Kohlberg & Company, a New York-based private equity firm, completed the acquisition of Area Wide Protective, a utility services firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are delighted to partner with Ron and the AWP management team, as the Company has established itself as the leading traffic control platform in North America. Paired with Kohlberg's utility services background, we believe AWP is well-positioned to accelerate growth and to bolster a national footprint," Benjamin Mao, Kohlberg Partner.