Industrials


Grant Thornton Stax's Industrial experience covers a wide range of verticals and spans the entire supply chain.

Grant Thornton Stax's understanding of private equity’s key concerns and strategies within the industrials market allows us to improve investment outcomes for private equity and management teams. Our coverage across asset types, market segments, and diverse areas of client focus, coupled with our ability to provide a real-time view of the market pulse yields actionable recommendations which help investors maximize growth potential.

Recent Work

Grant Thornton Stax Advises Ares and AIR on KAON Acquisition​
January 12, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported Ares and its portfolio company, AIR, on its recent acquisition of KAON Automation, an Ireland-based industrial automation company. Read more here.
Grant Thornton Stax Sell-side Support: Sur-Seal Acquired by BGCP
January 9, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Sur-Seal, a leading advanced materials converting platform, on its recent acquisition by Brodie Generational Capital Partners. Read about the deal here.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises Peak Rock Capital and PortCo Tapco on its Acquisition of Logix ITS
August 26, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax supported Peak Rock Capital's PortCo, Traffic and Parking Control Co. (Tapco), on its recent acquisition of Logix ITS, a Canadian-based provider of connected traffic solutions. Read more.
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Expertise

  • Manufacturing

    • Component Fabrication
    • Materials Converting
    • Tools and Tooling
    • Capital Equipment
    • Wire and Cable
    • Electronics and Batteries
    • Signs and Markings
    • Chemicals and Fertilizers
  • Industrial Services & Distribution

    • Specialty Distribution
    • Test, Inspection, Certification
    • Fleet Management
    • Rigging and Lifting
    • Facility Services (HVAC, Fire and Life, Elevator, etc.)
    • Critical Maintenance and Repair
    • Construction and Engineering
    • Equipment Rental
    • Environmental Services
  • Industrial Technology

    • Factory Automation
    • Warehouse Automation
    • Geospatial Technology
    • Supply Chain and Planning Software
    • Asset Monitoring Software
  • Building & Construction

    • Doors and Windows
    • Roofing and Building Envelope
    • Interior Surfaces and Flooring
    • Bath and Kitchen
    • Access Control
    • Lighting and Other Fixtures
    • Furniture
    • HVAC-R , Plumbing, Electrical
  • Energy & Infrastructure

    • Oil and Gas
    • Power Distribution
    • Power Generation
    • Renewables
    • Waste and Wastewater
    • Telecom
  • Transportation

    • Aerospace
    • Automotive
    • Off-Highway Vehicles
    • Powersports
    • Rail
    • Maritime
  • Agribusiness

    • Crop Inputs (Fertilizers, Chemicals, Seeds)
    • Heavy Equipment and Implements
    • Irrigation
    • Agriculture Financing and Services
  • Packaging

    • Flexible Packaging
    • Rigid Containers
    • Protective Packaging
    • Forming Equipment

Leadership

Recent Insights

Grant Thornton Stax Advises Ares and AIR on KAON Acquisition​
January 12, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported Ares and its portfolio company, AIR, on its recent acquisition of KAON Automation, an Ireland-based industrial automation company. Read more here.
Grant Thornton Stax Sell-side Support: Sur-Seal Acquired by BGCP
January 9, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Sur-Seal, a leading advanced materials converting platform, on its recent acquisition by Brodie Generational Capital Partners. Read about the deal here.
Key Considerations for Investors Exploring the Automotive Retail Tech Value Chain
By Sameer Tejani & Max Massaro November 6, 2025
Investment focus in automotive technology continues to broaden beyond OEMs to the core service ecosystem. Read what Sameer Tejani and Max Massaro see in the market.
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