Amberjack Capital Partners with Industrial Thermal Services to Accelerate Strategic Expansion and Innovation
Amberjack Capital Partners (“Amberjack”), a leading private equity firm with a strategic focus on investing in critical infrastructure services, today announced a transformative partnership with Industrial Thermal Services, LLC (“ITS”), a premier provider of industrial heat treating and specialty services. This collaboration marks a major milestone in ITS’s ongoing growth journey, positioning the company for accelerated expansion, technological innovation, and operational enhancement as it enters a new era of development.
Through this strategic investment, Amberjack aims to leverage its extensive industry expertise and successful track record in scaling industrial services companies to support ITS’s long-term vision. By combining ITS’s established reputation and technical capabilities with Amberjack’s financial resources and operational insights, the partnership is poised to unlock significant new opportunities for growth and market leadership.
A Shared Vision for the Future
Speaking on the announcement, Jason Turowsky, Managing Partner of Amberjack Capital Partners, expressed strong enthusiasm about the future collaboration.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ryan and the outstanding team at Industrial Thermal Services,” Turowsky stated. “ITS has built an exceptional business anchored by a strong culture centered around safety, quality, and a relentless commitment to customer satisfaction. We believe ITS represents a premier platform in the industrial services sector, and we are excited to work together to support and accelerate their next chapter of growth.”
Amberjack’s investment is intended not merely as financial backing, but as a strategic partnership designed to empower ITS’s leadership team to scale their operations sustainably. With Amberjack’s assistance, ITS plans to enhance its service offerings, enter new geographic markets, invest in cutting-edge technologies, and solidify its position as a trusted service provider to a broad range of critical industries.
Continuity with a Focus on Growth
Despite the new partnership, ITS will continue to operate under its existing leadership structure. Ryan Aras, the company’s Founder and CEO, will maintain his leadership role, ensuring continuity for employees, customers, and partners. Aras and his executive team will collaborate closely with Amberjack to develop and execute on strategic initiatives that drive long-term value creation.
“Our partnership with Amberjack marks an exciting new chapter for Industrial Thermal Services,” said Aras. “Amberjack’s commitment to supporting founder-led businesses and their deep expertise in industrial services make them the ideal partner for us. With their strategic guidance and resources, we look forward to expanding our geographic reach, investing in new technologies, and continuing to deliver best-in-class service to our customers.”
About Industrial Thermal Services
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Nederland, Texas, Industrial Thermal Services has become a nationally recognized provider of critical on-site and shop-based heat treating solutions. The company specializes in delivering services that are essential to maintaining the performance, safety, and reliability of industrial infrastructure in highly demanding sectors, including refining, liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemical, and power generation.
ITS offers a comprehensive suite of services that include preheat and post-weld heat treating, furnace-based services, refractory dry-out, and other specialized thermal processes. Over the past two decades, under the leadership of Ryan Aras, the company has grown from a regional provider to a trusted national partner with seven strategic locations across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Montana. ITS is particularly noted for its technical expertise, rapid deployment capabilities, and uncompromising focus on safety and quality.
The company’s loyal customer base has been cultivated through a steadfast dedication to excellence and responsiveness, qualities that will continue to underpin its service model as it enters this new phase of accelerated growth.
Strategic Opportunities on the Horizon
With Amberjack’s support, ITS is poised to capitalize on several emerging trends and opportunities in the industrial services market:
- Geographic Expansion: ITS plans to establish a presence in new regions, allowing it to better serve customers across North America and tap into underserved markets.
- Investment in Technology: The company aims to invest in advanced technologies and digital solutions that will enhance service efficiency, improve safety outcomes, and offer deeper data-driven insights for customers.
- Broadened Service Offerings: ITS is exploring the expansion of its service portfolio to offer a more comprehensive range of solutions tailored to the evolving needs of industrial customers.
- Talent Development: With a focus on maintaining a high-performing workforce, ITS plans to invest in recruiting, training, and retaining top technical talent to support its growth ambitions.
These initiatives align closely with Amberjack’s proven playbook for scaling industrial services platforms, ensuring that ITS is well-positioned to seize new growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
Why Amberjack and ITS Are a Strong Fit
Amberjack’s investment philosophy is centered around partnering with founder-led, high-quality businesses that provide mission-critical services to infrastructure end markets. Their approach emphasizes long-term value creation through strategic investment in people, processes, and technology.
Industrial Thermal Services exemplifies the type of business that Amberjack seeks to support: a technically sophisticated, customer-focused service provider with strong leadership and significant growth potential.
Additionally, Amberjack’s operational expertise—combined with their deep network across the industrial ecosystem—will enable ITS to accelerate the execution of its strategic growth plan while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and customer-centric culture that have been the hallmarks of its success to date.
Leadership Perspectives
Both organizations have emphasized the strong cultural alignment between their teams. The partnership is built on mutual trust, shared values, and a collective commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation.
“We were drawn to ITS because of the outstanding reputation they have built in the industry and the unwavering commitment of their team to safety and quality,” added Turowsky. “We are excited to work side-by-side with Ryan and the ITS leadership team as they continue building a world-class organization.”
For Aras, the partnership is about building a sustainable future:
“Our employees, customers, and partners are at the heart of everything we do. With Amberjack’s support, we can take our company to new heights while remaining true to our core values. We look forward to this next chapter with great excitement and confidence.”
Amberjack Capital Partners
Amberjack Capital Partners is a Houston-based private equity firm focused on investing in high-quality, critical infrastructure service companies. Their investment strategy is distinguished by a hands-on approach, partnership orientation, and a commitment to supporting operational excellence. Amberjack targets businesses that are positioned to benefit from long-term, secular growth trends across energy, utility, and broader industrial markets.
Amberjack’s portfolio includes companies that provide essential services across a wide range of infrastructure-related sectors, and the firm has built a reputation for helping founder-led businesses achieve transformational growth while preserving the unique aspects of their cultures that made them successful.
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