Tracked deals
27
27 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Dallas, Texas, United States
Valesco is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm that purchases control and non-control interests in select growth-oriented middle market businesses, with preferred exposure to manufacturing, value-added distribution, and product-centric services in the South Central U.S.
Tracked deals
27
27 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Recent pace
2
2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Addon
11 addon · 11 buyout · 4 recapitalization
Last 8 years
Supporting Data
Showing the 12 most recent of 27 tracked deals for Valesco Industries.
Valesco Industries completed a control recapitalization of Nipples, Elbows & Couplings, Inc. (“NEC”), a Houston-based manufacturer of PVC-coated electrical conduit and fittings used in corrosive infrastructure end markets. Hidden River Strategic Capital and GMB Capital Partners also partnered in the recapitalization, providing subordinated debt alongside a senior term loan and revolver from another investor-lender.
Polymer Adhesives Holdings, a portfolio company of DalFort Capital Partners, has acquired Fielco Adhesives, a Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of industrial epoxy adhesive solutions. The add-on expands the platform's formulation capabilities and product portfolio to better serve customers across abrasive converting, paint applicators, grinding wheels, electronic encapsulation and other industrial end markets.
Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries completed a majority recapitalization of Five Lakes Manufacturing, a Clinton Township, Michigan manufacturer of interior commercial and architectural wood doors. Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment alongside the selling shareholders, with Comerica Bank as senior lender; the transaction will support growth, new machinery investments and geographic expansion.
DalFort Capital Partners' portfolio companies completed two add-on acquisitions: Key Polymer Holdings acquired Durant Performance Coatings (Revere, MA) and Polymer Adhesives Holdings acquired Volunteer Adhesives (Lafayette, TN). Both deals expand the platforms' manufacturing footprints and product portfolios across industrial, infrastructure, marine and packaging end-markets.
An affiliate of Corinthian Capital Group, in partnership with Valesco Industries, has acquired a majority interest in Trimlight, Inc., a West Jordan, Utah-based pioneer in permanent exterior LED lighting. The transaction was structured as a majority recapitalization to support Trimlight's growth — the company sells through a network of more than 300 exclusive dealers across the United States and Canada; FS Investments provided debt financing and D.A. Davidson acted as Trimlight's financial advisor.
North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company of Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries, has acquired Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF). The add-on expands NAKS’ stainless‑steel fabrication and manufacturing capabilities to better serve foodservice and commercial kitchen customers and strengthens NAKS’ national manufacturing footprint.
Adams Flavors, Foods & Ingredients, a portfolio company backed by Midwest Growth Partners and partners, completed the acquisition of Goodman's Vanilla (Goodman's Flavorings) on September 29–30, 2024. Goodman's, a Marshfield, Missouri manufacturer of vanillas, flavor extracts and colors, is Adams' first add-on and will support regional expansion of Adams' branded products and the addition of spice offerings under the Goodman's banner.
Valesco, a Dallas-based private equity firm, completed a majority buyout of Earthlite, LLC on July 3, 2024, acquiring the Vista, California–headquartered maker of massage tables and spa equipment from Branford Castle Partners Fund I. Valesco partnered with Earthlite management and provided subordinated debt as part of the transaction to support the company's growth in the luxury spa and wellness market.
Valesco Industries completed a majority buyout of American Bedding Manufacturers (ABM) on March 26, 2024, marking the second platform investment from Valesco Fund III. Headquartered in Athens, Tennessee, ABM is a niche manufacturer and distributor of mattresses, bed frames and case goods serving institutional end markets; the founders, Boyd and Dale Reynolds, sold a majority stake and FourBridges Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor.
Valesco, a Dallas-based private equity firm, completed a majority buyout of Blower Application, LLC (BloApCo), a Germantown, Wisconsin manufacturer of solid waste and scrap handling systems, on February 20, 2024. The investment — Valesco’s first platform investment from Fund III — will partner with existing management to support growth, aftermarket expansion and continuity following the previous ownership group's exit.
North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company sponsored by Valesco Industries, acquired Stainless Specialties, Inc., a custom stainless‑steel fabricator based in Eastlake, Ohio. The add‑on expands NAKS' custom fabrication capacity and adds a third production facility to its operating footprint to better serve the commercial foodservice market.
Fabian Couture Group (FCG), a Valesco Industries portfolio company backed by Riveria Investment Group, has acquired Uncommon Chef, a designer and manufacturer of chef and foodservice apparel. Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and a minority equity co-investment to support the add-on acquisition, which expands FCG’s Uniform and Career Apparel segment.
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