an add-on acquisition of Vintex Inc., expanding its coated-textiles and medical/industrial solutions footprint.

Royal Power Solutions, an Industrial Growth Partners (IGP) portfolio company, acquired certain business assets and product lines from Wieland Rolled Products North America in two transactions (October 8 and December 9, 2020). The assets—including busbars, terminals, eyelets and shields—bolster Royal's capabilities in electrical connectivity for automotive, EV and power electronics platforms and add new manufacturing technologies and customers in mobility markets.

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Evans Capacitor Company, a designer and manufacturer of high-reliability, power-dense capacitors based in East Providence, Rhode Island. Arcline said Evans will be the first of several acquisitions as it builds a specialty electronic components platform and has named Kevin Perhamus as CEO of the platform; Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor to Arcline.

Century Boats has acquired luxury boatmaker Vanquish Boats and will reintroduce the line under the Century Coronado name. Production will be moved to Century’s main facility in Zephyrhills, Florida; Vanquish owner Morgan Huntley will remain on staff as Chief Operating Officer to lead production and product development. The deal expands Century’s model portfolio, dealer distribution and service network.

Bessemer Investors LLC completed a majority acquisition of Leonard Valve Company, partnering with Leonard's management team who retain a minority stake. The investment provides liquidity to selling shareholders and capital to support Leonard's future growth initiatives; financial terms were not disclosed.

Meridian Adhesives Group, the adhesives platform backed by Arsenal Capital Partners, acquired Epoxies, Etc., a Cranston, Rhode Island-based formulator of specialty epoxies, urethanes and silicones. The add-on expands Meridian’s product portfolio and extends its presence into high-growth end markets including electronics, infrastructure/aerospace and medical applications.

Kohlberg & Company, a Mount Kisco, New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Nelipak Healthcare Packaging, a Cranston, Rhode Island-based manufacturer of custom rigid packaging for medical devices and pharmaceutical drug delivery products, from Mason Wells. Kohlberg plans to invest in Nelipak to expand capabilities and pursue organic and M&A-driven growth, using Nelipak as a platform for further industry consolidation.