Top Private Equity-Backed Industrial Services Acquirers

Tracked deals

2383

2383 tracked deals across 2008-2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

2310 pe · 1378 strategic

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2026

550 tracked deals announced in 2026.

Buyer Snapshot

Top Buyers

Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Platte River Equity 35 Lower middle‑market private equity firm focused on indust... PE
H.I.G. Capital 26 Global private equity and alternative investment firm pro... PE
The Riverside Company 26 Global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of ... PE
Frontenac 24 Chicago-based private equity firm focused on lower middle... PE
GenNx360 Capital Partners 22 Middle-market private equity firm focused on business ser... PE
One Equity Partners 22 Middle-market private equity firm focused on industrial, ... PE
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety 22 Leading U.S. provider of fire protection, life safety and... Strategic (PE-backed)
Kinderhook Industries, LLC 21 Middle‑market private investment firm focused on healthca... PE
Rotunda Capital Partners 21 Operationally oriented private equity firm focused on val... PE
Motion & Control Enterprises 16 Supplier of technical fluid power, automation, flow contr... Strategic (PE-backed)

Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed Industrial Services by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Top Private Equity-Backed Industrial Services Acquirers. 6 2017 15 2018 132 2019 165 2020 274 2021 293 2022 285 2023 328 2024 322 2025 ~695 est. 550 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    26North Partners
    Target
    MEI Industrial Solutions
    Seller
    Olympus Partners
    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.

  • Buyer
    Q360 Group, Valedor Partners
    Target
    The Flexo Factor
    Seller
    Steven Wilkinson
    Type
    Addon

    Q360 Group acquired The Flexo Factor, a Monroe, North Carolina-based supplier of flexographic cleaning products, pressroom equipment, training and consulting. The acquisition expands Q360’s consumables offering and deepens its recurring customer relationships; Q360 was formed in partnership with Valedor Partners, with support from Align Collaborate.

  • Buyer
    Capital Machine
    Target
    KC Robotics
    Type
    Addon

    Capital Machine acquired KC Robotics, a West Chester, Ohio-based robotic systems integrator serving manufacturers. The acquisition adds engineering and turnkey automation capabilities to Capital Machine’s metal-fabrication equipment and service offering; KC Robotics will continue operating under its own name, led by Kyle Carrier.

  • Buyer
    United States Consortium (unnamed U.S. anchor investor), Kyma Capital Limited, Trifon Natsis, Glencore Ltd.
    Target
    Sherritt International Corporation
    Location
    Ontario, Canada

    Sherritt International has received a fully-funded, non-binding recapitalization proposal from a Glencore-backed United States consortium that would acquire at least a 55% controlling stake in the company at C$0.12 per share. The consortium’s bid includes immediate equity funding with no third-party debt-financing condition and offers eligible existing shareholders the right to participate pro rata at the same price.

  • Buyer
    XKIG
    Target
    Wilderness Land Management
    Type
    Addon

    XKIG acquired Wilderness Land Management, a utility vegetation management and rights-of-way contractor based in Iowa. Wilderness will join XKIG’s Kendall Vegetation Services operating unit, expanding its service capabilities and strengthening its presence in Iowa and neighboring states.

  • Buyer
    LongWater Private Equity
    Target
    Blastco
    Seller
    Terry Warren
    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.

  • Buyer
    Bertram Capital
    Target
    Percopo Coatings Company

    Bertram Capital has invested in Percopo Coatings Company, establishing the coatings and restoration services business as the fifth platform investment in its Ignite fund. Financial terms were not disclosed. The firm plans to support Percopo’s next phase of growth, including through Bertram Labs’ added digital capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Fumex Air Filtration Systems, Vance Street Capital, PAT Technology Systems
    Target
    Filtrabox
    Seller
    PAT Technology Systems
    Type
    Addon

    Vance Street Capital-backed Fumex Air Filtration Systems acquired Filtrabox, expanding Fumex’s specialized air filtration platform. Filtrabox was sold by Montreal-based PAT Technology Systems, and Filtrabox management will remain in place with a significant reinvestment in the combined business.

