Acquisitions in Kansas in 2025

Scrap Management Industries (SMI) has acquired Allmetal Recycling, adding Allmetal's network of 10 Kansas locations to SMI's regional footprint and expanding capacity across Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. Allmetal's owners, cousins Clint and Kolby Cornejo, will remain in leadership roles as the business continues to operate under the Allmetal name.

MDI NetworX has acquired Cobalt MedPlans (Clarity Performance Solutions) from Cobalt Health Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. The deal brings approximately 250 U.S.-based employees and two Kansas locations into MDI, expanding its U.S. delivery footprint and enabling deployment of MDI's InsightPro AI-enabled platform to enhance payer services.

Watts Water Technologies, through its subsidiaries, has completed the acquisition of Superior Boiler, a designer and manufacturer of customized steam and hot water boilers used in commercial, institutional and industrial applications. The deal (funded with cash on hand) brings Superior's portfolio and capabilities into Watts' plumbing, heating and water-quality product lines to expand custom boiler offerings and drive cross-selling opportunities.

Pape-Dawson has acquired Coffman Associates, a U.S.-based airport planning firm with offices in Kansas and Arizona, expanding Pape-Dawson's aviation planning capabilities and geographic reach. The deal brings Coffman's airport master planning, environmental, and noise/land use expertise into Pape-Dawson's broader engineering and infrastructure services.

Forefront Dermatology, a portfolio company of Partners Group, has entered a strategic partnership to acquire Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics, a two-location dermatology practice in Wichita, Kansas. Physician Growth Partners advised Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics; the deal will expand Forefront's clinical footprint and provide WDA access to Forefront's resources while preserving the practice's physician-led culture.

Caretech, a Midwest provider of non-medical home care based in Omaha, announced the acquisition of The Smith Agency, a long-standing in-home care and adult day services provider in Central Kansas. The deal brings Caretech into Kansas, adds an Adult Day Center to its service offerings, and preserves The Smith Agency's existing team and client-focused programs.

Precision BioLogic Inc., a Halifax-based developer of hemostasis diagnostic products, has acquired George King Bio-Medical, Inc., a provider of fresh frozen human plasmas and hemostasis diagnostic reagents based in Overland Park, Kansas. The acquisition is intended to combine product portfolios and continue serving the bleeding disorders community while exploring new opportunities under the Precision BioLogic umbrella.

Vance Brothers, a division of Pavement Preservation Group (PPG) — a portfolio company of The Sterling Group — has completed the acquisition of Circle C Paving and Construction, LLC and Circle C Transport, LLC (collectively "Circle C"). Headquartered in Goddard, Kansas, Circle C is a regional provider of pavement preservation (primarily chip and scrub sealing) serving public, commercial and residential customers in Kansas and northern Oklahoma; the business will be integrated into Vance/PPG to expand the platform’s regional presence and capabilities.

Flow Service Partners, a PE-backed HVACR platform, has acquired Weber Refrigeration & Heating, Inc., a regional HVACR provider serving western Kansas. The add-on expands Flow's rural/regional footprint and capabilities in refrigeration, geothermal, and building automation while preserving Weber's local brand and leadership.

Pure Hockey has acquired Bar Down Hockey Shop (Bar Down Sports Co.) in Overland Park, Kansas, marking the retailer's first entry into the Kansas market. The acquisition adds a specialty hockey retail store and training facility to Pure Hockey's national network of stores as the company continues geographic expansion across the U.S.

Nuveen’s Private Equity Impact team has acquired a majority interest in Ally Energy Solutions, a U.S.-based provider of turnkey energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. The investment, the sixth for Nuveen Climate Inclusion Fund II, will support Ally’s national growth and deepen its capabilities in distributed clean energy, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and energy-efficiency projects.

Valsoft Corporation has acquired CORE Cashless, a provider of cashless payment, POS, kiosk and access-control systems for the amusement and leisure industries. CORE Cashless will operate autonomously within Valsoft’s Aspire Software operating group to accelerate product development and global growth while preserving existing leadership and customer relationships.

Inszone Insurance Services, a national insurance brokerage, has acquired Parker-Haskins Insurance, an independent agency based in Dodge City, Kansas. The transaction expands Inszone’s presence in Kansas and brings crop insurance expertise and local client relationships into Inszone’s network.

Avanos Medical has acquired Nexus Medical, a privately held maker of the TKO anti-reflux needleless connector based in Lenexa, Kansas. The purchase adds Nexus' IV therapy connector technology to Avanos' Specialty Nutrition Systems business to strengthen medication and nutrition delivery in high-acuity settings such as NICUs and PICUs.

Investment funds affiliated with Rhône have acquired Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers from Thompson Street Capital Partners. Freddy's— a fast-casual franchise with more than 550 locations and over $1 billion in system-wide sales—will keep its existing leadership as Rhône supports continued market expansion and guest-experience improvements.

