Wilbert Funeral Services Acquires Continental Casket Company

Alleghany Capital Acquires 45% Stake in Wilbert Funeral Services

June 28, 2017

Manufacturing

Alleghany Capital Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 45% equity interest in Wilbert Funeral Services, a leading provider of burial vaults, cremation products and precast concrete solutions for the funeral and cemetery industries. The minority investment establishes a long-term partnership to support Wilbert's management team in pursuing profitable growth, product innovation and potential acquisitions while preserving the company’s culture.

Carriage Services Acquires Greenlawn Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Wood Family Funeral Service

March 22, 2023

Professional Services

Carriage Services, Inc. has acquired substantially all assets of Greenlawn Funeral Homes, Cemeteries and Cremations and Wood Family Funeral Service, including three funeral homes, two cemeteries and a cremation business in the Bakersfield, California market. The deal provides a succession solution for Greenlawn's leadership while expanding Carriage's local footprint in a market where Greenlawn holds approximately a 40% share.

W&B Service Company Acquires Sanders Trailer Service

February 10, 2026

Transportation

W&B Service Company, a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management, has acquired Sanders Trailer Service, a full-service semi-trailer dealership with three locations in Kansas and Missouri. The deal expands W&B's trailer sales and service capabilities into Kansas and western Missouri, adding agricultural-focused trailer offerings and parts/service capacity for customers across the Midwest.

Wolter Inc. Acquires Midway Industrial Equipment

January 7, 2025

Industrial Services

Wolter Inc., a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based material handling solutions provider, has acquired Midway Industrial Equipment, a full-service forklift and material handling dealer with locations in Sugar Grove and University Park, Illinois. The acquisition expands Wolter's product and service capabilities — including rentals, parts, and maintenance — and strengthens its presence in the Midwest.

Casella Waste Systems Acquires William Gerber, Inc.

May 29, 2025

Environmental Services

Casella Waste Systems, a publicly traded waste solutions company, has acquired William Gerber, Inc., a third-generation commercial waste hauler based in Cockeysville, Maryland. The acquisition expands Casella's waste collection capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic and will allow Gerber's to continue serving its Baltimore County commercial customers under a culturally aligned partner.

AMCON Distributing Company Acquires Burklund Distributors, Inc.

March 15, 2024

Transportation

AMCON Distributing Company (NYSE American: DIT) has acquired Burklund Distributors, Inc., a third-generation family-owned distributor based in East Peoria and Fairview Heights, Illinois. The acquisition expands AMCON’s geographic reach and capabilities in convenience and foodservice distribution, and will allow AMCON to continue serving Burklund’s customers from the existing distribution centers.