  • Buyer
    Kohlberg
    Target
    Advanced Industrial Devices
    Seller
    Black Bay Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Kohlberg acquired a majority interest in Advanced Industrial Devices (AID) from Black Bay Partners, while AID’s management team retained a significant ownership interest. The investment is intended to support AID’s growth in data center, water, power infrastructure and broader industrial markets.

  • Buyer
    Reliability Won
    Target
    IVC Technologies
    Type
    Addon

    Reliability Won acquired IVC Technologies, adding on-site and wireless condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and advanced diagnostic services to its industrial reliability platform. IVC will join Reliability Won’s existing subsidiaries Mobius Institute, Noria Corporation, and Fluid Life, while continuing to operate under its existing brand and leadership.

  • Buyer
    Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions
    Target
    Thermal Products
    Type
    Addon

    Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions (TTDS), a Gryphon Investors-established platform, acquired Thermal Products, a provider of engineered heat-transfer and process-equipment solutions. The acquisition adds complementary heat-transfer expertise to TTDS’s existing thermal-management capabilities and gives Thermal Products access to TTDS’s broader commercial reach and resources; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Wize Solutions
    Target
    ESSI, ESSI Midwest, Tech Products, WES
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Wize Solutions acquired ESSI, ESSI Midwest, Tech Products and WES, bringing their teams into the company. The acquisitions expand Wize’s geographic footprint and service capabilities, particularly in conveyor and warehouse automation installations.

  • Buyer
    Carlyle
    Target
    Nidec Components Corporation
    Seller
    Nidec Corporation
    Location
    Japan
    Type
    Buyout

    Carlyle has agreed to acquire Nidec Components Corporation from its parent company, Nidec Corporation. The deal adds an industrial electronic components manufacturer with exposure to AI and industrial automation, and is expected to establish Nidec Components as an independent company after regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    Mistras Group, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Mistras Group, Inc. (MG) is involved in a proposed transaction to be sold to affiliates of H.I.G. Capital. The announcement states that Mistras shareholders are expected to receive $20.35 in cash per share, and frames the matter as an inquiry into whether the deal is fair.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    Arco Limited
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, completed the acquisition of Arco Limited, a UK distributor of safety equipment and provider of site safety services. Arco will use H.I.G.'s operational resources, international network, and M&A capabilities to expand products and services, invest in digital, and pursue complementary acquisitions in the UK and abroad.

  • Buyer
    Blue Sage Capital
    Target
    Clean Team

    Clean Team has received an investment from Blue Sage Capital to support the company’s continued growth. The deal enables Clean Team to continue executing an M&A growth strategy as a multi-regional facility cleaning and janitorial services platform.

  • Buyer
    Incline Equity Partners
    Target
    The Conrad Company (TCC)
    Type
    Buyout

    Incline Equity Partners invested in The Conrad Company, a value-added distributor and service provider of fluid power, motion control, automation, and related industrial products. The deal terms were not disclosed, and TCC plans to invest in sales and technical teams while expanding into adjacent product and service categories through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Fifth Ocean Capital, Tartan Investment Partners
    Target
    Complete Production Resources (CPR)

    Fifth Ocean Capital and Tartan Investment Partners announced a strategic investment in Complete Production Resources (CPR), a full-service live event production solutions and equipment rental provider. The partners plan to support CPR’s next phase of growth, including talent and technology investment, geographic expansion, inventory broadening, and pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Total Access Elevator, Century Park Capital Partners
    Target
    American Elevator Inc.
    Seller
    Eli Carlstrom
    Type
    Buyout

    Total Access Elevator has acquired American Elevator Inc., an independent provider of elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services based in Los Angeles. The deal expands Total Access’s presence in Southern California and enhances its ability to serve customers through additional local service capabilities.

