| JANUARY 14, 2026 |
PrimeSource (Clearlake) 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 |
| Headquarters | Deerfield Beach, Florida |
| Sell-side advisor | — |
ACQUIRER
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 · Clearlake Capital; Clearlake Capital Group, CPP Investments |
| Capital raised | $2.74B |
| Headcount | 3,100 FTEs |
| Headquarters | Irving, Texas |
| Deal team | Colin Leonard (Clearlake Capital Group) |
| Leadership | Tom Koos, CEO of PrimeSource Brands |
| Buy-side advisor | — |
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