Capstone Partners advised Lakeside Construction Fasteners, Inc. (“LCF”)—a U.S.-based value-added distribution company—on its acquisition by Direct Metals Inc. (DMI) a portfolio company of Trivest Partners. The transaction closed on January 30, 2026 and terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Lakeside Construction Fasteners, Inc. (LCF) is a U.S. family owned and operated full service, international fastener supplier and distribution company. LCF offers a vast array of construction fasteners, pipe flashings, sealants, snow retention, and vented/non vented foam alternative solutions. From Total Supply Chain Management to Total Project Management coupled with U.S. based warehousing and sourcing of products from the Pacific Rim & Europe – LCF provides innovative construction fasteners & foam solutions for your organization. For more information, please visit LCF here.
The entire team was hardworking, professional, and responsive and I do not believe we would have been successful in closing the transaction without Capstone’s support and guidance. I highly recommend this team to other business owners considering strategic options including a sale.
The acquisition of Lakeside Construction Fasteners marks a pivotal step in Trivest’s and DMI’s ongoing strategy to build a leading national fastener distribution platform. The combination of Lakeside and DMI, characterized by highly complementary product offerings, limited customer overlap, and distinct geographic coverage, offers meaningful synergistic opportunities to accelerate growth.
Brian Krehbiel, Director at Capstone Partners, commented, “It was truly a pleasure to advise the Lane Family and Lakeside Construction Fasteners on this milestone transaction. Over the past decade, we have watched the company evolve into a leading player in the fastener distribution industry, and we look forward to seeing its continued growth under Trivest and DMI.”
Direct Metals, Inc. (DMI) has been supplying high quality materials and providing fast service since 1972. DMI was founded by a team of experienced metal and fastener professionals. Product and application knowledge has allowed us to become one of the leading Fastener and accessory manufacturer and master distributors in the United States of America. For more information, please visit DMI here.
The investment banking professionals on Capstone Partners’ dedicated Building Products & Construction Services Team work with leading middle market companies operating in the Building Products market to advise with strategic decision-making in order to maximize financial outcomes at every stage of the business lifecycle. Our firm has developed a full suite of corporate finance solutions, including M&A advisory, debt advisory, financial advisory, and equity capital financing to help privately owned businesses and private equity firms address any need, ranging from growth and financial or operational advisement to an ultimate exit transaction. To learn more about this transaction, or about the benefits of starting a relationship with our Building Products & Construction Services Banking Team, contact us here.
