Kinderhook Industries Recapitalizes EcoSouth Services

Kinderhook Forms Ecowaste Solutions by Combining Live Oak Environmental and CARDS Recycling

January 22, 2026

Environmental Services

Kinderhook Industries closed a $1 billion single-asset continuation vehicle transaction, forming Ecowaste Solutions by combining Live Oak Environmental and CARDS Recycling and securing more than $400 million of new equity from participating funds including Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Apollo S3. The new Dallas‑headquartered platform will operate collection and post‑collection waste services across nine Mid‑South states, serving over 400,000 customers and pursuing organic growth and additional acquisitions.

EcoSouth Florida (Kinderhook) Acquires Z's Disposal

April 14, 2023

Environmental Services

EcoSouth Florida, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Z's Disposal, a roll-off waste collection company with a container-to-container transfer station in Port Charlotte, Florida. The deal expands EcoSouth's geographic footprint in Florida and strengthens its hauling and transfer-station capabilities; financing was provided by Comerica Bank and Akin Gump served as legal counsel to the buyer.

EcoSouth Florida (Kinderhook) Acquires A Waste and Recycling

March 24, 2023

Environmental Services

EcoSouth Florida, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired A Waste and Recycling, a roll-off waste collection company with a transfer station in Sarasota, Florida. The deal expands EcoSouth Florida’s presence and capabilities in the Sarasota market; A Waste founder and CEO Roger Alvarez will partner with EcoSouth Florida post-close. Financing was provided by Comerica Bank and Akin Gump served as legal counsel to the buyer.

Kinderhook Recapitalizes Coleman Powersports

October 13, 2021

Consumer Products

Kinderhook Industries completed a recapitalization of Coleman Powersports in partnership with the company's management team. The transaction will support Coleman's growth and distribution expansion while founder and CEO Rich Godfrey remains in place; financing was provided by Twin Brook Capital Partners.

Kinderhook Industries Recapitalizes Live Oak Environmental

July 19, 2021

Environmental Services

Kinderhook Industries partnered with management to recapitalize Live Oak Environmental, a regional solid waste collection and special waste hauling business based in Bossier City, Louisiana. The recapitalization will support an aggressive growth plan — including targeted add-on acquisitions across Northwestern Louisiana and East Texas — with financing provided by Comerica Bank; financial terms were not disclosed.

Kinderhook Industries Acquires Capital Waste Services from Hawk Capital Partners

August 20, 2019

Environmental Services

Kinderhook Industries has acquired Capital Waste Services, a Columbia, South Carolina-based regional solid waste hauling company, from Hawk Capital Partners. The acquisition—Kinderhook's ninth environmental services platform—will support growth through investments in people, equipment and systems while maintaining existing management and municipal contracts; financial terms were not disclosed.