Manufacturing Acquisitions in Texas
Texas Manufacturing Deals and Themes
Texas manufacturing acquisitions often center on adding specialized capabilities—whether that’s chemical inputs, engineered components, metal building systems, or industrial equipment—while expanding distribution, capacity, or customer reach.
Across recent deals, a mix of strategic and financial buyers show up repeatedly, including Amphenol, Berkshire Hathaway, Cerberus Capital Management, H.I.G. Capital, Cordatus Capital, and Blackford Capital. Targets range from niche manufacturers and engineered-product specialists to broader industrial platforms headquartered in Texas.
These transactions also illustrate how Texas dealmaking can connect to wider U.S. operating footprints: some acquirers describe Texas locations as hubs for delivery and redundancy, and others emphasize scaling manufacturing output or integrating product lines into broader platforms.
What Stands Out
- Recent Texas manufacturing deals include category plays in specialty chemicals (e.g., Chemical Concepts acquiring Perigee Direct) and industrial manufacturing capacity expansion (e.g., TerraVest Industries acquiring KBK Industries).
- Platform-building and add-on strategies appear alongside full acquisitions, such as Cordatus Capital and Red Dot Buildings adding ETAS’ metal building component capabilities into a pre-engineered metal building platform.
- Connectivity and interconnect remain a theme: Amphenol completed the acquisition of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business.
- Private equity and investment firms are recurring buyers in the Texas manufacturing landscape, including H.I.G. Capital, Wind Point Partners, Cordatus Capital, Blackford Capital, and KPS Capital Partners.
| Buyer (examples) | Texas deal pattern reflected |
|---|---|
| Amphenol | Integrates product offerings from an acquired industrial segment |
| TerraVest Industries | Expands domestic manufacturing capacity and product scope |
| Cordatus Capital | Builds/extends a platform via acquisitions of component manufacturers |
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February 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Chemical Concepts
- Target
- Perigee Direct
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chemical Concepts, a Pennsylvania-based supplier of adhesives and specialty chemicals, has acquired Perigee Direct, a Texas-based manufacturer and seller of specialty consumables and lab supplies. The deal expands Chemical Concepts' product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities and distribution footprint—with Perigee Direct's North Richland Hills operations serving as a strategic distribution hub for faster delivery across the Western and Southern U.S.
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January 20, 2026
- Buyer
- LightPath Technologies, Inc.
- Target
- Amorphous Materials, Inc.
- Seller
- Members of Amorphous Materials, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) has acquired the assets of Amorphous Materials, Inc. (AMI) for $7.0 million in cash with up to $3.0 million of potential milestone-based equity consideration. The acquisition brings AMI's chalcogenide glass compounding and large-diameter glass melting capabilities (up to 17") into LightPath's portfolio, adding manufacturing capacity, NDAA-compliant redundancy in Texas, and an expected ~$3.0 million in incremental annual revenue.
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January 14, 2026
- Buyer
- AIM Investment Group
- Target
- Micro Forms, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AIM Investment Group has acquired Micro Forms, Inc., a Garland, Texas-based precision metal stamping and engineering manufacturer founded in 1967. Micro Forms will continue to operate under its existing name and structure while gaining AIM IG's long-term investment support as AIM expands its portfolio of industrial businesses.
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- Buyer
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- Target
- OxyChem
- Seller
- Occidental
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Berkshire Hathaway has completed the all-cash acquisition of OxyChem, Occidental’s chemical division, for $9.7 billion, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. OxyChem is a Dallas, Texas-headquartered producer of essential commodity chemicals with operations across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
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December 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Target
- EverZinc Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management have completed the acquisition of EverZinc Corporation, a global producer of specialty zinc materials. Cerberus has provided a significant capital commitment to support EverZinc's innovation, infrastructure investment, and global growth initiatives.
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December 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, USA Industries management
- Target
- USA Industries, LLC
- Seller
- Sky Island Capital
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has partnered with USA Industries’ management team to acquire USA Industries, LLC from Sky Island Capital. USA Industries, a South Houston-based manufacturer of piping isolation, tube plugs, orifice plates and heat-exchanger tools, will continue to be led by CEO Justin Watts as a platform investment for LLCP's Lower Middle Market Fund III; financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 14, 2025
- Buyer
- Blackford Capital
- Target
- Texas Injection Molding
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Blackford Capital has made a minority growth investment in Texas Injection Molding, a Houston-based manufacturer of precision-engineered injection molded industrial components. The founder will retain a substantial equity stake, Scott Osterling joins as CEO, and the capital will be used to fund expansion and support add-on acquisition activity; terms were not disclosed.
