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MEI Rigging & Crating, LLC ("MEI"), a leading provider of machinery moving, millwrighting, installation, crating and export packing services, announced that it has acquired Dunkel Bros Machinery Moving, Inc. ("Dunkel Bros"). Dunkel Bros is a provider of machinery moving and warehousing services based in Los Angeles, California.

Peter and Larry Dunkel founded Dunkel Bros in 1975 and have grown the business into one of the largest machinery moving and specialty rigging companies in the country. Dunkel Bros' state-of-the-art facility is located in La Mirada on 12 acres with over 240,000 square feet of warehouse space.

The announcement was made by Dan Cappello, the CEO and President of MEI. "We at MEI are proud to announce our acquisition of Dunkel Bros Machinery Moving. It is an honor to have been chosen by Peter and Larry as worthy stewards of their business and we look forward to continuing the professionalism and high level of service for which the company is known. Dunkel Bros' reputation in Southern California is second to none and we can imagine no better partner in the state of California."

Peter and Larry will continue to lead Dunkel Bros day-to-day under MEI's ownership.

"Larry and I are excited to work with MEI and begin a new chapter for the company," Peter said. "MEI's commitment to excellence and safety make them a natural fit for Dunkel Bros. We appreciate all the work Dan and his team have done to ensure this transition is seamless for our customers and employees."

Traditions Health, LLC ("Traditions"), a hospice and home health provider in Texas, California and Arizona, announced that it has acquired Guiding Hospice ("Guiding"). Guiding is a provider of hospice services based in Round Rock, just north of Austin. Guiding's footprint strategically expands Traditions' reach in the greater Austin area, allowing Traditions to provide a high quality of clinical care to a broader base of patients. Chris Willis and Kyle Dugan, the owners and operators of Guiding Hospice, will be joining the Traditions team.

As a leading provider of hospice and home health services, Traditions offers skilled nursing, therapy services, and both physical and spiritual end of life care. The announcement was made by Bryan Wolfe, the President and CEO of Traditions.  "I am extremely excited to extend our presence in Texas and serve the community of Round Rock and the greater Austin area," said Mr. Wolfe.

Traditions Health, LLC ("Traditions"), a hospice and home health provider in Texas, California and Arizona, announced that it has acquired Pathways Hospice ("Pathways").  Pathways is a provider of hospice services based in Tucson.  Pathways' footprint strategically expands Traditions' reach in Arizona, allowing Traditions to provide a high quality of clinical care to a broader base of patients.

As a leading provider of hospice and home health services, Traditions offers skilled nursing, therapy services, and both physical and spiritual end of life care. The announcement was made by Bryan Wolfe, the President and CEO of Traditions.  "I am extremely excited to extend our presence in Arizona and serve the community of Tucson," said Mr. Wolfe.

Dorilton Capital Advisors, LLC ("Dorilton"), a leading family equity office, has made a majority investment in Hennigan Engineering Company, Inc. (“Hennigan”). Hennigan provides a diverse range of industrial cleaning services to the utility, nuclear, petrochemical, industrial and municipal industries across the United States. The company prides itself on providing innovative solutions and skilled personnel necessary to solve complex cleaning projects. Hennigan will be partnering closely with Dorilton’s existing industrial cleaning business, National Heat Exchange Cleaning Corporation.

Based in Hingham, Massachusetts, Hennigan was founded in 1967 and has been owned and operated by the Hennigan family since inception. The company utilizes custom-designed equipment to administer hydroblasting, tube cleaning, inspection and water intrusion services that prevent and alleviate issues at its clients’ facilities. Demonstrated ingenuity and the consistent quality of Hennigan’s work have cultivated a long-standing customer base that relies on the company to solve their most challenging jobs.

“Hennigan has earned a reputation for devising customized solutions to complex problems. We are excited about the differentiated services that Hennigan provides and their strong position in the marketplace,” said Dorilton CEO, Darren Fultz.

Tim Hennigan, the company’s CEO, has successfully expanded Hennigan’s geographic presence and added additional services to drive growth during his tenure. He and Randy Benefield, the company’s President, have overseen this period of impressive development and maintained focus on the quality and professionalism for which Hennigan has always been known.