  • Buyer
    DwyerOmega, Arcline Investment Management
    Target
    SOR Controls Group
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    DwyerOmega, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired SOR Controls Group to expand its precision pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement product offerings. SOR is a safety-critical process instrumentation manufacturer serving power generation, energy infrastructure, chemical processing, and water treatment markets.

  • Buyer
    Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, Bertram Capital
    Target
    Advantage Roofing & Exteriors
    Type
    Addon

    Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration acquired Advantage Roofing & Exteriors, a roofing and exterior services provider serving Kalamazoo, Michigan and the surrounding Southwest Michigan region. The transaction is Ridgeline’s eighth acquisition, and terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    MISTRAS Group
    Seller
    MISTRAS shareholders
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    H.I.G. Capital has agreed to acquire MISTRAS Group for approximately $866 million in an all-cash transaction, valuing the company at about $20.35 per share including outstanding debt. The deal is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, subject to customary approvals.

  • Buyer
    Space Age Electronics
    Target
    Gemcom, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    DelCam Capital’s portfolio company, Space Age Electronics (“SAE”), acquired Gemcom, Inc., a specialty manufacturer of fire suppression switches, graphic annunciators, and engineered signage for the fire alarm and life safety markets. Gemcom will operate as part of SAE, expanding access to SAE’s national distribution network, engineering resources, and manufacturing capabilities.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners
    Target
    American Piping Products
    Type
    Buyout

    SCF Partners acquired American Piping Products (APP), a value-added distributor of mission-critical tubular products. The investment is intended to support APP’s next phase of growth via geographic expansion and continued investment in commercial and operational capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Consertus, Inc., RTC Partners
    Target
    S2 Engineering
    Type
    Addon

    Consertus, a portfolio company of RTC Partners, acquired S2 Engineering, a California-based provider of construction management, inspection, engineering, and materials testing services for public infrastructure projects. The deal is intended to strengthen Consertus’ presence in California and expand its capabilities for public sector transportation and public works capital programs.

  • Buyer
    Commonwealth Electrical Technologies, Broad Sky Partners
    Target
    Horton Electrical Services
    Seller
    Arthur Horton, Warren A. Horton
    Type
    Buyout

    Commonwealth Electrical Technologies (CET) announced the acquisition of Horton Electrical Services, a Connecticut-based electrical and civil services contractor. The deal expands CET’s Northeast footprint and adds specialized capabilities in wastewater infrastructure, solar, and civil construction, with Warren Horton continuing to lead the business post-acquisition.

  • Buyer
    Sunbelt Modular, Inc., Littlejohn & Co., LLC
    Target
    Titan Modular Systems, Apollo Modular Systems, Spartan Cargo Trailers, Atlas Lumber and Building Supply
    Type
    Addon

    Sunbelt Modular announced it is merging with Titan Modular Systems, Apollo Modular Systems, Spartan Cargo Trailers, and Atlas Lumber and Building Supply (together referred to as “Titan”). The combined platform is positioned to strengthen capabilities, expand national footprint, and leverage added scale to serve off-site construction customers across the United States.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    Action Elevator Company, All City Elevator
    Seller
    Action Elevator founder John Marshall, Sr. (transitioning to Executive Chairman)
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    H.I.G. Capital formed EverRise Lift Group by combining Action Elevator Company and All City Elevator, creating a large independent elevator services platform in the United States. The combined platform will provide elevator maintenance, repair, modernization, and new installation services using non-proprietary equipment while retaining the local operating brands.

  • Buyer
    Bertram Capital
    Target
    STARC Systems, Inc.
    Seller
    North Branch Capital

    STARC Systems announced a strategic investment from Bertram Capital to accelerate its next phase of growth as reusable temporary containment gains adoption across U.S. construction markets. STARC employs about 140 people and reported sustained ~30% annual revenue growth; the investment terms were not disclosed.

  • September 14, 2026
    Buyer
    Tavoron
    Target
    Power Motion
    Type
    Addon

    Tavoron acquired Power Motion, a St. Louis-area industrial automation solutions provider and systems integrator. The add-on expands Tavoron's automation, robotics, machine vision, and motion control capabilities and extends its reach across the Midwest and South-Central United States.

