Acquisitions in Ohio in 2025

Duravant, LLC has completed the acquisition of the Warehouse Automation business from Matthews International Corporation. Matthews received $232.1 million in total consideration for the business (cash plus assumption of liabilities); the business generated $72 million in sales in fiscal 2025 and Matthews said proceeds will be used to reduce outstanding debt.

E.P. Gerber & Sons has acquired Solid Dimensions, a Norwalk, Ohio-based maker of USA-made wooden promotional products. Solid Dimensions' co-founder Tim Parcher will remain as general manager during the transition and plans to retire after a leadership team is established; financial terms were not disclosed.

Exscape Group, a Cleveland-based landscape services platform backed by BHMS Investments, announced add-on acquisitions of three Columbus-area companies — WinnScapes, Pony Lawncare and Landscaping, and Shearer Patio & Landscape Services / Polaris Pools — to expand into the Columbus, Ohio market. Each founding owner will join Exscape Group as operating leaders, preserving continuity of teams and client relationships as part of the platform expansion.

Midas International, LLC has acquired Max Auto Supply Company, a long-standing Midas franchisee that operates 111 service centers across six U.S. states. Max Auto, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio with over 650 employees, will continue operating as a standalone business under the Midas/Mavis platform to strengthen the group's retail service footprint.

A&M Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Alvarez & Marsal Capital, has acquired Asurint, a provider of technology-enabled background screening solutions. Guidepost Growth Equity, which first invested in Asurint in 2017, sold all of its shares as part of the transaction; A&M plans to invest in the company’s technology and expand its service capabilities and M&A activity to drive growth.

Earned, a PE-backed wealth management platform focused on healthcare professionals, has acquired OJM Group, a Cincinnati-based registered investment adviser serving physicians and high-net-worth clients. The deal adds nearly $1 billion in assets under management and brings OJM's ~12-person team onto Earned's platform, further expanding Earned's integrated services for medical professionals.

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Altronic, LLC from the HOERBIGER Group. Altronic, a Girard, Ohio-based maker of advanced ignition, control and instrumentation systems for critical infrastructure and OEMs, will be positioned to pursue growth with Arcline's capital and portfolio synergies.

The Riverside Company has invested in 1-Tom Plumber, a fast-growing franchisor of emergency plumbing and drain cleaning services, as the sixth add-on to its EverSmith Brands platform. 1-Tom Plumber operates through 37 franchisees across 57 territories in 22 states; Riverside and EverSmith plan to accelerate franchise development, deepen commercial penetration and drive cross-sell opportunities across the platform.

Funds managed by Leonard Green & Partners have acquired Jones Lake Management from Fort Point Capital in a sponsor-to-sponsor recapitalization. Fort Point will remain a minority investor; Jones Lake Management — headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio — provides pond and lake management services across 26 states and will continue its growth under the new majority sponsor.

Banyan Software has acquired Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc., a provider of cloud-native software (Traverse) and services for state and county Health & Human Services agencies. The acquisition expands Banyan's public sector capabilities and will support further investments in Traverse, automation, and AI tools for frontline caseworkers.

Nashville-based virtual clinic Joi+Blokes has acquired HerMD, a nationally recognized virtual women's health provider, combining two specialty telehealth platforms to create one of the largest virtual women’s health ecosystems in the United States. The deal expands Joi+Blokes’ national footprint and clinical capabilities—adding HerMD’s menopause and sexual-health expertise, preventative diagnostics, and expanded treatment offerings to Joi+Blokes’ existing patient base.

Guide Technologies, an Indianapolis-based provider of Infor ERP and supply chain solutions, has acquired Agility, a Cleveland-area consultancy specializing in manufacturing systems, logistics solutions and Infor XA services. The deal expands Guide's manufacturing software and managed-services capabilities and will integrate Agility’s product modules and services to accelerate Guide’s growth and go-to-market scale.

Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, has acquired Cincinnati-based hybrid RIA L.M. Kohn & Company, which oversees more than $2.2 billion in client assets and employs 23 people. The deal closed on December 6, 2025 and increases Wealth Enhancement's total client assets to over $131 billion, while expanding its footprint across the Midwest and South.

