Kinderhook Recapitalizes Compactor Rentals of America
February 2, 2024
Kinderhook Industries has recapitalized Compactor Rentals of America (CRA), acquiring the company from management and investor Bestige Holdings. The investment will provide capital and operational support to scale CRA’s nationwide compactor and baler rental platform, pursue acquisitions, and expand penetration in end markets such as multifamily real estate, manufacturing, and retail.
- Buyers
- Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Targets
- Compactor Rentals of America, LLC
- Sellers
- Management, Bestige Holdings, LLC
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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