Top Safety Equipment Holding Companies

Orion Group HoldCo, LLC

40 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Orion is a commercial & industrial field services company that invests in and grows market-leading businesses. Orion is building national platforms in the mechanical service, commercial landscaping and facilities maintenance sectors by investing in businesses with strong teams and cultures and creating unmatched growth opportunities for them.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired ColoradoScapes
• Aug 2023 Acquired Action Plumbing
• Aug 2023 Acquired American Project & Repair
• Aug 2023 Acquired L.A. Hydro-Jet & Rooter Service

Cornerstone Capital Holdings

18 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Cornerstone Capital Holdings is a private investment firm seeking acquisition opportunities in the lower end of the middle market. Formed in 2000 with offices in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, our goal is to acquire controlling interests in leveraged buyout transactions throughout the continental United States.Our primary focus is to acquire low-tech manufacturing and industrial service companies with adjusted operating profits ranging from $1 million to $10 million annually.Ideal acquisition candidates will have: either a niche product or differentiating service;be operating in a mature,…

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• Aug 2022 Acquired Trac - Mexico
• Jul 2021 Acquired Integrated Technologies
• May 2019 Acquired Powers Equipment
• Feb 2019 Acquired N2 Imaging Inc.

K.R. Abraham & Co.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a family office based out of Chicago and Los Angeles but with a presence across the U.S. We are interested in profitable manufacturing, distribution and industrial companies with at least $2MM of EBITDA. Historically we’ve focused on prototype, low-volume production, value-add distribution and niche manufacturing. But we’re agnostic so we’ll consider other opportunities as well. Unlike a PE firm, we buy companies to hold in our portfolio for the long term. As such, we also prefer to purchase the related real estate if the seller is interested. As a family…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Aerospace Metals Distribution Company
• Dec 2023 Acquired Semiconductor Equipment Component Manufacturer
• Dec 2022 Acquired Manufacturer of Data Center Components
• Dec 2022 Acquired Consumer Products Brand

Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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DFS is a PE Owned holding company actively looking to acquire distribution (non-food), technology, and manufacturing companies in and around the foodservice, hospitality, and beverage space. We have 5 distribution facilities across the U.S. and are looking for acquisitions which expand our presence and/or present opportunities in tangential spaces.

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• Jan 2023 Acquired Espresso Parts
• Jan 2022 Acquired Gaskets Unlimited
• Jan 2021 Acquired Global Commercial Parts
• Jan 2017 Acquired Factory Direct Worldwide

Tiny Capital

14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tiny Capital is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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• Mar 2025 Acquired Serato
• Sep 2023 Acquired Letterboxd
• Aug 2023 Acquired Pixel Union
• Aug 2023 Acquired Stamped

RAF Industries

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RAF was founded in 1979, with an executive team whose average tenure is greater than 20 years with the firm. Since inception, our focus has been on partnering with strong founders and/or management teams that present a unique vision and strong values. Our small group of value-added in investors, have a permanent commitment to our enterprise. All of our equity capital is fully recyclable.We have a long-term vision and have held a number of our portfolio companies for 10+ years. Our company structure eliminates the need for short-term realization due to liquidity requirements. Our financing is…

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Ligchine International Corporation
• Dec 2021 Acquired Hayabusa Fightwear
• Dec 2021 Acquired Road Widener LLC
• Mar 2021 Acquired Priority Bicycles

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Catalyst Operating Group

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Catalyst Operating Group invests in, and provides active operational leadership to, small and lower middle-market manufacturing companies. We are not a traditional private equity firm. We invest our own capital with no predetermined exit timeframe. We’re operators and entrepreneurs first and foremost, with a proven track record of successfully acquiring and building businesses for the long-term. We leverage our deep industry and management expertise to build lasting value through operational improvements that drive sustainable profitability and growth well into the future.

