Acquisitions in Louisiana in 2025

FloWorks International LLC, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, acquired Cranford Equipment Co., Inc., a Kenner, Louisiana-based distributor of filtration products. The add-on expands FloWorks' industrial filtration capabilities and geographic presence, marking the seventh acquisition completed by the FloWorks platform under Wynnchurch's ownership.

Amynta Group has completed the acquisition of Global Surety, LLC, International Sureties Limited and International Sureties SARL (collectively “International Sureties”), a specialty surety broker offering admiralty, court, bankruptcy, logistics and license & permit bonds. The deal expands Amynta’s surety brokerage capabilities and strengthens its specialty surety distribution within its broader insurance services platform.

Tyler Technologies has acquired CloudGavel, a Baton Rouge-based provider of cloud-native electronic warrant solutions. The acquisition integrates CloudGavel's eWarrant capabilities into Tyler's Courts & Justice division to enhance real-time warrant issuance, tracking, and connectivity between courts and law enforcement agencies.

The Kent Companies, a family-owned convenience store and fuels operator based in Midland, Texas, has acquired B&B Petroleum, LLC — a Ponchatoula, Louisiana-based operator of 15 Chevron-branded convenience stores (including Subway and Red Bird Café locations). The acquisition expands Kent's Kent Kwik footprint into Louisiana as part of a five-year strategy to grow eastward across the Southeast.

Best Trash, a Richmond, Texas-based municipal solid waste platform, has acquired Pelican Waste & Debris, a Southern Louisiana and Mississippi residential and commercial hauling provider. The deal expands Best Trash's footprint beyond Texas into Louisiana and Mississippi and adds roll-off and construction debris services; Pelican founders Roddie Matherne and Corey Callais will retain an ownership stake in the combined company.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Lafayette, Louisiana-based Sound & Communications Systems, Inc. (SCSI), a provider of security, fire alarm, video surveillance, access control and nurse call systems focused on healthcare and education customers. The deal expands Pye-Barker's healthcare communications and life-safety capabilities and keeps SCSI's team serving customers in Louisiana.

Canter Power Systems, a Generac Power Premier Pro dealer backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired Optimize Generator People, a Baton Rouge-based residential generator installation and service provider. The add-on transaction expands Canter’s Gulf Coast footprint and strengthens its installation, service, and maintenance capabilities across Louisiana.

America's Auto Auction (America's Group) has acquired Lake Charles Auto Auction, a family-owned dealer auction in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The business will operate as America's Auto Auction Lake Charles and continue weekly dealer-only auctions, with the Pedersen family (owner Matt Pedersen) selling the business to America's as part of the company's southern expansion.

One Equity Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire Bernhard Capital Partners’ (BCP) stake in Brown & Root Industrial Services, a KBR‑backed provider of industrial engineering, construction and maintenance services. BCP said the sale closed in October 2025; financial terms were not disclosed. Brown & Root operates across the U.S., Mexico and Canada with more than 22 locations and employs over 10,000 people.

Peak Toolworks, a portfolio company of Granite Creek Capital Partners, acquired Southern Carbide, Inc., a family-owned industrial cutting tools and sharpening/repair services business based in Shreveport, Louisiana. The transaction closed on September 30, 2025 and was financed with participation from Hidden River Strategic Capital, Muzinich & Co., and Canterbury Ventures, LLC.

Astira Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired Altus Commercial Receivables (Altus), a provider of commercial receivables management solutions. Altus was divested by ARMStrong Receivable Management, a BharCap Partners portfolio company; Astira said it will accelerate Altus' technology roadmap and scale the business to deliver improved working capital outcomes for clients. Terms were not disclosed.

Parish Tractor has acquired Ascension Equipment & Rental in Gonzales, Louisiana, marking the company's entry into the Louisiana market and bringing its total locations to eight. The acquisition expands Parish Tractor's footprint and ability to provide sales, parts, service and rental solutions to agriculture and construction customers in the southeast.

