Lakeshore Family Partners Acquires Minority Stake in Walt's Petroleum Service
October 25, 2024
Lakeshore Family Partners, a family-owned holding company based in Jackson, Michigan, acquired a minority stake in Walt's Petroleum Service, a petroleum equipment distribution, installation, and service provider headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin. The transaction, closed October 25, 2024, is framed as a strategic partnership to support growth, preserve family-owned values, and expand operational capabilities across the Upper Midwest.
- Buyers
- Lakeshore Family Partners
- Targets
- Walt's Petroleum Service, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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