Wolter Inc. Acquires Carson Industries to Expand Into the Carolinas
November 20, 2025
Wolter Inc., a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based material handling solutions provider, has acquired Carson Industries, Inc. and its operating units (Carson Material Handling, Carson Dock and Door, J&J Forklift Services and Pinnacle Lift Systems), expanding Wolter’s footprint with four locations across North and South Carolina. The deal enhances Wolter’s regional service capacity for forklifts, dock & door systems, rentals, parts and planned maintenance, enabling broader product access and improved service for local manufacturers, logistics providers and distribution centers in the Southeast.
- Buyers
- Wolter Inc.
- Targets
- Carson Industries, Inc., Carson Material Handling, Carson Dock and Door, J&J Forklift Services, Pinnacle Lift Systems, LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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