Industry News

Hittle Landscaping Acquires Barthuly Irrigation, Its Third Add-On

The CID Capital-backed Indianapolis platform adds a Westfield irrigation and landscape lighting contractor founded by brothers Larry and Ken Barthuly. No financial terms were reported.

Beauty Investor Kiuda Group Acquires Majority Stake in CGETC

Kiuda founder Ky Ma becomes CEO of the City of Industry, California, logistics provider in the firm's first acquisition, and CGETC founder David Byun stays on as president. Terms were not disclosed.

Apex Service Partners to Receive Strategic Investment from Apollo Funds

Existing investor Alpine Investors, which has backed Apex since 2019, will also add capital to the Dallas-based platform. Terms were not disclosed; closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Juniper Acquires Hilton Head Landscapes in Its Second Lowcountry Deal

The Bregal Partners-backed Fort Myers platform already had a Hilton Head division through Davis Landscaping, acquired in 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed.

General Atlantic-Backed Flint Group Acquires Air Around the Clock

The South Florida air conditioning, plumbing and electrical contractor is the only Florida company among Flint's 19 partner brands. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Foundral Acquires 170-Year-Old Fort Wayne Contractor A. Hattersley & Sons

McNally Capital's union mechanical platform adds a Fort Wayne piping and HVAC firm to Smith & Oby and DSO, the businesses it launched with in December 2025. Terms were not disclosed.