# Trivest Partners acquires GAL Power Systems

GAL Power Systems, an Ottawa-based provider of critical power and temperature control solutions, has been acquired by Florida-based private equity firm Trivest Partners. The deal includes a recapitalization to accelerate growth and expansion into the U.S.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-08-24
- Where: Ottawa, Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: power generators, rental generators, climate control equipment
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Trivest Partners](https://endata.com/companies/24617.md) (acquirer)
- [GAL Power Systems](https://endata.com/companies/33927.md) (target)
- [GAL Power](https://endata.com/companies/33933.md) (target)

## Sources

- [newswire.ca](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/welchgroup-consulting-announces-the-recapitalization-and-sale-of-gal-power-systems-ltd-to-florida-based-private-equity-firm-trivest-partners-691643191.html), 2018-08-24: "Trivest's acquisition and recapitalization of GAL Power will help the company accelerate its growth, further its expansion into the U.S. and assist in seeking additional acquisition targets as they expand their market share within North America."
- [obj.ca](https://obj.ca/ottawas-gal-power-acquired-by-u-s-private-equity-firm/), 2018-08-24: "GAL Power said the sale will provide it with the capital it needs to 'accelerate its growth, further its expansion into the U.S.'"

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