Fulton Asset Management, a family-backed investment platform based in Chicago, has acquired AFCO Industries, Inc., a vertically integrated U.S. manufacturer of aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, and composite building products and a provider of CNC metal fabrication and contract manufacturing services headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana. AFCO's existing leadership will remain in place; Fulton said the deal expands its industrial portfolio and reflects a long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

Nabors Industries has sold its Quail Tools subsidiary to Superior Energy Services in a transaction with net consideration reported at $600 million (comprised of $375 million cash and a $250 million seller note) plus net working capital adjustments. The deal closed on Aug. 20, 2025; Nabors said the divestiture will reduce net debt by more than 25% and Superior expects to expand its rental tubular and pressure-control capabilities and realize synergies.

Cardinal Services, backed by Kotts Capital Holdings, has acquired Quality Energy Services (QES), an offshore well intervention and production optimization provider headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana. The deal expands Cardinal's specialty oilfield services capabilities and footprint across the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Coast; QES President Randy Landry will remain with the combined company to lead QES post-closing.

Hoffmann Family of Companies, a U.S.-based family equity firm, has acquired Elmer Chocolate, a long-standing seasonal chocolatier known for its heart-shaped Valentine’s chocolates and large-scale confectionery manufacturing in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed; members of the Nelson family (including Rob and Michael Nelson) will retain partial ownership and remain in leadership as Hoffmann aims to expand Elmer’s product portfolio to drive year-round growth.

Marine Equipment Solutions (MES) has acquired Pacific Gulf Wire Rope, a Gulf Coast wire rope and rigging specialist. The deal expands MES's product lines, fabrication and inspection capabilities, and regional footprint to better serve marine, construction, and industrial customers across North America.

NetSpark IP & Telecom has acquired Infinite Technology Source, a Louisiana-based managed IT, cloud and cybersecurity provider, adding deeper Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, VoIP and cybersecurity capabilities to NetSpark’s managed services and telecom platform. Infinite Technology Source will operate as part of NetSpark’s Managed Services platform to deliver integrated telecom sourcing, unified communications, cloud services and lifecycle management to customers across healthcare, finance and professional services.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of Lighthouse Insurance Agency of Madisonville, Louisiana effective March 1, 2025; terms were not disclosed. Lighthouse, which writes personal lines, small and medium business policies and large commercial property coverage, will operate as part of World as the firm expands its presence in Louisiana.

Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Auto Craft, Inc., a family-owned collision repair shop in Gretna, Louisiana that has operated for 49 years. The acquisition expands Classic Collision’s network in Louisiana as the company continues to add single-location collision repair and automotive glass businesses to its platform.

OEG has acquired Trinity Rental Services (TRS), a Lafayette, Louisiana-based provider of offshore container rentals and integrity services, adding ~5,600 CCUs and ~80 employees to OEG’s US operations. The deal expands OEG’s Gulf of America fleet and capabilities—including API inspection services—and is the first material acquisition by OEG following its recent purchase by Apollo.

HKW, a middle-market private equity firm based in Indianapolis, has acquired Sepratech Liquid Solutions, an industrial water and wastewater treatment services provider headquartered in Gonzales, Louisiana. HKW said the acquisition will support Sepratech’s growth initiatives across marketing, sales and operations while maintaining the company’s regulatory, safety and environmental standards.

Carr's Hill Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of TCI Tank Logistics, LLC (doing business as Freedom Intermodal) in partnership with company management and The Jensen Companies. Freedom Intermodal, based in New Orleans, provides ISO tank and rail services, transloading, depot services and bulk liquids logistics across Gulf Coast ports; Carr's Hill will invest in people, systems, equipment and pursue organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions to expand the business.

King Risk Partners, a Gainesville, Florida-based insurance brokerage, has acquired Louisiana Insurance Services, an independent agency based in Ruston, Louisiana. The acquisition marks King's strategic entry into the Louisiana market to expand its Southeastern footprint and leverage King's technology and carrier relationships to enhance local offerings.

Westwood Professional Services, a Plano, Texas–based design and engineering firm, has acquired CSRS, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana–based development advisory and program management consulting firm. The deal expands Westwood’s footprint into Louisiana (adding four offices), adds locations in Texas and Southern California, and brings new capabilities including comprehensive program management, grants management, owner's representation, and governmental advisory.

