Acquisitions in Michigan

Kanbrick has made a minority growth investment in Depatie Fluid Power Group to provide long-term strategic support and accelerate the company's next phase of growth. The partnership will work with Depatie and its American Motion Group affiliates to expand capabilities and services across motion control and automation end markets.

GameChange Energy Technologies has acquired the Electrical Balance of Systems (eBOS) division from Terrasmart, a subsidiary of Gibraltar Industries, adding the eBOS product line and a U.S. manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan to its platform. The acquisition expands GameChange’s module-to-grid capabilities for utility-scale solar projects by integrating pre-engineered and prefabricated electrical systems and the eBOS team into its tracker, racking, transformer, and grid-equipment offerings.

Natus Sensory has acquired TheraB Medical, a developer of the SnugLit wearable phototherapy swaddle for neonatal jaundice, following the product's FDA 510(k) clearance in January 2026. The acquisition expands Natus Sensory's newborn care portfolio by adding a portable, family-centered phototherapy option intended to broaden treatment settings and global access.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired 3D Advisors, a Shelby Township, Michigan-based brokerage general agency that provides life insurance, annuity, and long-term care solutions for financial advisors. The acquisition is intended to expand Gallagher’s life, annuity and long-term care brokerage capabilities and deepen its employee benefits consulting and brokerage platform; terms were not disclosed.

Precision Door Tri-State, a portfolio company of Monogram Capital Partners, has acquired Foris Solutions, a multi-territory Precision Garage Door Service franchisee. The deal creates one of the largest and most diversified operators within the Precision Garage Door Service system and expands the platform’s geographic footprint across nine states; founder Steve Freitas remains a minority shareholder and will join the combined board.

ORBIS Corporation has acquired Robinson Industries, a thermoforming specialist headquartered in Coleman, Michigan, to expand ORBIS' manufacturing footprint and thermoforming capabilities. Robinson will transition to the ORBIS brand, bringing two Coleman manufacturing facilities and roughly 100 employees; terms were not disclosed.

Tavoron, a manufacturing automation platform backed by Fusion Capital Partners, acquired DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw in a deal that closed on February 5, 2026. The acquisition expands Tavoron's industrial automation capabilities and Midwest footprint by adding DP's motion control products, engineering services, and panel-building expertise.

MiddleGround Capital has acquired Pi Innovo from Dana Incorporated and will integrate the company into its portfolio platform, New Eagle. Pi Innovo, headquartered near Detroit, Michigan, develops open-platform electronic control units (ECUs) and embedded control software for electrification, clean-fuel and specialty mobility applications; the deal expands New Eagle's hardware and software controls capabilities across automotive, commercial vehicle and aerospace/defense end markets.

Tandem Engineering has acquired Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative, Inc., a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan; the deal closed on February 2, 2026. The acquisition expands Tandem’s integrated engineering and project management capabilities by adding architecture, interior design and sustainable-design expertise to its service offering.

Technology Management Concepts (TMC), a Microsoft-focused consulting firm based in El Segundo, California, has acquired The TM Group (TMG), an ERP/CRM consulting firm headquartered in Novi, Michigan. The acquisition expands TMC's Microsoft ERP, CRM, Power Platform, cloud, data, automation, and AI capabilities and adds TMG's ERP expertise and long-standing customer relationships to TMC's bench.

Troy, Michigan-based G2 Consulting Group has acquired Construction Testing Services (CTS), a long-standing Michigan engineering and materials testing firm with a nine-person team. The succession-driven acquisition expands G2's in-state footprint and adds CTS' geotechnical and materials testing capabilities while preserving CTS' staff and client relationships; financial terms were not disclosed.

Merit Financial Advisors has acquired TL Financial Group, a Southgate, Michigan-based wealth management firm, adding approximately $217 million of client assets and establishing Merit's first office in Michigan (Detroit metro). The transaction closed on January 23, 2026; TL founder Tony LaJeunesse will join Merit as wealth manager, area director, and partner. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Campfire Interactive acquired Cover 4 PM to add manufacturing-specific program and project management capabilities to its AI-driven profit optimization platform, expanding forecasting, quoting, and program execution workflows. The Cover 4 PM team, including co-founders Joe McCarthy and Rob Giannone, will continue operating under Campfire; the deal follows Invictus Growth Partners’ $37 million majority investment in Campfire in September 2024.

Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, a nearly 100-year-old family-owned metal fabricator based in Muskegon, Michigan, was acquired by BSM Acquisition, LLC of Cincinnati, Ohio. The owners sold the business to facilitate their retirement and ensure continuity under new ownership; financial terms were not disclosed.

Klipboard, a UK-based cloud business management software provider, has acquired Savance Enterprise, a US-focused ERP platform for wholesale distributors. The acquisition expands Klipboard's presence and capabilities in the U.S. wholesale distribution market, adding Savance's distribution-focused ERP and WMS capabilities to Klipboard's cloud portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

New Charter Technologies, a portfolio company of Oval Partners, has added Michigan-based NetSource One to its platform as an add-on acquisition. NetSource One — which supports 700+ clients and brings more than 75 employees — will continue operating under existing leadership and strengthen New Charter’s capabilities in regulated industries and security-first services.

The Colt Group, a Houston-based industrial leak repair and mechanical solutions provider backed by Capstreet, has acquired Watertap, Inc., a Wixom, Michigan-based provider of critical line intervention services. The add-on expands Colt's line intervention platform and regional coverage across the Great Lakes, while retaining Watertap's team; terms were not disclosed.

Platte River Equity, a Denver-based private equity firm, has acquired Team UIS in partnership with the company's existing owners. Team UIS, founded in 1976, provides electrical testing, maintenance, SCADA and related field services to utilities, industrial, data center and infrastructure customers; Platte River said it will help scale the platform, expand capabilities and invest in training and operations.

Affinity Group, a North American sales and marketing agency, has acquired Mascari NXT, an AI-driven data integration and analytics company, to embed AI-powered selling into its foodservice and retail offerings. Mascari NXT will operate as a subsidiary—"Mascari NXT, An Affinity Group Company"—with the acquisition intended to expand Affinity Group's customer reach and strengthen its sales enablement and analytics capabilities across food industry channels.

WellSpring Consumer Healthcare, an Avista Healthcare Partners portfolio company, has acquired the DerMend and Recticare brands from Ferndale Pharma Group. The add-on expands WellSpring’s therapeutic skincare and OTC product portfolio and strengthens its omni-channel retail and e-commerce distribution; financial terms were not disclosed.

Threadlock Precision, a U.S. precision manufacturing platform backed by the D. E. Shaw group, has acquired Kremin Inc., a Frankenmuth, Michigan-based CNC machining firm serving aerospace, defense and medical customers for more than 40 years. The deal adds Kremin's Swiss machining and tight-tolerance capabilities to Threadlock’s precision manufacturing network to support a wider range of aerospace and defense customer programs and to modernize and scale Kremin's operations.

Guardian Alarm, a Southfield, Michigan-based full-service security company, has acquired Controllor Security Systems, a long-established Metro Detroit security provider serving residential and commercial customers for more than 40 years. The acquisition expands Guardian Alarm's presence in Michigan and brings Controllor's local customers access to Guardian's broader portfolio of monitoring, video surveillance, access control and life-safety services.

Netform, a Torque Capital Group portfolio company, completed a merger with Lavalier Corporation (dba Tapemaster), adding precision CNC milling, turning, grinding and inspection capabilities to its advanced manufacturing platform. The transaction brings Tapemaster's AS9100D-certified aerospace and defense machining capabilities into Netform, expanding aerospace/defense and transportation program support and strengthening vertically integrated manufacturing.

Talon Metals Corp. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Lundin Mining's Eagle Mine and associated Humboldt Mill (held via Lundin Mining US Ltd.), creating a multi-asset U.S. nickel-copper company. As consideration, Lundin Mining received 275,152,232 Talon shares and a limited production-payment royalty on non-Eagle ore processed at the Humboldt Mill; the deal brings the Eagle operating team into Talon and positions the company to extend mine life and accelerate regional exploration.

