Truelink Capital Acquires Zep, a Leading Cleaning Products and Maintenance Services Provider
LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Truelink Capital ("Truelink"), a Los Angeles based private equity firm focused on growth and long-term value creation, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Zep, Inc. ("Zep"), a manufacturer of maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation solutions for food and beverage, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Zep was acquired from affiliates of New Mountain Capital ("New Mountain"), a New York based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1937, Zep maintains a broad portfolio of high-performance cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance products serving a diverse range of industries. Its solutions span facility-wide cleaning and sanitation, water treatment, industrial maintenance, home care products, and more, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, sustainability, and reliability. Zep's enduring legacy and well-respected brand are deeply rooted in its track record of innovation, customer service, and product efficacy supporting customers across North America and Europe in maintaining safe and compliant environments. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company operates a scaled platform with more than 1,400 employees, 23 facilities worldwide, and a diversified customer base.
"This marks an exciting new chapter for Zep," said Amy Hahn, CEO of Zep. "With Truelink's support, we are poised to accelerate our strategic vision – building on the investments in operational excellence, product innovation, and digital processes we've made in recent years. I am incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished and grateful to New Mountain for their partnership. We are confident that with Truelink's resources and approach, Zep is well positioned to deliver even greater results for our customers and stakeholders."
"Zep is a highly recognizable brand with a strong history of innovation, quality, performance, and customer trust," said Todd Golditch, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Truelink Capital. "We are honored to have closed this acquisition with New Mountain and are excited with the opportunity to invest behind this wonderful company and management team. We have been impressed with the company's leading market position and ability to deliver exceptional products and services across its business segments. We're eager to partner with Amy and the entire Zep team to continue building on the company's legacy and accelerate the next phase of growth through commercial and operational initiatives and strategic M&A."
This transaction reflects Truelink's continued focus on partnering with industry-leading companies in the industrials and tech-enabled services sectors, and marks the ninth platform acquisition for Truelink Capital, which was launched in 2022 by Todd Golditch and Luke Myers.
ABOUT TRUELINK CAPITAL
Truelink Capital is a middle-market private equity firm based in Los Angeles. Truelink pairs deep industry experience in the industrials and tech-enabled services sectors with a commitment to building partnerships that drive long-term value through an operationally focused strategy. Truelink partners with management, corporate sellers, and founders to accelerate growth through the execution of strategic initiatives and transformative add-on acquisitions. Learn more at: www.truelinkcap.com.
ABOUT ZEP, INC.
Zep, Inc. is a leading innovator and manufacturer of maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation solutions for food and beverage, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. With a heritage spanning more than 85 years, Zep's trusted products and technologies serve professionals and consumers globally. Learn more at: www.zep.com.
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