Acquisitions in Kansas in 2026

Epiphany Dermatology announced a partnership to add Resolute Dermatology, LLC — a two-location dermatology practice in the greater Kansas City area led by Dr. Daniel Christiansen — to its provider network. The deal expands Epiphany’s presence in Kansas and brings Resolute access to Epiphany’s operational support services while Epiphany benefits from the practice’s clinical expertise in medical and Mohs surgical dermatology.

W&B Service Company, a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management, has acquired Sanders Trailer Service, a full-service semi-trailer dealership with three locations in Kansas and Missouri. The deal expands W&B's trailer sales and service capabilities into Kansas and western Missouri, adding agricultural-focused trailer offerings and parts/service capacity for customers across the Midwest.

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors has onboarded Meritage Portfolio Management, a Kansas City–based wealth and investment management firm with $2.4 billion in client assets. The Meritage team of 17 colleagues (including nine advisors) joined CAPTRUST in a deal that closed in December 2025 and will operate under the CAPTRUST brand; Houlihan Lokey served as Meritage's financial advisor.

Trane Technologies, through its Thermo King brand, has acquired CSTK, Inc., a longtime independent Thermo King dealer serving the Northeast and Central United States. The acquisition brings CSTK's 10 sites, customer base and more than 200 employees into Thermo King Americas as company-owned operations to strengthen service coverage and customer proximity in key U.S. markets.

Ecowaste Solutions acquired Howie's Enterprises, a Manhattan, Kansas-based waste services provider, in a transaction that closed January 30, 2026. The acquisition adds more than 30 employees, roughly 15,000 customers and nearly 20 daily routes to Ecowaste's regional operations, expanding its Kansas footprint while retaining Howie's local brand and team.

Humble Growth has acquired a minority growth-equity stake in simplyFUEL, the protein-snack brand founded by Mitzi Dulan. The partnership is intended to help simplyFUEL scale its brand and accelerate retail expansion (Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Target) with Humble Growth providing hands-on operating and brand-building support.

Merit Financial Advisors has acquired SSC Wealth LLC, the wealth management division of SSC CPAs + Advisors, adding approximately $259.6 million in AUM and transferring the advisory business, assets, and four employees to Merit. The deal formalizes a strategic partnership between Merit and SSC CPAs + Advisors to deepen coordination between wealth management and advanced tax planning for high-net-worth clients and business owners.

TrussPoint Roofing & Exterior Renovations, a residential exteriors platform backed by Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Eaton Roofing & Exteriors to expand its Midwest footprint and deepen operations in Kansas. Eaton — founded in the early 1990s and operating multiple locations across Kansas — provides residential roofing, siding, windows & doors, and gutter services; financial terms were not disclosed.

TerraVest Industries has acquired KBK Industries, LLC, a Rush Center, Kansas-based manufacturer of large-volume aboveground and belowground fiberglass and steel tanks. The transaction enabled Main Street Capital Corporation to fully exit its debt and minority equity investments in KBK after a 20-year partnership; TerraVest said the acquisition expands its tank manufacturing capabilities and U.S. footprint.

Net at Work, a Lovell Minnick–backed managed services provider, has acquired Kansas-based Network Computer Solutions (NCS) to expand its Midwest footprint and strengthen its managed services capabilities. The deal also transfers NCS's Nterfuse software platform to Net at Work, preserving service continuity for Nterfuse customers while providing broader support and access to Net at Work's cybersecurity, cloud, ERP and national managed services infrastructure.