  • Buyer
    CID Capital
    Target
    Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates, LLC

    CID Capital completed its investment in Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates, LLC to launch a new Southwest garage-door platform. The deal closed on August 14, 2026, and Eric Farley stepped in as CEO at close while Dean Bennett continues as COO.

  • Buyer
    Herzig Engineering, Copley Equity Partners
    Target
    Brady Infrared
    Type
    Addon

    Herzig Engineering acquired Brady Infrared, an infrared inspection services provider based in Florida, to expand infrared inspection capabilities and increase capacity. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Herzig’s presence and technical expertise in the Southeastern United States.

  • Buyer
    The Industrial Service Group
    Target
    Visual Inspection Systems LLC
    Type
    Addon

    The Industrial Service Group, a TJC portfolio company, acquired Visual Inspection Systems LLC, a Pennsylvania provider of predictive maintenance and industrial equipment reliability services. The transaction closed on August 14, 2026, and expands ISG’s industrial service network and capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Pacific West, LLC, Bluejay Capital Partners
    Target
    Coleman Industrial Construction
    Seller
    Paul Freeman, Stephanie Freeman
    Type
    Addon

    Pacific West, backed by Bluejay Capital Partners, acquired Coleman Industrial Construction (CIC), a Kansas City, Missouri provider of construction, renovation, environmental, maintenance, and repair services for rail and industrial facilities. The deal extends Pacific West’s rail services and environmental contracting platform into the Midwest, expanding geographic reach and capabilities around Class I railroad customers.

  • Buyer
    Bertram Capital
    Target
    STARC Systems, Inc.

    Bertram Capital announced an investment in STARC Systems, a manufacturer of reusable temporary containment wall systems for occupied construction environments. The deal terms were not disclosed, and STARC is described as Bertram’s sixth platform investment in Fund V.

  • Buyer
    Macquarie Asset Management, UniSuper
    Target
    SI Solutions
    Seller
    MidOcean Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Macquarie Asset Management, together with co-investors including UniSuper, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in SI Solutions. The company provides structural integrity engineering, testing, and software solutions for critical infrastructure owners and operators.

  • Buyer
    Blackstone Capital Partners (private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone), Blackstone Energy Transition Partners (private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone)
    Target
    Flow Control Holdings (FCH)
    Seller
    Audax Private Equity
    Type
    Buyout

    Blackstone, through private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone Capital Partners and Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Flow Control Holdings (FCH). The seller is Audax Private Equity, which will retain a minority equity stake in FCH following the transaction. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, though financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Relevant Solutions, LLC
    Target
    Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems
    Type
    Addon

    Relevant Solutions, LLC acquired Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems, a thermal processing and industrial furnace solutions provider based in Solon, Ohio. The acquisition closed on September 4, 2026 and adds specialized thermal processing control system engineering, testing, and calibration capabilities to Relevant’s Combustion Solutions offering.

  • Buyer
    Chimney Rock Equity Partners, LLC
    Target
    Russell Equipment, Inc.
    Seller
    Russell family (founders/previous owners, implied)
    Location
    United States

    Chimney Rock Equity Partners made a strategic investment in Russell Equipment, a material handling aftermarket services provider focused on off-lease equipment, components, and services. Terms were not disclosed, and Russell’s CEO Jeff Stone and leadership team are expected to continue operating the business as Chimney Rock partners with management for growth.

  • Buyer
    Overhead Garage Door (OGD), The Sterling Group Foundation Fund, The Sterling Group
    Target
    Madisonville Garage Doors, Hall's Garage Doors, Compaan Garage Doors
    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.

  • Buyer
    Cerberus Capital Management
    Target
    Substantial part of Goodwin plc’s Mechanical Engineering Division, Goodwin Steel Castings Limited, Goodwin International Limited, Noreva GmbH, Easat Group, Goodwin Pump Division
    Seller
    Goodwin plc
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Cerberus Capital Management, through its affiliate and Supply Chain strategy, has agreed to acquire a substantial part of Goodwin plc’s Mechanical Engineering Division for up to approximately £1.1 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Post-completion, the acquired operations will remain headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, England, with a focus on expanding UK production capacity for defense-related programs including AUKUS.