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October 29, 2025
- Buyer
- Greylane
- Target
- AirCare Automation
- Seller
- Falx Capital
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Greylane, a newly launched Dallas-based holding company, has acquired AirCare Automation, a San Antonio-based provider of fan filter unit (FFU) controls, cleanroom monitoring software, and environmental controls. AirCare was previously owned by Falx Capital; Shawn Dewey will remain as President and Greylane says it is actively seeking additional niche engineered-component acquisitions.
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October 27, 2025
- Buyer
- Wenger Corporation
- Target
- Texas Scenic Company
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wenger Corporation, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of performing-arts equipment, has acquired Texas Scenic Company, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of theatrical stage systems. The acquisition expands Wenger's capabilities in stage systems, rigging, curtains, lighting and installation services to better serve schools, universities, performance venues and studios.
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October 23, 2025
- Buyer
- Amphenol Corporation
- Target
- Rochester Sensors
- Seller
- Renovo Capital, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Amphenol Corporation has acquired Rochester Sensors from Renovo Capital. The acquisition adds Rochester’s liquid level sensor design and manufacturing capabilities to Amphenol’s industrial sensors and interconnect portfolio, expanding its product breadth and international manufacturing footprint.
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October 8, 2025
- Buyer
- Race Rock
- Target
- Spitzer Industries
- Seller
- The Stephens Group, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Race Rock, a nationwide infrastructure fabricator, has acquired Spitzer Industries, a Houston-based manufacturer of engineered process systems, pressure vessels, and modular assemblies. Spitzer, a long-time portfolio company of Stephens Group, will operate as a standalone division within Race Rock to expand the combined company's engineering, fabrication, and modular construction capabilities across energy and industrial end markets.
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October 7, 2025
- Buyer
- Inteplast Group
- Target
- Reef Industries Inc.
- Seller
- Shareholders of Reef Industries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inteplast Group has acquired Reef Industries Inc., a Houston-based manufacturer of reinforced plastic films, laminates and tapes. PKF Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Reef Industries in the sale, which expands Inteplast's product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities across multiple industrial end markets.
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September 23, 2025
- Buyer
- Paladin Private Equity, Black Diary Investments
- Target
- America's Nationwide Netting, Inc. (d/b/a Nets of Texas)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Paladin Private Equity, alongside co-investor Black Diary Investments, acquired America’s Nationwide Netting, Inc. (d/b/a Nets of Texas). Byline Sponsor Finance provided financing to support the transaction; Nets of Texas is a Texas-based designer, manufacturer and installer of sports safety netting systems and will be integrated into Paladin's industrial technology-focused portfolio to support growth.
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August 14, 2025
- Buyer
- Salt Creek Capital
- Target
- American Anchor Bolt Mfg.
- Seller
- Myrna Tucker
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Salt Creek Capital, a private investment firm based in Woodside, California, has acquired American Anchor Bolt Mfg., a Houston-based manufacturer of custom anchor bolts and embedded steel. Madison Street Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor; terms were not disclosed.
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August 1, 2025
- Buyer
- CORTEC
- Target
- Power Chokes
- Seller
- ADS Services, Black Bay Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CORTEC, a U.S. manufacturer of choke, valve and automation products, has acquired Power Chokes — a Houston-based maker of well control chokes and pressure control equipment — from ADS Services, a Black Bay Partners portfolio company. The acquisition adds Power Chokes' manufacturing division and IP to CORTEC, broadening its product lineup and strengthening its position in the global energy (oil & gas) pressure-control equipment market.
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- Buyer
- Bron Tapes Holding (Bron Aerotech), Rotunda Capital Partners (sponsor)
- Target
- NSL Aerospace
- Seller
- Jim Carney (owner of NSL Aerospace)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Bron Tapes Holding’s Bron Aerotech division has acquired NSL Aerospace, a Magnolia, Texas-based distributor and repackager of aerospace-approved adhesives, sealants, and surface preparation products. The deal is an add-on acquisition that will allow Bron Aerotech to expand its aerospace consumables portfolio and leverage NSL’s PMA products, repackaging capabilities and certifications to better serve MROs, airlines, OEMs and other global customers.
