Buyout DeskBDVol. II · No. 142  ·  Fri, May 22, 2026ARCHIVED ·  2 deals tracked  ·  Updated 25 hr ago

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Add-on·Industrials/Electrical Components·May 19, 2026

Phoenix Lighting adds Rig-A-Lite

The deal keeps the Houston manufacturer under its existing brand, with leadership and employees remaining in place after the close.

For its rugged-lighting business, Phoenix Lighting acquired Rig-A-Lite, adding specification-grade products for hazardous, industrial and commercial applications to its product set, with JMC Capital Partners backing the buyer.

The Houston-based company serves customers through a nationwide network of electrical distributors and representative agencies.

Rig-A-Lite manufactures industrial and commercial lighting solutions for hazardous location, industrial and commercial uses.

The business will continue operating under the Rig-A-Lite brand from its Houston facilities, and its leadership team and employees are remaining in their current roles.

Milwaukee-based Phoenix Lighting makes rugged industrial and commercial lighting products for demanding environments.

Its markets include ports and terminals, mining, marine, aviation, hazardous locations and government customers.

JMC Capital Partners owns Phoenix Lighting as a portfolio company.

AIS Holding Company LLC was the seller.

Goodwin Procter LLP advised Phoenix Lighting and JMC Capital Partners as legal counsel, with CFGI serving as transaction advisor.

Baker & Hostetler LLP was legal counsel to AIS Holding Company LLC.