Freeman Spogli & Company Acquires Majority Interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires John Rock, Inc.

January 9, 2023

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc., a Freeman Spogli–backed national pallet company, has completed the acquisition of the business of John Rock, Inc., a vertically integrated pallet manufacturer and lumber mill based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The add-on expands Kamps' Mid-Atlantic footprint and strengthens its value chain capabilities in lumber milling, new pallet manufacturing, and logistics while retaining John Rock's leadership and employees.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires Realm Companies LLC from Great Range Capital

November 4, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Kamps, Inc., a national pallet company backed by Freeman Spogli & Co., has acquired Realm Companies LLC, a Newton, Iowa–based pallet manufacturing, recycling and warehousing platform that also includes WestWind Logistics LLC. Realm — a portfolio company of Great Range Capital — has about 180 employees across nine warehouse and manufacturing locations; all Realm and WestWind employees (including owner Chris Barton) will transition to Kamps following the deal. The acquisition expands Kamps' Midwest capabilities, adding pallet lifecycle management, reverse logistics and on-site TPM services.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires L&R Pallet Service, Inc.

April 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc., a national pallet solutions provider, has acquired Denver-based L&R Pallet Service, Inc. SDR Ventures served as exclusive sell-side advisor and the sellers were James and Carine Ruder. The acquisition expands Kamps' footprint in the Colorado market and brings L&R's pallet manufacturing and recycling capabilities into Kamps' national network.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires Two Florida Pallet Operations from Pallet Express and All‑State Pallets

August 30, 2022

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc. completed two acquisitions in Florida, acquiring the Jacksonville location from Pallet Express, Inc. on August 15 and acquiring All‑State Pallets Company LLC (Orlando) on August 29. The deals add 65 employees, 103 trailers and expand Kamps' Southeast footprint, strengthening its pallet recycling, new pallet manufacturing, and total pallet management capabilities in Florida.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires Pal-King, Inc.

February 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc., a national pallet services company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has acquired Pal-King, Inc., a pallet recycler and manufacturer headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition expands Kamps' footprint and capacity in Northern Florida while retaining Pal-King's employees and continuing operations at its White Springs facility.

Freeman Spogli & Co. Invests in Brooklinen

June 30, 2021

E-Commerce

Freeman Spogli & Co. has made a new investment in Brooklinen, the Brooklyn-based direct-to-consumer home essentials brand. Existing investor Summit Partners will retain an equity stake; proceeds will support Brooklinen's e-commerce growth and accelerate expansion of its retail and wholesale channels. Terms were not disclosed.