“We at Hennigan Engineering are thrilled to have entered into a long-term partnership with Dorilton Capital. Dorilton’s broad suite of advisory capabilities, understanding of the industrial cleaning sector and patient approach to investing are a few of the reasons we have pursued the relationship,” said Mr. Hennigan. “We look forward to building upon our company’s rich history and continuing to grow our capabilities to better service clients.”

MEI Rigging & Crating, LLC ("MEI"), a leading provider of machinery moving, millwrighting, installation, crating and export packing services, announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Hanks Machinery Movers, Inc. ("Hanks"). Hanks is a provider of rigging and machinery moving services to commercial and industrial customers in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The addition of the Hanks facility will give MEI a third Dallas-Fort Worth location, bolstering MEI's strong presence in the market.

Since inception in 1969, Hanks has been committed to providing safe, tailored and professional rigging and warehousing services to its clients. Strategically located in Hutchins, Texas near the intersection of I-20 and I-45 South, Hanks is able to effectively serve its client base throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

The announcement was made by Dan Cappello, the CEO and President of MEI – "We at MEI are proud to have Hanks join our team and add additional capacity and resources to deliver services to the Dallas-Fort Worth market. We see Hanks' professional approach and focus on safety as a great fit within our organization."

Traditions Health, LLC ("Traditions"), a home health and hospice provider in Texas and California, announced that it has acquired Reflections Hospice and Palliative Care ("Reflections"), a division of Centrix Health Resources ("Centrix").  Reflections is a provider of hospice services based in Mesa with three locations in Maricopa county.  Tarik Shirif, the CEO/President of Centrix, will be joining the Traditions team and taking a leadership role in business development. 

As a leading provider of home health and hospice services, Traditions offers skilled nursing, therapy services, and both physical and spiritual end of life care. This acquisition marks the tenth bolt-on executed by Traditions Health since first partnering with Dorilton Capital in 2011.

The announcement was made by Bryan Wolfe, the President and CEO of Traditions.  "I am extremely excited to expand our services to Arizona.  This is an enormous accomplishment for our organization and we are very honored to begin serving the people of this great state," said Mr. Wolfe.

Dorilton Capital Advisors, LLC ("Dorilton"), a leading family equity office, has made a majority investment in MEI Rigging & Crating, LLC (“MEI”). MEI is one of the largest U.S. providers of machinery moving, millwrighting, installation, crating and export packing services. The company is known for both its reputation for excellent customer service and its strong safety culture. Dan Cappello will continue in his role as President and CEO and retain a significant equity stake in the company.

Based in Albany, Oregon, MEI has over 20 years of experience in rigging heavy industrial and manufacturing equipment. Relying on state-of-the-art equipment and decades of expertise, MEI moves all types of heavy and intricate machinery for customers in end markets ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to consumer packaged goods. Customer jobs range from one-off moves to entire plant relocations. The company is strategically positioned across more than 10 locations in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah.

“MEI has established an excellent reputation for providing high quality services dealing with complex and expensive equipment,” said Dorilton CEO, Darren Fultz. “We are excited to partner with Dan and the rest of the MEI management team to support the company’s growth strategy of expanding service offerings and reach.”

Dan Cappello has led MEI since 2004 and has achieved significant growth by opening new sites, acquiring smaller competitors, leveraging customer relationships and introducing complementary services.

“We are very enthusiastic about our partnership with Dorilton. We have chosen Dorilton because of their long-term focus on growth, history of adding value to platforms through bolt-on acquisitions and shared vision for MEI. This partnership will benefit our customers and employees and will allow MEI to remain focused on our ‘Built On Commitment’ approach to customer satisfaction and a job well done,” said Mr. Cappello.

Traditions Health, LLC ("Traditions"), a home health and hospice provider in Texas and California, announced that it has acquired Hospice Connection.  Hospice Connection is a provider of hospice services with offices in Tyler, Texas and Longview, Texas.  Mark Allen, an owner and the COO of Hospice Connection, will be joining the Traditions team and taking a leadership role in business development over the East Texas Region.

As a leading provider of home health and hospice services, Traditions offers skilled nursing, therapy services, and both physical and spiritual end of life care.