Bishop Lifting, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of American Rigger's Supply, a family-owned sling fabrication and rigging supplier headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. The deal expands Bishop's Midwest branch network and service capabilities; owner Jennifer Hughes will assist with the transition and Neal Edwards will serve as Branch Manager.

Scruggs Company and Neil Technical Services (NTS), a portfolio company of Rox Capital Partners, have acquired Mid‑America Valve (MAV), a regional distributor serving the water and wastewater sector. The deal expands the Scruggs/NTS platform's geographic reach in the Midwest and enhances its ability to provide integrated product and field service solutions to municipalities, utilities, and industrial customers.

Kemin Industries has acquired Hennessy Research Associates, a Lenexa, Kansas-based contract research and vaccine manufacturing organization for animal health. The acquisition adds vaccine R&D, biological manufacturing and CRO/CDMO/CMO capabilities and more than 50 tenured scientists to Kemin's Kemin Biologics portfolio to expand its animal vaccine offerings.

Lewis Automotive Group (through Jamey Lewis-Gonzalez and Brad Lewis) has acquired the GMC of Dodge City dealership from the G1 Group. The GMC franchise will be relocated to Lewis Automotive Group's Chevrolet dealership in Dodge City as part of the family-owned group's local consolidation and expansion of its franchised dealer footprint.

Corporate Technologies, a Tonka Bay Equity Partners-backed national managed IT services provider, has acquired Cenetric, a Kansas City-based managed services provider (MSP) serving small and mid-sized businesses. The deal expands Corporate Technologies' footprint to 18 U.S. markets and is its third acquisition since partnering with Tonka Bay in 2023.

Inszone Insurance Services, a Sacramento-based national insurance brokerage, has acquired Snell-Nelson Insurance Agency, Inc., a long-standing independent agency headquartered in Ashland, Kansas. The acquisition strengthens Inszone's Midwest presence and adds Snell-Nelson’s expertise in farm & ranch, oil & gas, and personal lines to Inszone’s national platform.

Beary Landscaping, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, acquired Seasonal Solutions and certain commercial landscaping assets from Suburban Landscaping to expand its recurring commercial landscaping and snow removal footprint in the Midwest. The deals give Beary entry into the Kansas City market (via Seasonal Solutions, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas) and expand its capabilities and reach in Northwest Indiana.

Gravyty, an AI-powered engagement and fundraising provider for higher education, has acquired Athlete Network, a platform that connects student-athletes with alumni and supports athletic department engagement. The acquisition will integrate Athlete Network’s athletics-focused engagement tools into Gravyty’s suite to expand fundraising and donor intelligence capabilities for collegiate athletic programs.

Guardian Pharmacy Services (NYSE: GRDN) acquired Senior Care Pharmacy in Wichita, Kansas, expanding Guardian’s long-term care (LTC) pharmacy footprint into south central and southwest Kansas. The Wichita location will continue operating under the Senior Care Pharmacy name with local leadership and staff retained, enabling Guardian to support more assisted living, skilled nursing and behavioral health communities in the region.

OneDigital, a national insurance brokerage and HR consulting firm, has acquired Watko Benefit Group, an employee benefits firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The move expands OneDigital's presence in the Kansas City metro and strengthens its benefits and HR consulting capabilities in the Central region.

Littlejohn Capital, the family office of Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., has acquired 3P Processing, a Wichita-based provider of metal processing and finishing solutions for the aerospace industry. Route 2 Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity investment to support the transaction; 3P holds multiple NADCAP certifications and more than 20 OEM approvals serving commercial, business aviation and defense customers.

Principle Health Systems (PHS) has acquired Heartland Health Laboratory, a CLIA-certified, high-complexity clinical diagnostics lab based near Kansas City. The acquisition expands PHS's mobile diagnostic footprint in the Midwest and will involve investment in Heartland's team, technology and operations; the seller is Heartland owner Elizabeth Kent.

Inszone Insurance Services, a Sacramento-based national insurance brokerage, has acquired Munson Insurance Agency in Arkansas City, Kansas. The acquisition strengthens Inszone’s presence in Kansas and secures continuity for Munson’s clients and staff as the agency’s owner, Mike Munson, partners with the larger brokerage to support future growth.

Traverse Pointe Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has completed an investment in Soma Therapy, a Wichita, Kansas outpatient mental health provider operating six locations. Traverse Pointe said it will provide capital and operational support to expand Soma's service offerings and broaden its geographic reach; financial terms were not disclosed.

Evergreen (operating under Pine Services Group) has acquired the Acumatica practice of High Touch Technologies and will integrate the practice into i-Tech Support, an Evergreen portfolio company acquired in January 2024. The add-on brings approximately 40 clients and experienced Acumatica staff to i-Tech, expanding its ERP capabilities and industry coverage (notably lawn & landscaping) within Pine Services Group's ERP vertical.

Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has acquired Ultra Heating & Cooling effective April 7, 2025, expanding Mission’s footprint in the Kansas City metro and bringing Ultra’s customers into Mission’s service network. The acquisition is aligned with parent company Southern Home Services’ strategy of growing its regional home-services platform to offer expanded heating, cooling, plumbing, and 24/7 support.

Big Red M, a Falls Church-based association growth partner, has acquired ABWA Management, LLC, the management company that oversees the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). The acquisition will position Big Red M to support ABWA’s operations, expand member services, and strengthen programming and chapter development to drive long-term sustainability.

Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. has acquired Brokers Edge, a Lenexa, Kansas-based wholesaler specializing in traditional fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, and life insurance products. The deal brings Brokers Edge founder Rich Hellerich into the Simplicity partnership and expands Simplicity’s life and annuity distribution capabilities for advisors and their clients.

Dallas-based Precision Aerospace Holdings, a portfolio company of Juniper Capital Management and CIC Partners, has acquired Clearwater Engineering, a Derby, Kansas precision machining and CNC milling company serving commercial and government aerospace customers. The add-on deal (closed March 7, 2025) expands Precision's Midwest footprint, adds machining capacity and capabilities, and brings approximately 40 Clearwater employees into the Precision platform.

Industrial Networking Solutions (INS), a CIVC Partners–backed provider of critical wired and wireless networking solutions, has acquired Source Inc., a specialist in wireless networking, IoT and POTS replacement. The acquisition expands INS's wireless, 5G and managed IoT capabilities and leverages Source Inc.'s Network Operations Center and regional U.S. presence to improve fulfillment and service delivery.

Lightpath has acquired WANRack’s network assets and customers in Phoenix, Arizona, adding 133 miles of fiber and bringing Lightpath’s Phoenix footprint to 363 miles. The deal expands Lightpath’s presence in the Phoenix market as it builds a 230-mile network; WANRack is majority‑owned by CBRE Investment Management and is headquartered in the Kansas City metro area.

Shore Capital Partners has formed a partnership with TCG Services, an asset-light facility management provider headquartered in El Dorado, Kansas. Shore will support TCG with investments in team, technology and infrastructure and pursue organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions to scale the business.

Fenceworks, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, acquired Kansas Fencing, Inc., a Topeka-based commercial fence installer and rental provider. The add-on deal (terms undisclosed) expands Fenceworks' multi-state footprint and commercial and rental fencing capabilities in northeastern Kansas.

Trulite, a North American architectural glass and aluminum solutions provider backed by Truelink Capital, acquired Insulite Glass, a regional glass fabricator headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, effective January 31, 2025. The add-on purchase expands Trulite's geographic footprint and product offering in the Midwest while providing additional investment to grow Insulite's operations.

CogentHub, a global business-technology and BPO provider, has acquired InfoSync Services from private equity firm Staple Street Capital. InfoSync provides outsourced accounting, finance and payroll services to multi-unit franchisees and franchisors (notably restaurants); CogentHub said the deal expands its back-office and outsourced service capabilities. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Brook + Whittle has acquired Stouse, a Kansas-based manufacturer and supplier of decals, labels and promotional printed items, and will bring Stouse into its Sprink division alongside Discount Labels. Stouse will continue to operate as an individual company while its production facility is integrated into Sprink's manufacturing network to improve speed, capacity and reliability and expand product offerings.

Micross Components, a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, has acquired Integra Technologies, a U.S.-based OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) provider headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The add-on expands Micross' U.S. assembly, packaging and test capabilities and broadens its presence in high-reliability end markets such as medical, aerospace/defense and automotive.

Yingling Aviation has acquired Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GETI), an aircraft interiors design, fabrication and refurbishment specialist based in Wichita, Kansas. The acquisition — supported by Yingling’s investor AE Industrial Partners — expands Yingling’s Wichita capacity and capabilities across aircraft interior services, adding GETI’s 60,000+ sq. ft. facility and extensive cabinetry, upholstery and seat refurbishment expertise.

Circet USA, the U.S. arm of global network infrastructure provider Circet, has acquired CACI Communications, a Kansas City–area aerial and underground telecom construction contractor. The acquisition expands Circet USA’s capacity and capabilities in fiber optic aerial/underground construction and fiber splicing to better serve national telecom and internet service providers.

Axius Water, a KKR/XPV-backed nutrient management platform, has acquired Aero-Mod, a Manhattan, Kansas-based supplier of packaged mechanical and biological wastewater treatment systems. The add-on expands Axius's capability in low- to medium-flow nutrient removal solutions, including Aero-Mod's patented Sequox process and over 500 installations experience.