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• Jan 2008 Acquired Carruthers Equipment Company
• Jan 2008 Acquired Reno Technology
• Jan 2007 Acquired Marlen Research
• Jan 2004 Acquired Mega Manufacturing

Western Capital Resources, Inc

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Western Capital Resources (WCR) is a publicly traded holding company based in Omaha, Nebraska. WCR is focused on growing through the acquisition of established lower middle market businesses with up to $100 million in sales. WCR is industry agnostic and targets leaders in niche industries or geographies as well as opportunistic purchases of businesses that WCR can improve operationally. WCR has a particular interest in situations involving companies facing succession dilemmas, corporate divestitures and businesses in out-of-favor industries. Current holdings include companies in the…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired SWISHER
• Aug 2023 Acquired PQH WIRELESS
• Aug 2023 Acquired EXPRESSPAWN
• Aug 2023 Acquired WYOMING FINANCIAL LENDERS

Continental Grain Company

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CGC is a privately‐owned global investor, owner and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. We create long‐term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators.We focus on building platforms that leverage our strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution, supporting strong management teams.We bring a long‐term ownership mindset, focusing on investment and operating plans that create long‐lasting value and a…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Bushel
• Aug 2023 Invested in prenexus health
• Aug 2023 Invested in restaurant technology
• Aug 2023 Invested in Burger King

Lynx Equity Limited

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Lynx Equity buys small and medium-sized businesses from owners looking to retire. With our buy-and-hold strategy in mind, we seek to acquire businesses with long track records of stability in industries that will continue to thrive. Explore our portfolio of businesses in North America, Denmark and the UK.

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• Jun 2023 Acquired Henry's
• Feb 2023 Acquired Buse Timber & Sales Inc.
• Oct 2021 Acquired Lighthouse Market
• Mar 2020 Acquired arkas

Xwind LLC

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Xwind is a family holding company seeking to invest in scaled businesses in the US for the long term.Owner-operator approach with long-term investment horizonPrior operating and investing experience in Fortune 500 and top tier private equity firmsStrong track record of value creation through operational excellenceSector expertise within Education, Manufacturing, Distribution, Services, Consumer and Healthcare

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• Jan 2026 Invested in Sail GP - Team France
• Aug 2024 Invested in Western Welding Academy
• May 2024 Invested in Indigo Innovations Inc.
• Feb 2024 Invested in Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Helio Next Holdings, Inc.

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Helio Next is a private holding company that is focused on acquiring & operating scalable businesses. We are mostly industry agnostic when considering potential opportunities, but our current focus is on organizations with sustainable, long-term operations in the following categories: industrial manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, coatings & specialty chemical manufacturing, industrial services, coatings services, aftermarket automotive, and niche e-commerce. We look to leverage our wide range of relevant industry relationships and a growing network of internal resources to strengthen…

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• May 2024 Acquired Blast Realty
• May 2024 Acquired Compound Properties
• Apr 2023 Acquired Sinterbide
• Apr 2023 Acquired Everblast, Inc.

Dreison International

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Dreison's manufacturing companies specialize in the design and manufacturing of proprietary products for both original equipment and aftermarket customers. With a vigilant focus on innovation, our evolution is leading us into new markets, including direct-to-consumer product manufacturing.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Faz Elektrik
• Aug 2023 Acquired Hotcards
• Aug 2023 Acquired Maradyne Corporation
• Aug 2023 Acquired Dreison Health

Confluent Holdings

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Confluent is a holding company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that acquires and builds leading small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States. Above all else, we are dedicated to our following core principles:1. Operating at the highest level of integrity in all aspects of business and management;2. Creating long-term shareholder value, principally by building each acquired business through organic and acquisitive growth;3. Contributing to the development of the communities in which the Company operates, and;4. Building upon the legacy of each acquired company’s former owner.