Delta Utilities, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired Entergy's two regulated natural gas distribution businesses serving New Orleans and East Baton Rouge Parish, adding more than 200,000 customers and approximately 200 employees. The transaction expands Delta Utilities' footprint across Louisiana and Mississippi, positioning the company to serve roughly 600,000 customers and more than 800 employees following prior platform acquisitions.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) has completed the acquisition of Moores Pump & Services, Inc., a full-service fabricator and repair provider of rotating equipment and pumping systems headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana. The business — which generated approximately $10.3 million in sales and $1.8 million of adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended May 30, 2025 — will expand DXP's rotating equipment division and Gulf Coast service capabilities; the deal was funded from DXP's balance sheet.

Citation Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in Gallo Mechanical, a fourth-generation New Orleans-based mechanical contractor specializing in large-scale HVAC and plumbing installation and services. The Gallo family and management will retain a significant interest, and the partnership is intended to support geographic and capability-driven growth across healthcare, hospitality, education and industrial end markets.

Elevate ENT Partners, a management support organization backed by Audax Private Equity, has acquired Camellia ENT, an otolaryngology practice in Lafayette, Louisiana. The add-on expands Elevate's regional footprint and provides Camellia ENT with operational, financial and technology resources to support growth and patient care.

Baton Rouge-based General Informatics has acquired New Orleans-based GlobeNet, bringing GlobeNet's ~10-person cybersecurity team into General Informatics to bolster security capabilities and expand healthcare and maritime verticals. The deal is an add-on for General Informatics (which is PE-backed by Rosewood Private Investments) and aims to scale security services, add vendor relationships, and enable cross-selling across cloud and AI offerings.

Keesler Federal Credit Union will merge with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union, with Keesler as the surviving institution effective July 1, 2025. The deal adds more than $700 million in assets, 14 Greater New Orleans branches, roughly 45,000 members, and more than 145 Jefferson Financial employees to Keesler, expanding the combined credit union's Gulf South footprint and branch network.

Gauge Capital-backed Rovia Clinical Research has acquired two clinical research sites — Delta Research Partners of Bastrop and Delta Research Partners of West Monroe — expanding Rovia's network and clinical capabilities in hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine across northern Louisiana. The sites' founders and principal investigators, Dr. Raj Bhandari and Dr. Butch Dunn, join Rovia's platform as the company continues to scale its multi-specialty research site network.

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, has acquired inoLECT, LLC, an electrical engineering and field services firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The add-on expands Saber Power's presence in Louisiana, enhances its engineering-led capabilities, and adds proprietary technology such as the inoRAC remote racking system.

SUN Behavioral Health has acquired the home- and community-based services division of Seaside Healthcare, expanding SUN’s continuum of care and community presence across six Southeastern states. The transaction, which closed May 1, 2025, transfers administrative oversight of the community agencies to SUN while Seaside retains its acute inpatient facilities.

Houston-based Parking Guidance Systems (PGS) has completed a strategic merger with INDECT Electronics & Distribution GmbH and acquired Baton Rouge–based parking software company ParkZen. The transactions vertically integrate INDECT’s sensor hardware, ParkZen’s AI-driven parking software, and PGS’s U.S. deployment capabilities to create a combined global parking-technology offering and accelerate international expansion.

Saronic acquired Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to establish a prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) program, beginning with the 150-foot ASV "Marauder." The deal gives Saronic nearly 100 acres in Franklin, Louisiana, retains Gulf Craft's workforce, and includes a planned $250 million investment in yard upgrades and capacity to scale production (with plans to add 500+ jobs over the next 3–4 years).

Stonepeak has partnered with Dupré Logistics, a Lafayette, Louisiana-based transportation company that operates more than 700 trucks and 1,000 professional drivers, to invest in and grow Dupré's nationwide energy distribution, private fleet and brokerage services. The Dupré family will remain shareholders and Stonepeak has appointed Chris Sower as interim CEO to support the company's next phase of growth; terms were not disclosed.

TRC Companies, Inc. has acquired Rampart, a Baton Rouge‑based right‑of‑way and land rights acquisition firm. The deal expands TRC's permitting, right‑of‑way and land services capabilities across the utilities, oil & gas and renewable energy markets in the Southern and Mid‑Atlantic U.S.; Morrissey Goodale served as Rampart's exclusive financial advisor.

