press release Archives - Blackford Capital

Blackford Capital Acquires Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc., Marking the Second Add-on Acquisition for its Safety and Fire Solutions Platform

Insights, Portfolio Companies, Press Release

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 Recognized as Private Equity Firm of the Year and Honored with Deal of the Year Awards for Security Fire Systems

Awards & Recognition, Insights, Portfolio Companies

Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that over the course of November and December, the firm has been recognized with multiple industry honors reflecting disciplined execution and consistent performance across...

Blackford Capital Announced as Firm of the Year Finalist for the 2021 M&A Advisor Awards

Awards & Recognition, Press Release

Blackford also named a finalist in three Deal of the Year categories GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 29, 2021 – Blackford Capital, a national private equity firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, today announced that it has been named a finalist in the Private Equity Firm...