The announcement was made by Bryan Wolfe, the President and CEO of Traditions.  "I am extremely excited to grow our presence in and continue to serve the community of East Texas," said Mr. Wolfe.

Traditions Health, LLC announced today that Ronda Van Meter has been named Chief Operating Officer of the organization.  Ronda is a home care executive with over 25 years in the home health and hospice industry.  Ronda joined the Traditions Health team in 2018 as President of Traditions Health's California division.

"I am happy that Ronda has accepted this new role within our organization.  Her leadership experience and clinical expertise are invaluable in promoting organic growth and providing ongoing improvement and sustenance to our model as we continue growth through acquisition.  While growth is important to us, clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction remain in the forefront of everything that we do.  Ronda strives for excellence in all areas and I am very confident in her leadership ability," said Bryan Wolfe, Traditions Health's CEO and President. 

As Chief Operating Officer, Ronda will be responsible for oversight of the organization's business operations, promotion of the company's mission and core values and execution of the organization's strategic plan.  Prior to joining Traditions, Ronda held leadership positions with Gentiva, Harden Healthcare and Texas Home Health.  Ronda is a member of the Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice, where she has served as the Chairman of the Education Committee and the Annual Meeting Committee.  She is also a member of the California Hospice & Palliative Care Association, the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice.  Ronda received her bachelor's degree in nursing from the School of Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and her MBA from The University of Texas at Tyler. 

Western Energy Support & Technology, Inc. (WEST), an authority in flow measurement testing, calibration, consulting, and infrastructure, announced today that it has acquired substantially all the assets of L-K Industries, a leading manufacturer of oil centrifuges and petroleum sampling and measurement equipment.

L-K Industries, based in Houston, Texas, joins the other companies under the WEST umbrella. These companies all share a proven history in flow measurement calibration and test services and products for the oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, and power generation industries. The addition of L-K Industries to the WEST family creates sales synergies across the companies by broadening the mix of services, products, and software available.

“We are excited to welcome L-K Industries into the WEST family,” stated Mike Carter, CEO, WEST. “In addition to its nearly 90-year history of designing and building products with the highest standards, L-K Industries offers a deep portfolio that complements the capabilities of the WEST companies, especially in the areas of calibration, testing, sampling, and remote monitoring and measurement. Furthermore, many of WEST’s key customers are based in the greater Houston area and adding a physical office there will make us more accessible to these customers.”

“This move allows us to build upon the elements that have made L-K Industries successful,” explained Eric Calderon, President of L-K Industries.

Midwest Cooling Tower Services (“Midwest”) has acquired certain assets of Cooling Tower Resources, Inc. (“CTR”), a cooling tower parts distributor and fabricator with customers around the world. CTR has a history of providing quality fiberglass and wood parts to a range of industrial customers from cooling tower OEMs to service providers. The deal includes the acquisition of real estate owned by a related party located in Baytown, TX. This location is strategic in that it will allow for Midwest to better service its current and future customer base. To lead its new Cooling Tower Resources division, Midwest has hired industry veteran Shane Schmidt.

“The CTR acquisition, including entering distribution and having a presence in Baytown, TX, will allow us to continue to strategically grow our maintenance services and rental cooling tower businesses. The new capabilities will allow us to better service our clients’ needs.” said Midwest President Daniel Wiltz. “We welcome CTR to the family and are excited to have Shane Schmidt onboard to run our distribution business.”

Versa Integrity Group, Inc. ("Versa"), a leader in the non-destructive testing space, has closed a transaction to acquire the assets of Maintenance & Turnaround Resources, LLC ("MTR").  MTR specializes in asset integrity management and non-destructive testing provided to customers in the oil and gas industry.  The company has over 30 technicians with offices in Hondo, TX, Tioga, ND, Longmont, CO, and Newcastle, WY.  The assets of MTR form Versa Integrity Group of Mountain West, Inc., furthering Versa's geographical footprint and service offerings to customers around the country.

"MTR comes to us with a ton of experience, a ton of resources, and a great team – together we are bigger, better, and can bring more services to more clients. We are very excited about welcoming them to the Versa family," said Clay Savoy, Chief Executive Officer of Versa.