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- Buyer
- Provest Equity Partners
- Target
- Advanced Process Solutions (formerly Advanced Plastic Services)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Provest Equity Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm founded by Suhas Uppalapati and Kerry Byler, has acquired Advanced Process Solutions (formerly Advanced Plastic Services). The transaction closed July 31, 2025; APS is a precision manufacturer serving semiconductor and energy end markets (including Texas Instruments) and will serve as Provest’s first platform investment to expand capabilities and customer reach in semiconductor and energy supply chains.
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- Buyer
- Cavco Industries, Inc.
- Target
- American Homestar Corporation (Oak Creek Homes)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cavco Industries has agreed to acquire American Homestar Corporation and its subsidiaries, known as Oak Creek Homes, in a $190 million cash deal. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 of fiscal 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Lubrication Engineers, Aurora Capital Partners
- Target
- SWEPCO (Southwestern Petroleum Lubricants)
- Seller
- Key Polymer Holdings, LLC, DalFort Capital Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Lubrication Engineers, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired SWEPCO (Southwestern Petroleum Lubricants) from Key Polymer Holdings, an affiliate of DalFort Capital Partners. The transaction is an add-on acquisition intended to expand LE’s specialty grease and lubricants portfolio, including food-grade and industrial formulations; financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Lubrication Engineers
- Target
- Southwestern Petroleum Lubricants (SWEPCO)
- Seller
- DalFort Capital Partners (affiliate)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Lubrication Engineers (LE) has acquired Southwestern Petroleum Lubricants (SWEPCO) from an affiliate of DalFort Capital Partners. SWEPCO, founded in 1933, manufactures specialty greases and lubricating oils for industrial and food-grade applications; the deal expands LE's in‑house calcium sulfonate grease manufacturing capabilities and global distribution footprint. LE is a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners.
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July 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Colson Group
- Target
- ESCO Plastics
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Colson Group, a global manufacturer of casters and wheels backed by Blue Wolf Capital, has acquired ESCO Plastics, a Houston-area manufacturer of custom-molded polyurethane parts. The deal strengthens Colson's North American urethane manufacturing capabilities, shortens lead times, and expands its engineering and distribution footprint to better serve industrial OEM customers.
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June 26, 2025
- Buyer
- TIPCO Technologies, Platte River Equity
- Target
- DW Industries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Platte River Equity portfolio company TIPCO Technologies has acquired DW Industries, a Houston-based provider of industrial and hydraulic hoses and hose assemblies founded in 1979. The add-on expands TIPCO's fabrication capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Houston market; TIPCO now operates 42 locations across 17 states.
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- Buyer
- 7 Seas Capital, Tico Capital Partners, Parkway Capital, Pine Street Capital Partners
- Target
- Precision Piping Products (P3)
- Seller
- Keith Nichols, Debbie Nichols
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
7 Seas Capital and Tico Capital Partners acquired a recapitalization stake in Precision Piping Products (P3), a Houston-based manufacturer of patented flange protection products, in a transaction that closed May 22, 2025. Parkway Capital and Pine Street Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and equity support alongside the new investors, with founders Keith and Debbie Nichols remaining in leadership.
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June 4, 2025
- Buyer
- Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC), Spectrum Safety Solutions, Sentinel Capital Partners
- Target
- R.C. Systems LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC) has acquired R.C. Systems LLC, a Texas-based manufacturer of gas detection products and alarm/controllers. The deal — the first acquisition under the newly formed Spectrum Safety Solutions platform — expands Det-Tronics’ gas-detection and controller capabilities and targets additional industrial end markets across North America with plans for broader global deployment.
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- Buyer
- Continuim Equity Partners
- Target
- Electro-Tech Industries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Continuim Equity Partners has acquired Electro-Tech Industries (ETI), a Houston-based manufacturer of engineered electrical power distribution solutions. Continuim — in its first platform investment from Fund II and first in its power generation, transmission and distribution thesis — will partner with ETI's founder George Houche, who will remain a significant shareholder, to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate growth.
