Ascent Completes Acquisition of Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware
Deal News | Feb 04, 2025 | Shorehill Capital LLC

Ascent Lifting, Inc., a portfolio company under Shorehill Capital, has successfully acquired Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware. This acquisition, completed on February 3, 2025, marks the third strategic expansion for Ascent, which specializes in the distribution and fabrication of lifting and rigging products. As a leading distributor, Ascent Lifting aims to enhance its market presence and diversify its portfolio through this strategic acquisition.
Sectors
- Manufacturing and Distribution
- Private Equity
Geography
- United States – Ascent Lifting, Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware, and their parent company Shorehill Capital are all based in the United States.
Industry
- Manufacturing and Distribution – Ascent Lifting and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware operate in the manufacturing and distribution space, specifically within lifting and rigging products.
- Private Equity – Shorehill Capital is a private equity firm that holds Ascent Lifting, indicating its activities in investment and portfolio management.
Financials
- N/A – The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Ascent Lifting, Inc. | Acquirer | Company | A leading distributor and fabricator of lifting and rigging products. |
Shorehill Capital LLC | Private Equity Firm | Company | A private equity firm managing Ascent Lifting as part of its portfolio. |
Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware | Target | Company | A company involved in the rigging and marine hardware industry. |