  • Buyer
    American Equipment Solutions
    Target
    BC Wire Rope & Rigging
    Type
    Addon

    American Equipment Solutions acquired BC Wire Rope & Rigging, a six-location provider of wire rope, slings, chain, hoists and rigging equipment headquartered in Anaheim, California. The acquisition adds rigging and below-the-hook capabilities to American Equipment’s overhead crane and hoist services, extending its Western U.S. reach and broadening its lifecycle offering for customers.

  • Buyer
    Riverview Landscapes
    Target
    Fresh Cut Lawn Care, Inc.
    Seller
    John Ferrie, Shawn Ferrie
    Type
    Addon

    Riverview Landscapes acquired Fresh Cut Lawn Care, a commercial and residential landscaping and snow management provider headquartered in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The transaction establishes Riverview’s new Atlantic County branch and represents Riverview’s 25th acquisition since its founding in 2022.

  • Buyer
    Filtration Solutions Group
    Target
    Filter Services of Indiana, FSI Filtration
    Seller
    Ernie Kelly, Kasey Harpold
    Type
    Addon

    Filtration Solutions Group acquired Filter Services of Indiana and FSI Filtration, expanding its filtration platform into the Midwest. The Indianapolis-based businesses distribute air filtration products and provide recurring filtration services; Ernie Kelly and President Kasey Harpold will remain as continuing owners.

  • Buyer
    Crosstown Capital Partners
    Target
    MAK Steel Services, LLC, Trinity Steel Services, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Crosstown Capital Partners acquired MAK Steel Services, LLC and Trinity Steel Services, LLC from their owners in a transaction advised by Generational Capital Markets. The deal closed on August 3, 2026, and expands Crosstown’s platform in essential Midwest service industries through structural steel fabrication and steel erection capabilities.

  • Buyer
    American Gridwork Partners
    Target
    Lark Electric, Group Electric, National fiber and cabling business
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    American Gridwork Partners acquired three additional infrastructure businesses—Lark Electric, Group Electric, and a national fiber and cabling business—to expand its physical infrastructure platform across the Southeast and Ohio Valley. The acquired businesses will continue operating under their existing names and leadership teams while gaining access to platform capital and complementary capabilities.

  • Buyer
    DiversiTech Corporation
    Target
    DITEK Surge Protection
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    DiversiTech Corporation announced its acquisition of DITEK Surge Protection, a manufacturer and designer of surge protection products. The combined organization is positioned to expand coverage across electrical, fire & life safety, networking, HVAC, and security markets by leveraging DiversiTech’s distribution and support network alongside DITEK’s surge protection expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

  • Buyer
    RF Investment Partners
    Target
    RJ Underground, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    RF Investment Partners acquired RJ Underground, Inc., an underground utility services provider specializing in horizontal directional drilling and hydro-excavation. The acquisition is expected to expand RJ Underground’s service capabilities and geographic footprint, supported by RF Investment Partners’ lower middle-market focus and operational resources.

  • Buyer
    KKR
    Target
    A1 Garage Door Service
    Type
    Buyout

    KKR has reportedly agreed to acquire A1 Garage Door Service for approximately $2 billion, according to sources cited by Reuters. The deal would expand KKR’s exposure to the residential home services sector, adding a large U.S. garage door repair and replacement platform operating across about 20 states.

  • Buyer
    GreenArrow, CAI Capital Partners
    Target
    MSL Electric, Inc.
    Seller
    Warren Moore, Sally Moore
    Type
    Addon

    GreenArrow, backed by CAI Capital, acquired MSL Electric, a union electrical contractor based in Anaheim, California. The deal is positioned as an add-on that expands GreenArrow’s specialized construction capabilities to complement its existing Southern California transportation electrical maintenance operations.

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