September 11, 2025 – CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Marine Equipment Solutions (“MES”), a portfolio company of CenterGate Capital, on its acquisition of Pacific Gulf Wire Rope, Inc. (“Pacific Gulf”).
Headquartered in Belle Chasse, La., Pacific Gulf Wire Rope is a recognized supplier of wire rope, slings, rigging hardware, chain, cordage, and specialized marine services. With Pacific Gulf joining the MES platform, MES expands its capabilities as a full-service provider to the marine construction market—bringing together Pacific Gulf’s long-standing expertise in wire rope and rigging with MES’s broad portfolio of leading service and equipment businesses.
If you would like more information about CriticalPoint or have questions regarding this transaction, please contact:
Grady Harrison
Senior Associate
Direct: (424) 437-2655
gharrison@criticalpoint.com
Tyler Wolf
Senior Associate
Direct: (424) 275-6153
twolf@criticalpoint.com
Joe Onwuegbusi
Managing Director
Direct: (310) 498-0376
jonwuegbusi@criticalpoint.com
About Marine Equipment Solutions
Marine Equipment Solutions is a leading provider of marine construction equipment and engineered solutions, bringing together the capabilities of Poseidon Barge, Rasmussen, Portadam, and now Pacific Gulf Wire Rope. Through this family of specialized companies, MES delivers innovative products, technical expertise, and reliable service, reinforcing its commitment to excellence across the marine and industrial sectors. For more information, please visit marineequipmentsolutions.com.
About CenterGate Capital
CenterGate Capital is an Austin-based private equity firm that partners with lower middle-market companies across business services, manufacturing, consumer, and industrial sectors, providing flexible capital and strategic support to help management teams drive growth and long-term value. For more information, please visit centergatecapital.com.
About CriticalPoint
CriticalPoint provides tailored financial solutions through a trusted platform, combining the best of Investment Banking and Private Capital. Backed by decades of diverse transaction experience, the CriticalPoint team delivers the insights clients and stakeholders need to achieve superior outcomes. Founded in 2012 by senior M&A professionals with a passion for deal-making, CriticalPoint stands out for its deep expertise in Investment Banking—including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, deal sourcing, special situations, and valuation advisory—as well as in Private Capital investing, with a focus on corporate divestitures and special situations. When business owners, management teams, private equity firms, and corporate sellers reach a defining moment across a range of industries, they rely on CriticalPoint’s proven expertise. For more information, visit criticalpoint.com.
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