Spartan Logistics Acquires Allen Logistics to Expand Toledo Warehousing Capacity
September 9, 2026
Spartan Logistics, a family-owned third-party logistics provider headquartered in Columbus, acquired Allen Logistics in Whitehouse, Ohio. The transaction added 100,000 square feet of warehousing capacity and brought Spartan’s Northwest Ohio footprint to seven warehouse operations (about 950,000 square feet). The acquisition also included industrial real estate at 6245 Industrial Drive and took effect September 1, 2026.
- Buyers
- Spartan Logistics
- Targets
- Allen Logistics
- Sellers
- Southward family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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