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April 7, 2025
- Buyer
- AI Infrastructure Partners
- Target
- TGM Incorporated
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AI Infrastructure Partners (AIIP), an operator-led private equity firm, has acquired TGM Incorporated, a Richardson, Texas-based manufacturer of thermal management systems for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing markets. AIIP will provide growth capital and strategic resources to scale TGM’s manufacturing capacity, invest in technology and personnel, and expand its product and service offerings to meet rising demand from chipmakers, nuclear energy and aerospace customers.
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March 27, 2025
- Buyer
- SureWerx
- Target
- Reliance Fall Protection, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SureWerx, a global manufacturer and distributor of safety products, has acquired Reliance Fall Protection, a Houston- and Arvada-based designer and maker of engineered horizontal lifeline systems, harnesses, lanyards and related fall protection equipment. Terms were not disclosed; the deal expands SureWerx's fall protection product portfolio and brings Reliance's engineered systems and brands into SureWerx's distribution channels.
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- Buyer
- Center Rock Capital Partners, LP
- Target
- Roadclipper Enterprises, LLC (Diamond C Trailers)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Center Rock Capital Partners has made an equity investment in Roadclipper Enterprises, LLC (doing business as Diamond C Trailers), partnering with the Crabb family to support the company’s next phase of growth. Diamond C, a Mount Pleasant, Texas-based manufacturer of premium open-air trailers operating four manufacturing facilities, will use the partnership to expand product offerings, improve operations, and grow its market presence.
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- Buyer
- Texas Heritage Imaging & Printing, LLC
- Target
- Ann Barnet, Inc. dba Metro Signs
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Texas Heritage Imaging & Printing, LLC has acquired Ann Barnet, Inc. dba Metro Signs, a full-service signage company based in Arlington, Texas. The transaction closed on March 26, 2025, and was advised by Generational Group; the acquisition expands Texas Heritage's capabilities into custom signage, vehicle wraps and installation services.
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March 18, 2025
- Buyer
- RealTruck, Inc., RealTruck Group, Inc.
- Target
- Vehicle Accessories Group (VAI), Dealer Products Holdings, Inc., Vehicle Accessories, Inc.
- Seller
- Kinderhook Industries, LLC, Dealer Products Holdings, Inc. (Vehicle Accessories / VAI)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RealTruck, Inc. announced it has officially acquired Vehicle Accessories Group (VAI), a manufacturer of functional vehicle accessories. The deal expands RealTruck’s product portfolio and strengthens its position with domestic and foreign customers via its aftermarket network and RealTruck.com.
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- Buyer
- Cordatus Capital
- Target
- Red Dot Buildings
- Seller
- Bush family (founding family and Red Dot shareholders)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cordatus Capital has made a majority investment in Red Dot Buildings, a Texas-based designer, manufacturer, and erector of complex pre-engineered metal building systems. The partnership will support increased production capacity, expanded product offerings, and geographic expansion while Ted Bush remains CEO and a continuing shareholder.
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February 3, 2025
- Buyer
- Brookfield Asset Management (private equity fund), Brookfield Business Partners, Institutional partners
- Target
- Chemelex
- Seller
- nVent Electric Plc
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brookfield Asset Management, via one of its private equity funds and together with listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners, completed the acquisition of Chemelex from nVent Electric Plc for $1.7 billion. Brookfield funded the deal with about $830 million of equity (Brookfield Business Partners invested roughly $210 million for a 25% interest) with the balance from institutional partners; Brookfield said it will apply its industrial operating expertise to grow Chemelex as an independent business.
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January 27, 2025
- Buyer
- Blackford Capital, PACIV (Blackford Capital Industrial Automation Platform)
- Target
- Ace Controls
- Seller
- Agmed Aguirre (founder/shareholder), Lindsey Aguirre (co-owner/shareholder)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Blackford Capital acquired Houston-based Ace Controls and added it as the third add-on to its PACIV industrial automation platform. The acquisition expands PACIV's control panel capabilities and adds exposure to the water & wastewater and oil & gas end markets while extending the platform's geographic footprint to Texas; Ace Controls' management and employees will remain with the business.
