Kamps, Inc. Acquires Realm Companies LLC from Great Range Capital
November 4, 2022
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.
- Buyers
- Kamps, Inc.
- Targets
- Realm Companies LLC, WestWind Logistics LLC
- Sellers
- Great Range Capital
- Platforms
- Kamps, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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