Nineteen Group, a PE-backed events and exhibitions operator, has acquired SubSummit, the subscription-commerce focused conference founded in 2016. The acquisition will allow Nineteen Group to scale SubSummit's flagship event and expand its U.S. presence while keeping the SubSummit brand and programming intact.

Park Place Technologies has completed a merger with Service Express to form a global leader in data center and IT infrastructure services, operating under the Park Place Technologies name with global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The combined company serves more than 20,000 customers, has over 3,000 employees worldwide, and aims to expand capabilities across traditional, cloud, and AI-accelerated environments.

Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) has completed its previously announced merger with Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation, bringing Eastern Michigan Bank under Mercantile's bank holding company. Eastern shareholders will receive $32.32 in cash and 0.7116 shares of Mercantile common stock per Eastern share; the combined organization will have approximately $6.9 billion in total assets and Eastern Michigan Bank will operate alongside Mercantile Bank until planned consolidation in Q1 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

Abound Health has acquired Pro Care Unlimited, a Michigan-based provider of personal care and community living supports, effective January 1, 2026. The acquisition expands Abound's geographic footprint into Michigan and brings Pro Care Unlimited access to Abound's infrastructure, training, and wraparound supports.

Denison Consulting and Newmeasures combined through a legal merger effective January 1, 2026, with the combined business operating under the Denison Consulting, Inc. name. Newmeasures will operate as a Denison Consulting practice, expanding Denison's employee listening and Qualtrics implementation capabilities to link employee feedback to measurable organizational performance.

Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Voyage Benefits, LLC, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based health and life insurance agency led by Kelly Syren. The acquisition expands Inszone's benefits capabilities and presence in Michigan while Voyage Benefits will continue operating from its Grand Rapids location with access to Inszone's carrier relationships and resources.

HCAP Partners, a California-based private equity firm, has made a growth investment in Puzzle Healthcare to accelerate scaling of its physiatry-led post-acute care coordination platform. The funding will support Puzzle's expansion of services across skilled nursing facilities and extend its national reach while aiming to reduce hospital readmissions and lower care costs.

Integrated Partners has added Morrison Nordmann Wealth Management, a Lansing/East Lansing, Michigan-based advisory firm bringing approximately $200 million in client assets onto its RIA platform. The move expands Integrated Partners' presence in Michigan and provides Morrison Nordmann access to the platform's planning, operational and advisor support resources to support growth and serve higher-net-worth clients.

Procyon, an independent registered investment advisory firm and Dynasty network partner headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, has acquired OLV Investment Group, adding approximately $500 million in assets under management. The deal brings seven financial advisors and roughly 13 support staff onto Procyon’s platform, expanding the firm’s geographic footprint into Michigan and Texas and lifting Procyon’s AUM to nearly $9 billion.

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) completed the acquisition of Android Industries and Avancez and combined the businesses into a new company, Voltava, which is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan and is wholly owned by Bruce Smith. The transaction creates a scaled global manufacturing and assembly platform with approximately 5,400 team members across 21 locations to serve automotive, e-mobility, industrial and other end markets, supported by a $450 million asset-based credit facility.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in an all-cash transaction valued at $35.9 billion ($83.50 per share). The deal brings Kellanova's snack and breakfast brands — including Pringles, Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts — into the Mars Snacking portfolio to expand Mars' global snacking scale, capabilities and product categories.

HNI Corporation has completed its acquisition of Steelcase Inc., creating a combined workplace furnishings enterprise with pro forma annual revenues of $5.8 billion. Steelcase shareholders received a choice of cash and/or HNI stock per share, and the deal is intended to combine complementary portfolios, distribution networks and capabilities to drive operational enhancements and digital transformation.

Acme Finishing Company of Elk Grove Village, Illinois has acquired Freedom Finishing of Benton Harbor, Michigan. The deal transfers ownership from founders Gloria and Erik Ender to Acme and expands Acme's Midwest coating capacity with Freedom's 60,000-square-foot powder and electrocoating facility; Calder Capital advised Freedom Finishing on the transaction.

