Onex, Frontenac and Sterling Capital Partners are quietly testing the market for several industrial portfolio companies, sources said. The three firms have listed the assets but have not set definitive timelines, suggesting a strategic probe rather than a full‑scale sale. Investors watch the moves as a barometer for demand in a sector still reshaping after pandemic supply chain shocks.

Trinity Hunt Partners announced the creation of Elevation Landscape Group, a new platform focused on commercial landscaping services. The move consolidates fragmented operators and positions the firm to capture growth as property owners increase spending on outdoor amenities. It aims to add two regional operators by year‑end. Industry analysts note that the landscaping niche has seen rising EBITDA margins, making it attractive for private‑equity roll‑ups.

Raymond James’ Sunaina Sinha Haldea will keynote the PEI Group Women in Private Markets Summit, underscoring growing female leadership in capital advisory. While the summit spotlights diversity, the broader market narrative remains the same: firms like Onex and Trinity Hunt are actively shaping deal flow, and their latest actions signal where capital may concentrate in the coming months.