Industrial Services Acquisitions in Idaho
Industrial Services Deals in Idaho
Industrial Services acquisitions in Idaho show a steady mix of capability expansion and geographic footprint-building. Across deals from 2018 through 2025, buyers range from platform investors and industrial services firms to distributors and engineering providers.
Several transactions focus on adding technical services—such as calibration and industrial weighing, electric motor repair and pump services, or mission-critical process equipment and engineering. Others broaden product and distribution reach in Idaho and nearby western markets, including automation, machine tools, and industrial fasteners.
Recent headlines highlight how investors use add-ons and consolidations to strengthen presence in Idaho. Examples include Impel Company acquiring Riverside Inc. (as an add-on to expand capabilities across Idaho and the western U.S.) and Michelli Weighing & Measurement acquiring Total Scale Service, Inc. to expand its Pacific Northwest footprint.
What Stands Out
- Impel Company (with Pike Street Capital) pursued an add-on in Idaho with Riverside Inc., expanding electric motor repair, pump services, well-drilling, and millwright field services.
- Michelli Weighing & Measurement (with Summit Park) expanded industrial weighing and calibration capabilities by acquiring Total Scale Service, Inc.
- Several deals reflect consolidation/majority-stake activity and platform building, including Americas Gold and Silver Corporation consolidating the Galena Complex.
- Idaho transactions also include industrial distribution and reselling, from BlackHawk Industrial (metalworking/industrial products) to Hawk Ridge Systems (3D design and manufacturing solutions).
| Theme in Idaho deals | What it commonly adds |
|---|---|
| Add-on capabilities | Service lines and technical coverage |
| Footprint expansion | New locations, regions, or customer support |
| Platform consolidation | Greater control over existing assets |
| Distribution & reseller growth | Broader product assortment and service support |
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December 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Impel Company, Pike Street Capital
- Target
- Riverside Inc.
- Seller
- Dougherty family
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Addon
Impel Company, a Pike Street Capital portfolio platform, has made a strategic investment in Riverside Inc., a family-owned Parma, Idaho provider of electric motor repair, pump services, well-drilling and millwright field services. The transaction is an add-on to the Impel platform intended to expand capabilities and strengthen Impel's presence across Idaho and the western U.S.
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- Buyer
- Michelli Weighing & Measurement, Summit Park
- Target
- Total Scale Service, Inc.
- Seller
- Kellie Amundson
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Addon
Michelli Weighing & Measurement announced the acquisition of Total Scale Service, Inc., a provider of industrial weighing services, calibration, and equipment sales. The deal is intended to expand Michelli’s Pacific Northwest footprint and strengthen nationwide technical capabilities and customer support.
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October 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
- Target
- Galena Complex
- Seller
- An affiliate of Eric Sprott, Paul Andre Huet
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation entered into a binding definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 40% interest in the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA, to consolidate its Galena joint venture. The acquisition is agreed with an affiliate of Eric Sprott and Paul André Huet, with closing expected before year-end, alongside a C$40 million bought-deal private placement financing.
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November 30, 2023
- Buyer
- Aldinger Company, Incline Equity Partners
- Target
- Instrument Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aldinger Company, a Dallas-based calibration services provider and portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, acquired Instrument Technologies, Inc., an A2LA-accredited instrument calibration provider with a primary lab in Boise, Idaho and four mobile labs in the Seattle area. The transaction, advised by Generational Equity, closed on November 30, 2023 as an add-on to Aldinger to expand its geographic footprint and calibration capabilities.
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October 30, 2023
- Buyer
- BlackHawk Industrial
- Target
- Advanced Industrial Supply
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BlackHawk Industrial, a Tulsa-based distributor of metalworking and industrial products, has acquired Advanced Industrial Supply of Pocatello, Idaho. The deal (terms undisclosed) is part of BlackHawk's aggressive acquisition strategy to expand its geographic footprint, broaden product assortment, and strengthen service capabilities in the Idaho and northern Utah markets.
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October 18, 2022
- Buyer
- C.G. Machinery, LLC
- Target
- King Machine, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
C.G. Machinery, LLC acquired King Machine, Inc., a machine tool and machining robotics distributor based in Meridian, Idaho. The transaction, which closed on September 20, 2022, was advised by Generational Equity and expands C.G. Machinery's distribution and service footprint in Idaho and Montana, including King’s Eclipse Tool & Supply division.
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December 1, 2021
- Buyer
- SBP Holdings
- Target
- Watts Steam Store
- Seller
- Tracy Watts, Stanley Watts
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Addon
SBP Holdings acquired Watts Steam Store and subsidiaries effective December 1, 2021; the business will operate inside SBP's Dakota Fluid Power fluid power & automation platform. Watts Steam Store (founded by Tracy and Stanley Watts) operates three locations in Twin Falls and Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Ogden, Utah and has approximately 35 employees; the deal expands SBP's North American footprint and fluid power capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Exyte Group
- Target
- Critical Process Systems Group
- Seller
- Wynnchurch Capital, L.P.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Exyte Group, a global designer and builder of high-tech facilities, has acquired Critical Process Systems Group (CPS) from Wynnchurch Capital. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, CPS provides mission-critical process equipment and engineering services to semiconductor, biopharmaceutical, life sciences and wastewater markets and will join Exyte’s services and process equipment portfolio, bringing more than 400 employees into the company.
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September 13, 2021
- Buyer
- Thomas H. Lee Partners
- Target
- House of Design LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) has acquired a majority interest in House of Design, a Nampa, Idaho-based provider of robotic automation systems and software for the residential construction and building components market. The investment will provide capital and operational resources to accelerate product innovation, scale production and expand the company's automation capabilities while House of Design's co-founders retain minority positions.
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September 9, 2020
- Buyer
- Hawk Ridge Systems
- Target
- Quest Integration
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hawk Ridge Systems has acquired Quest Integration, a DS SOLIDWORKS reseller headquartered in Post Falls, Idaho. The transaction expands Hawk Ridge's North American reseller and 3D printing footprint — creating a combined network of 22 offices and broadening capabilities in 3D design, data management, simulation and manufacturing solutions for customers across the U.S. West and Canada.
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January 15, 2018
- Buyer
- Fairmont Supply Company
- Target
- THB, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fairmont Supply Company has acquired THB, Inc., a distributor of industrial fasteners with locations in Salt Lake City, Utah and Boise, Idaho. THB's local management will remain in place and the acquisition expands Fairmont's fastener offering and Western regional footprint, enabling broader MRO and value‑added kitting and packaging services for customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Industrial Services subsectors are represented in Idaho acquisitions?
Common subsectors include industrial weighing and calibration, electric motor repair and pump/well services, machine tool and robotics distribution, fluid power & automation, mission-critical process equipment and engineering, and industrial distribution (e.g., fasteners and metalworking products).
Are Idaho deals more focused on add-ons or full platform acquisitions?
Both appear. Several transactions are described as add-ons to an existing platform (for example, calibration/weighing and repair services), while others involve consolidating or acquiring majority stakes in established businesses.
Do these acquisitions stay within Idaho only?
Not always. Deals are based in Idaho but are frequently framed as expanding presence across neighboring western U.S. markets or across a broader geographic network (for example, the Pacific Northwest or U.S. West and Canada).
Who are some recurring buyers mentioned in Idaho Industrial Services acquisitions?
Recurring names include Impel Company, Pike Street Capital, Michelli Weighing & Measurement, Summit Park, Americas Gold and Silver Corporation, SBP Holdings, and Hawk Ridge Systems.