PrimeSource acquires Advantage Industries

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JANUARY 14, 2026

PrimeSource (Clearlake Capital) acquires Advantage Industries

TARGET

Manufactures self-closing gate hinges, pool safety latches, and fence hardware under the Safetech Hardware brand for residential, commercial, and institutional buyers.

Ownership	PE-backed
Investors	—
Headquarters	Deerfield Beach, Florida
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

PrimeSource

Distributes specialty branded building products—including construction fasteners, fencing and railing, and functional hardware—to residential and commercial construction customers across North America.

Ownership	PE-backed
Parent	Clearlake Capital
Investors	Clearlake Capital Group, CPP Investments
Capital raised	$2.74B
Headcount	3,100 FTEs
Headquarters	Irving, Texas
Deal lead	Colin Leonard (Clearlake Capital Group)
Leadership	Tom Koos, CEO of PrimeSource Brands
Buy-side advisor	—

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PrimeSource -> Advantage Industries  (2026-09-11)
add_on | Other | announced
Target: Manufactures self-closing gate hinges, pool safety latches, and fence hardware under the Safetech Hardware brand for residential, commercial, and institutional buyers.
Website: adv22.com | Buyer site: psbrands.com
HQ: Deerfield Beach, Florida | Ownership: pe-backed | Buyer sponsor: Clearlake Capital Group | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/primesource-advantage-industries.html

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