Acquisitions in Vermont in 2025

Copley Equity Partners has acquired Vital Delivery Solutions, a New England provider of healthcare logistics, same-day courier, and temperature-controlled warehousing services. Financial terms were not disclosed; VDS will continue operating under its brand with management in place while leveraging Copley’s resources to expand service offerings and geographic coverage.

Dispatch Energy LLC acquired 100% of Green Lantern Solar’s operations, including 64 solar and battery projects totaling 208.9 MWdc and an O&M services business. The deal expands Dispatch’s distributed generation footprint across nine U.S. states and brings its total portfolio to approximately 489.5 MW.

Grizzly MEP, a commercial MEP platform backed by Garnett Station Partners, announced a partnership with Vermont Mechanical Incorporated, a full-service mechanical contractor headquartered in Williston, Vermont. The deal serves as an add-on to Grizzly's platform to expand its New England footprint and leverage Vermont Mechanical's installation and growing services capabilities across healthcare, government and education end markets.

TransDigm Group completed its acquisition of the Simmonds Precision Products business of Goodrich from RTX Corporation for approximately $765 million in cash. Simmonds, headquartered in Vergennes, Vermont, is a designer and manufacturer of fuel & proximity sensing and structural health monitoring solutions for aerospace and defense, is expected to generate about $350 million in 2025 revenue and employs roughly 900 people. TransDigm financed the acquisition with cash on hand.

John Boos & Co., the long-standing U.S. manufacturer of premium kitchen equipment, has acquired JK Adams, a Vermont-based maker of handcrafted wooden cutting boards and kitchenware. The acquisition will retain JK Adams' headquarters and staff in Dorset, Vermont, and expand John Boos' product offerings and U.S. footprint while preserving both brands' focus on craftsmanship and sustainable practices.

Wealth Enhancement Group has acquired Dempsey Investment Management, a South Burlington, Vermont registered investment adviser overseeing over $150 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Wealth Enhancement’s presence in the Northeast and brings Donald F. Dempsey Jr. and his client relationships into Wealth Enhancement’s national wealth management platform.

Whitsons Culinary Group, a family-owned onsite food service operator based in Islandia, New York, has acquired Vermont-based The Abbey Group, a regional provider of school food services in the Northeast. The deal expands Whitsons’ footprint into additional New England school communities and brings The Abbey Group’s focus on local sourcing and child nutrition into the Whitsons Family of Companies.

Prosperity Partners, a Chicago-based tax and accounting platform backed by Unity Partners, completed the acquisition of South Burlington, Vermont-based Danaher Attig & Plante (DAP). The deal expands Prosperity’s tax and accounting capabilities and establishes a Vermont presence; terms were not disclosed and DAP partners will remain actively involved.

Hoffman Auto Group has acquired the Burlington Subaru and Burlington Hyundai dealerships in Burlington, Vermont from seller 802 Cars. Kerrigan Advisors represented 802 Cars in the sale; the transaction expands Hoffman Auto Group's geographic footprint into Vermont.

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC has acquired Applied Bolting Technology, a Bellows Falls, Vermont-based manufacturer of Direct Tension Indicating washers (DTIs). The acquisition expands Portland Bolt’s domestic manufacturing capabilities and geographic footprint while keeping Applied Bolting’s leadership and operations in Vermont; G2 Capital Advisors served as exclusive buy-side advisor.

Blue Mantis has acquired three Vermont-based IT and networking firms — TELigence Partners, Brevin Systems and Calkins Networks — bringing nearly 200 new customers into its portfolio. The deal expands Blue Mantis' carrier, network and managed-services capabilities across the Northeastern U.S., strengthening its offering for mid-market clients in industries such as healthcare and higher education.

Custom Veterinary Services (a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners) has acquired Green Mountain Animal, LLC, combining capabilities in soft chew, powder and liquid pet health products. The combined business will be rebranded as CompletePet to create a larger CDMO/pet health products platform with expanded R&D, manufacturing and supply-chain capacity.

Outside Interactive Inc., the Boulder-based outdoor media and active-lifestyle platform, has acquired Inntopia, a Stowe, Vermont–based provider of booking, marketing, and business intelligence SaaS for resorts and travel destinations. The deal combines Outside's large audience and event/advertising network with Inntopia's booking technology to create an integrated adventure travel booking and insights platform; terms were not disclosed.