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Blackford Capital Acquires Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc., Marking the Second Add-on Acquisition for its Safety and Fire Solutions Platform
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc. (IES), a top provider of fire alarm, security, and life safety...
Blackford Capital Employee Spotlight – Kelly Potter
You have mentioned that you love musical theatre. If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? I do love musical theatre! I’ve seen over 40 shows and was even in Drama Club in high school, which gave me some great memories. Right now, my theme song would...
Blackford Capital Employee Spotlight – Emily Heist
What does success mean to you? There are two things for me: 1. This is written in my home, and speaks to my heart: “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure...
Blackford Capital Launches New HVAC, Electrical and Diversified Services Platform
Habco, an Electrical Contracting Firm, and Moro, a Construction Services Company, Serve as Anchors of the New Platform Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the launch of a new HVAC, Electrical and...
Blackford Capital Invests in Houston-based Texas Injection Molding
Blackford Capital ("Blackford"), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has invested in Texas Injection Molding ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered injection molded industrial components headquartered in...
Blackford Capital-backed Security Fire Systems Acquires Lakeview Security, Fire & Communications
Security Fire Systems (“SFS”), a leading provider of sprinkler design, engineering, and installation services, today announced that it has acquired Lakeview Security, Fire & Communications (“Lakeview”). SFS is part of Blackford Capital’s Fire Safety Consolidation...
Blackford Capital Recognized in Grady Campbell’s Top 50 PE Firms and Top 50 PE Firms for Founders in the Middle Market
Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, is proud to have been recognized in Grady Campbell’s Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market and Top 50 PE Firms for Founders in the Middle Market, recognizing firms that combine strong investment...
About Blackford
Blackford Capital is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based private equity investment firm that acquires, manages and builds value in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution and consumer product companies.