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January 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Flexdev Group, Dentressangle
- Target
- The Emblem Source
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Flexdev Group, Europe’s leading sports textile customization company (owned by the Dentressangle family holding), has acquired The Emblem Source, a US leader in sports badges and patches based in Dallas, Texas. The deal establishes Flexdev’s presence in the United States, adds The Emblem Source’s “hot market” rapid-response capabilities and major league relationships, and creates commercial synergies across professional and collegiate sports customers.
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December 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Osceola Capital, Texas Republic Signs (TRS)
- Target
- Bakers' Signs & Manufacturing
- Seller
- Baker family (owners of Bakers' Signs & Manufacturing)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Osceola Capital acquired Bakers' Signs & Manufacturing (closed December 27, 2024) and is combining the business with its platform investment, Texas Republic Signs (TRS). The deal will expand manufacturing capacity, installation resources, and service offerings across Texas while Bakers' president Matt Baker remains with the business.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- CPM Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Jacobs Global
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CPM Holdings, Inc. (CPM) has acquired Jacobs Global, a supplier of aftermarket parts for hammermills and pellet mills. The deal expands CPM's product portfolio and capacity to better serve customers across the animal feed, oilseed and biomass/pellet markets.
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December 5, 2024
- Buyer
- The Riverside Company
- Target
- Seatex
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Riverside Company has acquired Seatex, a specialty chemical formulator and manufacturer headquartered in Rosenberg, Texas. Comvest Credit Partners acted as administrative agent and sole lender on an $85 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- SMC Global (Special Materials Company)
- Target
- International Chemicals LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SMC Global (Special Materials Company) has acquired International Chemicals LLC (ICC), integrating SMC's oilfield business into ICC's San Angelo operations. The deal expands SMC's product and service portfolio for the oil & gas and produced water treatment markets, adding manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics capabilities.
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November 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Integrated Water Services, Inc., Sciens Water Opportunities Management, LLC
- Target
- Hi-Line Industries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Integrated Water Services, Inc. (IWS), a Sciens Water-backed water and wastewater treatment platform, has acquired Hi-Line Industries, a Brenham, Texas-based designer and manufacturer of custom-fabricated equipment. The deal vertically integrates Hi-Line's fabrication and CNC capabilities into IWS to support its modular MBR systems (including the BluBox) and broaden manufacturing capacity for future product and acquisition support.
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November 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Standex International Corporation
- Target
- Amran Instrument Transformers, Narayan Powertech Pvt. Ltd.
- Seller
- Amran Instrument Transformers, Narayan Powertech Pvt. Ltd., Founders and leadership team of the Amran/Narayan Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) has acquired US-based Amran Instrument Transformers and India-based Narayan Powertech Pvt. Ltd. in two simultaneous transactions valued at a combined enterprise value of approximately $462 million in cash and stock. The acquisitions expand and diversify Standex Electronics' product portfolio in instrument transformers and related electrical grid components; the founders and leadership of the Amran/Narayan Group will remain involved to support integration and growth.
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November 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Wynnchurch Capital, Bryan Vincent, Blake Vincent, Principal management team
- Target
- Principal Industries, Principal Lighting Group
- Seller
- Valesco Industries (Valesco Fund II)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Principal Industries (also referred to as Principal Lighting Group), a San Angelo, Texas–based manufacturer of LED components and engineered assemblies for signage and architectural branding. The founders, Bryan and Blake Vincent, and Principal's management team are rolling with the transaction; seller Valesco Industries exited its Fund II investment.
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October 31, 2024
- Buyer
- Valveworks USA
- Target
- Lancaster Flow Automation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Valveworks USA has acquired Lancaster Flow Automation effective October 31, 2024. Lancaster, a Houston-based manufacturer of high-performance choke products and flow-control automation with patented technology, will be integrated into Valveworks' manufacturing and distribution footprint to expand its choke product offerings for the oil and gas market.
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October 28, 2024
- Buyer
- The Riverside Company
- Target
- Seatex
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
The Riverside Company has completed an investment in Seatex, a Texas-based chemical formulation and manufacturing provider. Riverside will partner with CEO Jonathan O'Dwyer to support Seatex's growth and expand its manufacturing and technology capabilities across markets.
