Align Capital Partners-backed elevator services provider Southwest Elevator Company has merged with Action Elevator Company. Southwest has also acquired D.C.-based Avery Elevator Corporation.

Action and Avery are both part of Southwest’s growth strategy which also includes the opening of two new locations, according to Southwest founder and CEO Tom Cavinder. “In addition to our expansion in the Mid-Atlantic states, we’re excited to announce our entry into Southern Florida and Las Vegas.  Both locations are fully operational at this point and we look forward to providing our customers there with world class service.” said Cavinder.

Align makes control investments in lower-middle market companies in business services, technology, manufacturing, distribution and healthcare.