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• Feb 2019 Acquired Accuzona Steel Rule Die
• Oct 2018 Acquired Oasis Die Company
• Oct 2017 Acquired F&H Ribbon Company
• Jan 2017 Acquired Trade Print Finishing

EverPine Holdings

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EverPine Holdings (formerly Rhodes Companies) is a Southeast-based investment firm focused on acquiring businesses that provide essential services. We are drawn to companies with strong reputations, stable cash flow, loyal customers, and a meaningful place in the communities they serve. Our focus is on practical, resilient businesses across the Southeast, especially in industrial, commercial, maintenance, compliance, infrastructure support, and related service categories that are easy to overlook but hard to replace.We are operator-founded, long-term in our mindset, and disciplined in how we…

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Overby School Services
• Jan 2022 Invested in Roundly X
• Jul 2020 Invested in Process Bolt
• Mar 2018 Invested in Spiffy

Tucker's Farm Corporation

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Tucker’s Farm Corporation is a value-oriented holding vehicle modeled after Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1994 as a small goat dairy, the farm has grown into a family of companies across industries and geographies. Capitalized with a long-term equity base, the farm aims to deploy ~$60 million of equity capital every year as it seeks to find and compound cash flows through highly active M&A strategies in the lower-middle market (and still boasts a strong herd of ~20 Nubian half-pygmy goats).

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• May 2026 Acquired Rodizio
• Sep 2025 Acquired Soccer 5
• Feb 2025 Acquired Webster Locksmiths
• Jan 2025 Acquired Pizza Factory

Pondera Holdings, LLC

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Pondera Holdings is an operationally-focused holding company that provides capital to private, entrepreneurial businesses. Our objective with each investment is to create value for employees, customers, communities, and our shareholders. Pondera’s principals serve as active board members of portfolio companies, and in certain situations, will play an active management role if needed.As a holding company with permanent capital, we are not constrained by the fixed time horizon of a traditional private equity fund. This structure is advantageous for all stakeholders because it allows for a…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Wag's n tails
• Aug 2023 Invested in Avanti
• Aug 2023 Invested in Candy co.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Heggerty

AH Equity Investments

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AH Equity Investments is the United States holding company for AH Group, a Panama based permanent capital vehicle.AH enters each partnership with the intention of never selling. We are a holding company with no exit dates. Due to our long time horizon, the culture of a potential company is just as important as its financials.We are always looking to acquire growing, profitable, privately held companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and a plan to sustain that growth. We prefer to work with the current management team or promote from within and are open…

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• Oct 2025 Acquired Mondale Associates
• Mar 2024 Acquired RM Cotton
• Sep 2022 Acquired Proctor Sales Inc.
• Feb 2021 Acquired Hickory Park

KCM Holdings

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KCM Holdings is a long-term investment partnership offering founders and owners a unique alternative to traditional private equity.We acquire and take a hands-on approach to growing businesses with $1M to $7M in EBITDA, primarily focusing on companies across North America.Our mandate is flexible: whether an owner-operator is looking to retire or seeking to de-risk their asset base while continuing to run the business, KCM Holdings can actively participate in either scenario. We focus on majority investments, ranging from 51% to 100% while preserving the owner's legacy over a long-term…

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• Sep 2024 Invested in TrueFoam Limited
• Apr 2023 Invested in Sabrepak Ltd.
• Feb 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Invested in Progressive Countertop

Elah Holdings

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Elah Holdings is a recently reorganized holding company led by experienced business leaders that is seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets to generate sustainable profitability and cash flows, unlock the value of our considerable tax assets, and use win-win deal structures that reduce risk, ultimately creating long-term value for our shareholders.Elah is co-sponsored by funds managed by, or affiliated with, 210 Capital and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), who collectively own 49% of the company’s outstanding stock. In addition, the Private…

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• Dec 2017 Acquired Capital Plus Financial, LLC
• Oct 2017 Acquired RCP Advisors
• Oct 2014 Acquired Real Alloy Recycling
• Aug 2011 Acquired North American Breaker Co., Inc.