Peak Toolworks, a North American manufacturer and servicer of engineered diamond and carbide cutting tools, has acquired Southern Carbide, Inc., a tooling and sharpening company specializing in industrial cutting tools, sharpening, and repair services designed to extend tool life and reduce production costs.
Founded in 1997 and based in Shreveport, Louisiana, Southern Carbide serves customers across North Louisiana, South Arkansas, East Texas, and Southeast Oklahoma. Southern Carbide has made sharpening and repair services the core of its business. This customer-centered model helps customers achieve longer tool life, extended run times, and reduced overall costs, ultimately increasing profitability.
“Southern Carbide’s service-first philosophy is a natural fit with Peak Toolworks’ approach to complete tooling solutions,” said Ron Bayus, CEO of Peak Toolworks. “Together, we’re combining deep technical expertise, superior service, and regional reach to ensure customers have access to the highest-performing tools and support in the industry.”
Shannon Walls, owner of Southern Carbide, added, “We’ve always believed that sharpening and service are at the heart of great tooling performance. Joining the Peak Toolworks family allows us to build on that foundation while giving our customers access to an even broader range of products, technologies, and resources. It’s an exciting step forward for both our employees and customers.”
The acquisition of Southern Carbide expands Peak Toolworks’ footprint and reinforces its commitment to industry leadership in cutting tool manufacturing, innovation, and service.
Peak Toolworks’ parent company, DBW Holdings, is backed by Granite Creek Capital Partners and Canterbury Ventures, LLC, in partnership with Hidden River Strategic Capital and Muzinich BDC, Inc. Generational Group served as the exclusive advisor to the seller in the transaction.
