Premier Fence Announces the Acquisition of Fence Crafter
Premier Fence Announces the Acquisition of Fence Crafter
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 31, 2026, Premier Fence (“Premier”), a portfolio company of Harkness Capital Partners (“Harkness”) and a leading provider of fencing, guardrails, gate automation, and access control services in New England, acquired Fence Crafter LLC (“Fence Crafter” or the “Company”). Fence Crafter is a leading perimeter security services provider headquartered in Middleborough, MA.
Fence Crafter provides full-service solutions for gate automation and access controls as well as fencing installation and maintenance. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO, Thomas Crane, the Company has rapidly grown and built a reputation for strong service with commercial, industrial, government, and residential customers in Massachusetts and surrounding states.
“Partnering with Fence Crafter further strengthens Premier Fence’s position as a leading provider of commercial fencing, guardrail, and gate automation throughout New England,” said John Feerick, CEO of Premier Fence. “Fence Crafter has a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, customer-centric care, and gate automation expertise, making them an outstanding addition to the Premier Fence platform.”
Thomas Crane, the Founder and CEO of Fence Crafter, said, “We are excited to partner with Premier Fence and John Feerick in this next phase of growth for Fence Crafter. Together, with Premier’s operational support, we will continue to provide customers with unmatched service across all aspects of fencing and gate automation services in New England. I am proud of all we have built at Fence Crafter and am looking forward to this next chapter.”
G2 Capital Advisors served as exclusive buy-side advisor to Premier Fence, leading to a highly targeted and efficient process.
About Fence Crafter
Fence Crafter is a leading, local provider of perimeter security solutions based in Middleborough, MA. The Company’s best-in-class solutions include fencing and automatic gate operator installation and maintenance for both commercial and residential customers. Fence Crafter has built a strong reputation for technical expertise and outstanding services throughout New England. For more information, please visit https://www.thefencecrafter.com.
About Premier Fence
Premier Fence is a New England based full-service commercial fencing and gates / access control services business providing installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance focused on complex opportunities and providing key value-added services. Premier is based in Middleborough, MA. For more information, please visit www.premier-fence.com.
About Harkness Capital
Harkness Capital Partners is a U.S. based private equity investment firm focused on investments in lower middle-market service-oriented companies. Harkness takes an operational approach in helping to build its portfolio companies and create long-term value. The Harkness team works in partnership with talented business owners and managers seeking to grow their companies by investing capital and committing operating resources to support rapid and profitable growth.
The Harkness Capital team consists of investment professionals and operating executives with diverse backgrounds as business founders, builders and leaders in services businesses. Harkness Capital focuses on investments across a variety of segments within business and industrial services, and where the team has deep experience and expertise. Harkness seeks platform companies between $5-15 million of EBITDA.
Target Segments within Business Services:
- Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
- Field & Facility Services
- Rental & Equipment Services
- Infrastructure & Industrial Services
- Other Outsourced Services
For more information, please visit www.harknesscapital.com.