Platte River Equity completes acquisition of Building Controls & Solutions to expand industrial investment portfolio
Feb 03, 2025•10 months ago
Acquiring Company
Platte River Equity
Acquired Company
Building Controls & Solutions
Description
Platte River Equity, a Denver-based private equity firm, has successfully acquired Building Controls & Solutions (BCS) from LKCM Headwater Investments. This acquisition represents Platte River's continued strategy of partnering with niche, market leaders within its target sectors, and it aims to leverage its experience within industrial distribution to build upon the impressive platform established by BCS. The partnership is expected to support BCS's future growth across North America, creating intelligent work environments, maximizing energy efficiencies, and enhancing safety and security for its customers.
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