Visible Supply Chain Management Acquires Kansas Continental Express
December 19, 2019
Visible Supply Chain Management has acquired Kansas Continental Express (KCX), a nearly 30-year-old Emporia, Kansas-based shipping logistics and freight transportation provider. KCX will join the Visible family and operate under the parent company's name, expanding Visible's Midwest footprint and cross‑North America logistics capabilities to better serve small and midsize business customers.
- Buyers
- Visible Supply Chain Management
- Targets
- Kansas Continental Express
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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