AMSURG has acquired Pinnacle Surgery Center, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center in Covington, Louisiana, expanding AMSURG’s footprint in the state. The 8,787 sq. ft. facility includes three operating rooms, one procedure room, 23-hour overnight capability and is staffed by 17 physicians specializing in spine, pain management and ophthalmology.

Eaton has completed the acquisition of Fibrebond for $1.4 billion. Fibrebond, based in Minden, Louisiana, designs and builds pre‑integrated modular power enclosures for data center, fiber, industrial and utility markets; the company is expected to generate approximately $110 million of adjusted EBITDA in 2025 on roughly $378 million of trailing revenue.

Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) completed the acquisition of all assets and business of SeaTrepid International, a provider of subsea robotic services, and has begun integrating SeaTrepid operations into Nauticus. The deal is expected to accelerate Nauticus' autonomous subsea services offering and drive operational growth across offshore and defense end markets.

Ecovyst has purchased the sulfuric acid operations of Cornerstone Chemical Company in Waggaman, Louisiana. The divestiture transfers Cornerstone's sulfuric acid business to Ecovyst, a global provider of specialty catalysts, virgin sulfuric acid and regeneration services, to expand its Ecoservices capabilities.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the businesses of five Louisiana insurance agencies — Insurance Unlimited of Louisiana, Erwin Insurance Agency, Burke & Burke Insurance Marketing, Courtney Insurance Services, and US Principal Insurance — effective March 1, 2025. The acquisitions expand World’s footprint in Louisiana and add experienced, tenured employees to its team; terms were not disclosed.

Mintra has acquired U.S.-based Moxie Media, a provider of industry-specific training content and media production, to strengthen Mintra’s presence in North America and integrate Moxie’s content with Mintra’s Trainingportal platform. Moxie Media will continue to operate independently while gaining access to Mintra’s digital learning technologies, expanding the combined companies’ offerings for maritime, energy and safety-critical sectors.

Herc Holdings Inc. acquired H&E Equipment Services in a transaction valued at $5.3 billion (including $1.5 billion of assumed debt), after outbidding United Rentals during a go-shop period. Under the terms, H&E shareholders received $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock per share (approximately $104.89 per share based on Herc VWAP), H&E shares ceased trading on NASDAQ, and the combined company expands Herc's footprint, fleet and scale across North America.

XGlobe has acquired Witten Roofing to integrate the contractor into its tech-enabled roofing platform, bringing XGlobe’s AI-driven automation, XCORE ERP and consumer financing options to Witten’s operations. The acquisition aims to improve operational efficiency, expand customer financing and workforce development, and accelerate growth for roofers and homeowners served by the combined business.

Cotton Creek Capital has acquired a majority stake in Precision Inspection Services, a Geismar, Louisiana-based provider of non-destructive examination, weld testing and post-weld heat treat services to the chemical and petrochemical industries across the U.S. Gulf Coast. Precision's founders, A.J. Smith and Chris Petitto, will continue to lead the company and remain significant shareholders as Cotton Creek looks to support geographic and capability expansion.

Trulite, a Truelink Capital-backed architectural glass and aluminum fabricator, acquired Dependable Glass Works of Covington, Louisiana effective February 3, 2025. The deal is an add-on to Trulite's platform to expand its geographic footprint along the I-10 corridor and enhance local fabrication and installation capabilities.

OTC Industrial Technologies, a Columbus, Ohio-based industrial distributor and service provider, acquired Premier Equipment Corporation (PEC) and Premier Control Systems (PCS), expanding its rotating equipment distribution and control-panel fabrication capabilities across Louisiana and Texas. The acquisitions add roughly 85 employees and six locations, strengthening OTC’s presence in the petrochemical, oil & gas, and power end markets.

AquaPhoenix Scientific, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, acquired La-Mar-Ka, Inc., a family-owned chemical supplier based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The add-on acquisition, which closed January 31, 2025, expands AquaPhoenix’s distribution and custom-chemical capabilities and strengthens its offerings for industrial, laboratory and research customers.