King Risk Partners, a national insurance brokerage headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, has acquired Arnold Insurance Agency, an independent insurance firm based in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The deal expands King Risk Partners' Midwest footprint and enhances its local capabilities in construction, small business, personal insurance, risk management, and surety bond services.

Unity Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has formed a new Midwestern landscaping platform by completing investments in Yardmaster (Columbus, Ohio), Big Lakes Lawncare (Detroit, Michigan) and Kunco Landscape (Erie, Pennsylvania). The three businesses will be fully integrated and operate under the Yardmaster brand to serve commercial, multi-family/HOA, office and industrial clients across the Midwest.

CQ Medical has acquired the Radiation Therapy business unit from Bionix, expanding CQ Medical’s patient positioning and radiotherapy marking product portfolio. The deal transfers Bionix’s radiation therapy product lines and commercial team to CQ Medical while Bionix retains its Ambulatory Care business based in Maumee, Ohio.

Inframark has acquired Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers (DJE), a Toledo-based firm that designs and implements instrumentation, control, and automation systems for municipal water and wastewater clients. The purchase expands Inframark’s Automation & Intelligence capabilities and Midwest presence; DJE’s leadership and staff will remain with the business.

Omaha-based Carson Group has acquired Ohio-based Total Wealth Planning, a 19-person advisory team overseeing roughly $1.45 billion in client assets, which will rebrand as Carson Wealth and become the firm's 34th wholly owned office. The deal expands Carson's Midwestern footprint and brings Total Wealth Planning access to Carson's technology, integrated data systems and national advisor network to support more complex tax, estate and investment planning needs.

3LS, Inc., an employee-owned family of companies based in Nashville, acquired Cincinnati-based managed service provider Intrust IT and will fold the business into its 3LS Professional Services division. The deal expands 3LS's IT capabilities — particularly in managed services, cybersecurity, cloud computing and AI — and makes Intrust 100% employee-owned while positioning the combined business to scale its services nationally.

Ligchine International has acquired The Power Buggy Company, the maker of the Power Buggy ride-on material mover. The Power Buggy business will be relocated from Independence, Ohio to Ligchine’s headquarters in Darien, Wisconsin and integrated into Ligchine’s manufacturing, engineering, and customer support operations to expand Ligchine’s construction equipment product lineup.

WILsquare Capital’s portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (ACS), has completed the acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply, a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paints based in northern Ohio. The add-on expands ACS’s Midwest footprint and service network as part of WILsquare’s strategy to build a scalable distribution platform in the automotive and industrial coatings market; terms were not disclosed.

Ancor Capital Partners, a Southlake, Texas-based private investment firm, has made a growth investment in Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc. (VST), a Springboro, Ohio designer and manufacturer of vapor recovery and fuel-dispensing solutions. Glenn Walker will remain VST's majority owner and CEO, and Ancor said the capital will be used to accelerate growth and expand the company's reach into new markets.

Boulden Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P., has acquired Ace Precision Industries, Inc., a family-owned precision machining business based in Akron, Ohio. The acquisition adds precision machining and hydrodynamic bearing capabilities to Boulden's wear-components platform, increasing capacity and creating cross-selling opportunities across aerospace, medical and transit end markets.

Dental365 has acquired Woodville Dental Care, expanding its Dental Clinical Organization network into Northwest Ohio. The acquisition will integrate Dr. Hayder Al Janabi's practice into Dental365's platform to enhance patient access and bring additional resources, technology, and clinical support to the Woodville community.

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (parent of Civista Bank) completed a merger with The Farmers Savings Bank, headquartered in Spencer, Ohio, adding two branches and approximately $236 million in low-cost deposits. The deal expands Civista's footprint into Medina and Lorain Counties and brings the combined organization to approximately $4.4 billion in total assets; a system conversion is planned for Q1 2026.

