Acquisitions in Michigan in 2026

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.