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October 8, 2024
- Buyer
- 2B Associates
- Target
- PreMark Health Science
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
2B Associates has acquired PreMark Health Science, a Texas-based manufacturer of nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and OTC products, to vertically integrate manufacturing capabilities and accelerate product development for its pet wellness brand Carson & Bear. Scott Steinford, founder and chairman of 2B Associates, will become CEO of PreMark Health Science as the combined company scales production and brings new pet health products to market faster.
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- Buyer
- Viessmann Generations Group
- Target
- KPS Global
- Seller
- D Cubed Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Viessmann Generations Group, the family-owned Viessmann organization, has completed the acquisition of KPS Global, a Fort Worth-based manufacturer of custom insulated panel systems. The purchase from long-duration investor D Cubed Group will expand Viessmann's Clean & Cold platform into the North American market and support KPS Global's continued growth and operations across its five manufacturing facilities.
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- Buyer
- SK Capital Partners & Affiliates
- Target
- SI Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
SI Group completed a private debt exchange (Sept. 18) with a concurrent public offer, receiving participation from ~100% of first‑lien lenders and 89% of unsecured noteholders. The transaction extends maturities to 2028, secures a new $218M revolving credit facility, reduces interest expense and includes a $150M new‑money investment from SK Capital Partners and affiliates to bolster liquidity and repay debt.
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September 27, 2024
- Buyer
- OCI, LLC, Gemspring Capital, Grand Valley Holdings
- Target
- DRILLTOOLS
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
OCI, LLC, a Brookville, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and portfolio company of Grand Valley Holdings and Gemspring Capital, has acquired DRILLTOOLS, a Kilgore, Texas-based manufacturer of rotary drilling tools and excavation products. The acquisition expands OCI's product suite, manufacturing capabilities, and technical expertise to better serve infrastructure, utility, and commercial contractors; DRILLTOOLS will continue to operate from its Texas headquarters.
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September 23, 2024
- Buyer
- Thesis Capital, Farragut Capital Partners
- Target
- NEMA Enclosures
- Seller
- Rob (former owner), Jonathan (son of former owner)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Thesis Capital has acquired NEMA Enclosures, a Houston-based manufacturer of custom metal electrical enclosures, in a transaction supported by unitranche debt and equity from Farragut Capital Partners. The deal provides liquidity to the selling owner (who will move to an advisory role) and installs Thesis Operating Partner Luke Davis as CEO to pursue growth initiatives.
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- Buyer
- TransTech Group, Metalforms (Metalforms Heat Transfer)
- Target
- Koch Heat Transfer (North American business)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
TransTech Group’s subsidiary Metalforms has acquired the North American business of Koch Heat Transfer (KHT). The deal brings KHT’s branded heat-transfer products and technologies into Metalforms’ Beaumont/Houston manufacturing footprint to expand capabilities, product lines and market share in energy and process-manufacturing end markets.
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September 12, 2024
- Buyer
- UCL Swift
- Target
- Accurate Connections, Inc. (now UCL Connections)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UCL Swift has acquired Accurate Connections, Inc., a Plano, Texas manufacturer of custom fiber optic and copper cable assemblies. The acquired business will operate as UCL Connections and expands UCL Swift's manufacturing capabilities, product portfolio and just-in-time custom assembly capacity for datacom and telecom customers nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which buyers show up repeatedly in Texas manufacturing acquisitions?
Several buyers recur in the Texas manufacturing activity, including H.I.G. Capital, Cordatus Capital, Blackford Capital, KPS Capital Partners, Wind Point Partners, and Cerberus Capital Management, alongside strategics like Amphenol and Berkshire Hathaway.
What kinds of manufacturers are being acquired in Texas?
Recent transactions include specialty chemical suppliers, metal building component manufacturers, precision metal stamping/engineering firms, industrial controls and software providers, and manufacturers of equipment and engineered components for infrastructure and industrial customers.
Are there deals that focus on expanding manufacturing capacity?
Yes. For example, TerraVest Industries acquired KBK Industries to expand U.S. tank manufacturing capacity and product offering, and LightPath Technologies acquired Amorphous Materials to add large-diameter glass melting and compounding capabilities.
Do the deals typically stay focused within Texas?
Many targets are Texas-headquartered, but deal summaries often connect Texas operations to broader U.S. distribution or supply needs—for instance, Texas operations described as supporting faster delivery across multiple regions.