Veryon has acquired EBIS from Tronair to expand its aviation maintenance software portfolio and add ground support equipment (GSE) asset management capabilities. The deal integrates EBIS’s MRO and GSE maintenance management solutions into Veryon’s platform to provide a unified, AI-driven maintenance and asset management offering for airlines, FBOs, Part 145 repair stations, and other operators.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. has purchased Venco Venturo Industries LLC, a long-established maker of truck-mounted cranes and dump hoists. The acquisition expands Douglas Dynamics' Work Truck Attachments segment and furthers its strategy to add complex attachment capabilities to its portfolio.

Lincoln International has completed the acquisition of MarshBerry, a global investment banking and consulting firm serving insurance brokerages, wealth management and accounting practices. The deal strengthens Lincoln’s Financial Services platform and expands its advisory capabilities in the insurance distribution and wealth & retirement markets; sellers included MarshBerry management and Atlas Merchant Capital.

MKB Company, a national provider of stormwater management and erosion control solutions, has acquired Enviroscape, a Deshler, Ohio-based manufacturer of straw, coconut and excelsior erosion control blankets. The acquisition expands MKB's manufacturing capacity and product portfolio and will operate Enviroscape as part of the MKB platform with ongoing investment in people, processes and technology.

Ignite Visibility has acquired EverConnect, the marketing technology and lead-generation platform of EverCommerce, expanding Ignite's national-to-local digital marketing capabilities for multi-location and franchise service brands. The acquisition — Ignite's fourth since partnering with Mountaingate Capital — brings EverConnect's SEO, website development, directory and performance lead-generation capabilities into Ignite's platform; financing and advisory support were provided by Capital Southwest Corporation, Main Street Capital, Canaccord Genuity and others.

Solve Industrial Motion Group has acquired Miller Bearing Company, a Kent, Ohio-based manufacturer of conveyor bearings. The acquisition expands Solve's manufacturing capabilities and product offering for the material handling industry by adding Miller's facility and workforce.

Dental365 has acquired Van Buren Dental, a long-established general dentistry practice in Kettering, Ohio, as part of Dental365’s continued expansion in the state. The practice will remain staffed locally while gaining access to Dental365’s clinical resources and infrastructure to support expanded services and patient care.

Express Wash Concepts acquired a single former ZIPS Car Wash site at 12167 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, adding the location to its portfolio. The purchase strengthens Express Wash Concepts’ footprint in the Greater Cincinnati market as part of its strategy to acquire and convert existing sites for its express-wash brands.

Vistage Worldwide, Inc. has acquired Smart Business Network (SBN), a Cleveland-based media and events company known for its Smart Business publications and Dealmakers conference series. The acquisition expands Vistage's content and events capabilities to better support CEOs and business owners navigating transactions; SBN co-founder Fred Koury will remain to guide the transition as Lee Koury becomes Managing Director.

Saothair Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of GatesAir, Inc. through a newly-formed affiliate. GatesAir, a 100+ year designer, manufacturer and installer of over-the-air broadcast and public safety communications equipment headquartered in Mason, Ohio, will continue to be led by President and CEO Barbara Spicek as Saothair invests to scale the business, broaden geographic presence, and expand its turnkey product and services portfolio.

Environ Energy, a PE-backed national energy management platform, has acquired Scioto Energy, an independent energy brokerage and advisory firm based in Columbus, Ohio. The add-on expands Environ’s presence in the PJM market and Midwest, enhances its procurement and advisory capabilities, and keeps Scioto’s leadership and client-focused team in place under the Environ platform.

Student Transportation of America (STA) has acquired Universal Transportation Systems (UTS), a leading independent student transportation provider in Ohio. Northborne Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to UTS; financial terms were not disclosed. UTS operates more than 350 buses and vans and employs over 350 staff across terminals in the Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan areas.

Epiq has acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC from First Watch Technologies to expand its cyber incident response and notification capabilities. The acquisition brings roughly 100 First Watch Data Breach Solutions employees into Epiq and broadens Epiq’s breach response, credit monitoring, call center, and notification services across North America, UK/EMEA, Australia and APAC.