High Performance Metal Finishing has acquired KEPCO, Inc., a Vicksburg, Michigan–based metal-finishing company; the transaction closed on December 4, 2025. The acquisition expands High Performance's production capacity and technical capabilities in electropolishing, passivation, and related surface-treatment services for automotive, medical, aerospace and other manufacturing customers.

Clark Lake-based Production Saw and Machine has acquired Jackson Grinding Co. of Jackson, Michigan. The acquisition, driven by Jackson Grinding president Michael Alexander's planned retirement, will keep the Jackson Grinding name and location while expanding Production Saw and Machine's customer base and capabilities.

The FNA Group, a Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of pressure washers, pumps and outdoor power equipment, has acquired Allparts Equipment & Accessories Inc., a Michigan-based aftermarket parts distributor. The acquisition adds Allparts' replacement-parts catalog, technical support team and high-velocity fulfillment capabilities to FNA's aftermarket and distribution strategy to accelerate product availability and customer service.

The Riverside Company has invested in Shine (Shine Window Cleaning), which will be integrated as an add-on to Riverside portfolio company Evive Brands. Shine, a Jenison, Michigan–headquartered franchisor operating over 75 territories across 20 states, will join Evive’s home-services platform to accelerate franchise growth and expand residential and commercial exterior services.

Center Rock Capital Partners has acquired GHSP, a global designer and manufacturer of precision mechatronic systems, smart actuators, and electronic controls headquartered in Holland, Michigan. The investment positions GHSP as a platform for growth—providing capital and operational expertise to expand product innovation, global reach, and operational performance in automotive and related end markets.

The Hilb Group, a Carlyle-backed insurance brokerage based in Richmond, Virginia, has acquired a Michigan-based property and casualty agency effective December 1, 2025. The acquisition expands Hilb Group's property and casualty footprint across the Midwest as part of its ongoing roll-up strategy.

VersiCare Group, a Seven Hills Capital partner, has acquired Michigan-based CHS Group LLC, a provider of Community Living Support and respite services. CHS will become a division of VersiCare’s ExpertCare organization as VersiCare expands its footprint in southeastern Michigan; former owner Joe Bates will form a new company, The Ability Hub, to continue providing Adult Day Training.

ASSA ABLOY has acquired International Door Products (IDP), a U.S. manufacturer of standard and custom fire-rated steel door frames based in Southfield, Michigan. IDP employs about 80 people, generated roughly $29 million in 2024 sales, and the acquisition strengthens ASSA ABLOY’s U.S. steel frame portfolio and is accretive to earnings per share from the start.

Prime Appearance acquired Immaculate Flight in a stock deal, combining two leading providers of aircraft appearance and detailing services to expand nationwide coverage. The acquisition adds Immaculate Flight’s operations at more than 200 airports and will be integrated and rebranded under the Prime Appearance brand, expanding service coverage in markets including Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, Nashville, South Florida, Southern California, the Bay Area, and throughout Texas.

An affiliate of Angeles Equity Partners has acquired a majority interest in Technique, Inc., a Jackson, Michigan-based precision metal fabricator specializing in prototyping and ultra-low-volume production. Angeles will partner with founder and CEO Ronnie Johncox to invest in operational infrastructure and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support Technique's growth; terms were not disclosed.

H.I.G. Capital completed a significant investment in GT Independence, a national provider of financial management services (FMS) for self-directed Medicaid participants. The transaction will support GT Independence’s continued geographic expansion and growth while CEO John Carmichael remains a significant shareholder and will continue to lead the company.

Charlotte-based Compass Precision, a manufacturer of close-tolerance metal components, has acquired Trutron Corporation of Troy, Michigan. Trutron, a precision CNC and EDM shop that primarily serves the aerospace market, will join Compass as its 10th operating company; Trutron President Lisa Kingsley plans to retire while VP Ron Dobreff will remain with the business.

Apex Test Labs has acquired the operations of Bureau Veritas’ electrical testing laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, expanding Apex’s electrical component and EMC testing capabilities while keeping the existing team and leadership in place. The move, executed by Apex (which is backed by BGM Ventures and the Trilogy Group), aims to provide continuity of service for customers and broaden Apex’s one‑stop testing offerings for manufacturers and suppliers.