Financial Advisor
Platte River Equity
M&A Advisory
Has Partnered With
Transaction Details
On June 9, 2026, Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) announced that it has partnered with Tallman Equipment Company (“Tallman” or the "Company") to support the Company's next phase of growth.
Founded on serving the needs of linemen, utility crews, contractors, municipalities and electrical professionals, Tallman has built its reputation around dependable products, technical knowledge, responsive support and a deep understanding of jobsite reality.
The Company’s offering includes lineman tools and equipment, rental services, tool repair and refurbishment, fiberglass testing and refurbishment, groundset and jumperset manufacturing, rope fabrication, rubber goods and other critical field support services.
About the company
Tallman Equipment Company
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Columbus, IN, Tallman is a provider of lineman tools and equipment serving the electric utility, transmission and distribution, contractor, municipal and linework markets. The Company provides tools, equipment, services and support built around field reliability, in addition to offering rental, repair, refurbishment, testing, fabrication and other customer support services.
Platte River Equity
Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, CO, Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in established lower middle market operating companies within targeted industrial sectors where it has substantial operating and investing experience. Platte River believes in utilizing prudent capital structures in order to invest in future growth opportunities and withstand changing economic environments. The firm also provides significant ongoing support to its portfolio companies through dedicated resources across functional areas.
The firm has raised five funds with committed capital in excess of $1.7 billion. The Platte River team is one of the largest collective investors across its funds, deeply aligning the firm with its investors and portfolio company management teams.
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Source: Platte River Equity Press Release and Company Websites.
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