I Am Boundless, a nonprofit provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health needs, acquired a Multi-System Youth program consisting of three Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) in the Dayton, Ohio area, effective October 5, 2025. The acquisition expands Boundless’ youth residential and behavioral health capabilities, integrates current staff and youth into its network, and strengthens the organization’s presence in southwest Ohio.

Arclin has completed the acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer of proprietary polymer additives, dispersions and release agents serving the rubber, plastics and engineered wood markets. Arclin will operate PSG’s manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio and Albany, Georgia and an R&D facility in Macon, Georgia; the deal adds approximately 200 employees and expands Arclin’s product capabilities and end-market reach in construction, building products and transportation.

Program Productions has acquired Barney Monk, a Cleveland-based provider of event staffing and employer-of-record payroll services, to expand its live-event labor and payroll capabilities across North America. The acquisition broadens Program Productions' family of companies and enhances its workforce management offering (including its ProCrewz technology) to better serve venues, tours, trade shows and corporate events.

SAM Medical has acquired TyTek Medical (part of the TyTek Group) to expand its proprietary emergency medical product offering. TyTek operations will be relocated to Tualatin, Oregon, and SAM will leverage its global reach to broaden customer support for TyTek’s chest decompression needles.

Carson Group announced it has acquired Akron, Ohio-based Wells Trecaso Financial Group, which manages approximately $570 million in AUM. Wells Trecaso will become a wholly owned Carson Wealth office, with the team retaining leadership while gaining access to Carson's planning, tax and investment resources to support growth and succession planning.

Express Wash Concepts (EWC) has acquired Royalton Car Wash located at 6165 Royalton Road in North Royalton, Ohio. The site will be rebranded as Clean Express Auto Wash, temporarily closed for upgrades and expected to reopen in March 2026, strengthening EWC's footprint in Northeast Ohio as it expands to 124 express wash locations across six states.

Riverspan Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on industrials, has acquired United Titanium, a Wooster, Ohio-based manufacturer of specialty titanium, zirconium and other-alloy fasteners, fittings and precision components. Financial terms were not disclosed; United Titanium will remain headquartered in Wooster under its existing leadership while Riverspan provides capital and operational support to drive product innovation, manufacturing improvements and global customer growth.

Percheron Capital has launched Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions, a national commercial HVAC and energy services platform, through the foundational acquisition of Enervise, a Cincinnati-based commercial HVAC services company. The platform, led by Katrina Liddell and backed by Percheron, will invest in people, technology and infrastructure to accelerate growth and expand Solidaire's national footprint.

Lone View Capital, a Los Angeles-based growth private equity firm, has acquired a controlling stake in Jumpmind, a Columbus-based provider of cloud-native point-of-service and enterprise data synchronization software. The investment will support Jumpmind’s product roadmap, global expansion, and continued growth while CEO Joe Corbin remains in place.

Strive, Inc. announced the closing of the merger between Asset Entities Inc. and Strive Enterprises, Inc.; the combined company will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker ASST and begin a Bitcoin accumulation strategy. In conjunction with the merger, Strive finalized equity financing raising approximately $750 million with an additional $750 million potentially available upon exercise of warrants (total potential proceeds of ~$1.5 billion). Strive Asset Management, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, manages over $2 billion in assets.

Waverly Advisors, a Birmingham-based RIA backed by Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC's Aspire platform, has acquired Brass Tax Wealth Management, a Blue Ash, Ohio wealth management firm. The deal adds approximately $465 million in AUM to Waverly and expands the firm's presence in Ohio; financial terms were not disclosed and the entire Brass Tax team joined Waverly.

Leaf Home has acquired Erie Home in a transaction that combines two Gridiron Capital-backed direct-to-consumer residential services businesses to create the largest DTC home solutions platform in North America. Ares Management led a preferred equity investment to support the deal, Apollo-led debt financing provided the acquisition financing, and Gridiron will retain majority ownership of the combined company, which will operate across 48 U.S. states and Canada with more than 300 field offices.