K&R Operating, a Portfolio Company of Chimney Rock Equity, Acquires North End Electric
July 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce that K&R Operating, a Chimney Rock Equity Company, has acquired North End Electric. North End Electric brings over 60 years of experience in motor and pump repair, service, and sales. The company provides both industrial and commercial electrical services, including in-house motor rewinding, balancing, full-load testing, and emergency field service.
K&R Operating provides third-party services for natural gas compression, power generation, and process equipment. The company offers a range of services including maintenance, repair, and installation, with a focus on certified technicians and a commitment to quality service.
Chimney Rock Equity Partners is a Texas- based private equity firm that focuses on North American lower-middle-market companies within the industrials sector, with an emphasis on verticals such as aerospace & defense, industrial products and services, and niche manufacturing/distribution. Their portfolio companies at investment typically generate roughly $5–20 million in EBITDA and will consider portfolio company add-on acquisitions of any size.
Genz & Associates was retained by K&R Operating and Chimney Rock Equity to lead the buy-side M&A effort for K&R’s acquisition strategy. The transaction originated from Genz & Associates’ proven approach, which combines a proprietary research platform, a disciplined M&A process, and the expertise of its experienced dedicated team.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/