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NAKS and Ark MFG Announce Strategic Transaction for Stainless Steel Custom Fabrication Division
• February 05, 2026
Categories: CUSTOM FABRICATION
MIAMI and ELYRIA, Ohio., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ark MFG and North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) today announced a strategic transaction in which Ark MFG has acquired NAKS' stainless steel custom fabrication division, allowing NAKS to further concentrate on growing its core ventilation platform, including its most recent plant acquisition in Venus, TX in 2025.
The transaction includes the following stainless steel fabrication brands:
• Stainless Specialties Inc. (SSI) – Ohio
• Lane Manufacturing – Georgia
• Custom Kitchen Fabricators – Texas
This transaction reflects a shared strategic objective: enabling each organization to focus capital, leadership, and operational resources on what it does best.
"This was a deliberate and collaborative decision," said Sacha Polakoff, President & CEO of NAKS. "The stainless-steel custom fabrication division is comprised of strong businesses with great people, and it was important to us that they continue under ownership that is deeply committed to manufacturing. Ark MFG is a natural home for these companies and a partner that shares our respect for craftsmanship, quality, and long-term value creation."
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• December 15, 2025
Categories: Fire Suppression
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• December 08, 2025
Categories: Fire Suppression
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• December 03, 2025
Categories: PRODUCT CARE, FIRE EQUIPMENT SAFETY
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What Kind of Fire Suppression System Do You Need for a Food Truck?
• November 26, 2025
Categories: Fire Suppression
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