River Associates Exits Trident Solutions in Sale to Align Capital Partners
River Associates has successfully exited its investment in Trident Solutions, selling the company to Align Capital Partners on August 31, 2026. This marks River Associates' third exit of the year and highlights their continued focus on lower middle market private equity investments. Trident Solutions is a leading provider of safety marking solutions across multiple industries including utility, infrastructure, construction, industrial, and OEM markets. The company operates under several trusted brands such as Presco, Pro-Line Safety Products, William Frick & Company, Rhino Marking & Protection Systems, LEM Products, and Uticom Systems. River Associates praised Trident's management team for their operational improvements, integration of five acquisitions, facility consolidation efforts, and customer focus. The transaction was advised by Baird as financial advisor to both parties and Holland & Knight LLP provided legal counsel.
