M&A Deal Summary

Valesco Industries Acquires Barrier1 Systems

On November 23, 2020, private equity firm Valesco Industries acquired safety/security company Barrier1 Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Valesco Industries’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Valesco Industries’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Valesco Industries’ 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-11-23
Target Barrier1 Systems
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Valesco Industries
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Barrier1 Systems

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Barrier1 Systems is a designer, manufacturer, installer, and servicer of proprietary vehicle barrier systems and security solutions to high profile government and commercial clients. Barrier1 Systems was founded in 2006 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Valesco Industries

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Valesco Industries is a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented small and lower middle-market businesses across the US. Valesco seeks profitable companies with EBITDA of at least $4 million and revenue between $15 and $100 million in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. The Firm considers both minority and majority positions as well as provides subordinated debt to support owner successions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings. Valesco does not invest in start-ups, real estate, financial services, and turnarounds. Valesco Industries was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 15
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 3 of 5
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 15
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-27 Express Flooring

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Express Flooring provides flooring solutions for residential and commercial customers. The highest quality flooring products including carpet, tile, laminate, hardwood, stone, and vinyl plank from the industry’s top manufacturers. In the residential sector, the Company focuses solely on the home remodeling market and serves its residential customers exclusively through in-home sales. Express Flooring was founded in 2004 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-17 AAA Distributor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

AAA Distributor is a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer of kitchen, bathroom, and flooring home improvement and remodeling products. AAA Distributor was founded in 2003 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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