MML Keystone Acquires Close Brewery Rentals (ekeg) from Close Brothers

Evaaro Acquires Keg Logistics (USA) and North Keg (Canada) to Build Global Keg Pooling Platform

April 7, 2026

Transportation

Evaaro, a portfolio company backed by MML Keystone, announced the acquisition of Keg Logistics (USA) and North Keg (Canada) from existing shareholders, including Seaport Capital. The deal combines these businesses with Evaaro’s UK & Ireland keg pooling platform ekeg to create a unified, multi-jurisdictional keg management and pooling offering across the UK & Ireland, the USA, Canada, and the EU.

KEG 1 to Take Controlling Equity Stake in Pine State Trading Co

March 25, 2026

Transportation

KEG 1, a beverage distributor, has entered into an agreement to take a controlling equity stake in Pine State Trading Co., adding Pine State’s Maine and New Hampshire operations to its platform. The transaction is expected to expand KEG 1’s distribution footprint across the New England region.

Eagle Leasing Acquires West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less

February 17, 2026

Transportation

Kinderhook-backed Eagle Leasing acquired West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less to expand its footprint in the Carolinas as part of the Rent-A-Container network. The acquisition adds new equipment and operations in the region.

KEY Investment Partners Acquires BellRock Brands

January 12, 2026

Consumer Products

KEY Investment Partners purchased BellRock Brands out of receivership, securing the company's brand assets and providing working capital to refocus and revitalize the portfolio. The assets will be operated under a newly formed company, MM Brands, led by incoming CEO Joe Bayern as the business pursues national brand-building ahead of potential federal cannabis rescheduling.

MicroStar Logistics Acquires Kegstar

February 9, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

MicroStar Logistics acquired Kegstar to create a leading global keg solutions provider, combining complementary geographies and capabilities across Australia, the UK, Europe and the USA. The deal expands MicroStar's network (bringing the combined pool to nearly 6 million kegs) and integrates Kegstar's pay-per-fill, tracking and keg-repair capabilities into MicroStar's PE-backed platform.

International Keg Rental Acquires Assets of Global Asset Rental

November 13, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

International Keg Rental LLC completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Global Asset Rental (dba Global Keg Rental). International Keg said it will inject growth capital to expand the business internationally, retain customer relationships and install a new leadership team including Thadeus Avvampato as President and Justin Smith as CFO.