Kamps, Inc. Acquires Buckeye Diamond Logistics (BDL)

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.

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

January 14, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Freeman Spogli & Company has acquired a majority interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based pallet management services provider. Founder and CEO Bernie Kamps remains a significant shareholder and will continue to lead the company; financial terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Oaktree Capital Management, Adams Street Partners and Comerica.

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.

PLS Logistics Services Acquires D&L Transport

September 20, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

PLS Logistics Services, a technology-driven third-party logistics provider based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has acquired D&L Transport, a freight brokerage headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. D&L will operate as an independent subsidiary with Brian DeFrain remaining president, and PLS expects the transaction to increase its annual revenue run rate to $950 million (with a projected ~$1.2 billion in 2022).

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.

BMH Equipment Acquires Ohio Forklift Dealership

January 25, 2023

Industrial Services

BMH Equipment, LLC (Washington, D.C.) has acquired an Ohio-based forklift dealership as part of its strategy to expand its material-handling dealership footprint and capabilities. Calder Capital served as buy-side advisor; transaction terms and the seller identity were not disclosed.