Great Range Capital Acquires The Realm, Inc.
November 30, 2020
Great Range Capital completed the acquisition of The Realm, Inc., a Newton, Iowa-based custom manufacturer and distributor of pallets and wood crating that also recycles wood waste and produces wood mulch. The transaction closed on November 30, 2020, with Generational Equity advising the seller (led by Chris Barton).
- Buyers
- Great Range Capital
- Targets
- The Realm, Inc.
- Sellers
- Chris Barton
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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