Investment Builds on DFW’s Deep Experience Partnering with Mission-Critical Industrial Service Businesses
NEW YORK, NY – November 10, 2026 – DFW Capital Partners (“DFW”), a private equity firm focused on investing in lower-middle-market service companies, today announced its investment in American Equipment Holdings (“American Equipment” or the “Company”), a leading independent provider of overhead lifting solutions in the United States. The transaction marks the first platform investment for its current fund and builds on the firm’s longstanding experience investing in mission-critical industrial services businesses.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, American Equipment provides inspection, maintenance, repair and modernization services for overhead lifting equipment, MRO equipment, below-the-hook products and engineered lifting solutions. Operating from more than 40 locations nationwide, the Company serves a diverse base of industrial customers, helping them maintain safe, compliant and reliable lifting operations.
DFW will partner with American Equipment’s management team, led by CEO Tom Hoyer. Key priorities include expanding service capabilities and geographic coverage; increasing investment in technician recruitment and development; strengthening sales, operational, and technology infrastructure; and pursuing strategic acquisitions.
“American Equipment is exactly the type of partnership opportunity we look for: a market leader with a strong culture and vision, delivering a differentiated value proposition to its customers. We are excited to work with Tom and the management team to support this next chapter of growth,” said Andrew White, Partner at DFW.
“We are excited to partner with DFW as we continue building American Equipment into the leading provider of overhead lifting solutions nationwide,” said Mr. Hoyer. “Their experience supporting industrial services businesses and shared commitment to investing in our people and capabilities make them the right partner as we pursue the significant opportunities ahead of us.”
About American Equipment Holdings
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, American Equipment Holdings is a leading independent provider of overhead lifting solutions in the United States. The Company offers comprehensive crane services, MRO equipment, below-the-hook products and engineered lifting solutions through more than 40 locations nationwide to a diverse set of industrial end-markets.
About DFW Capital Partners
DFW is an established private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market service-based businesses. DFW partners with management teams to build market-leading companies through strategic guidance, operational expertise, and capital investment.