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Freeman Spogli & Company Acquires Majority Interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc.

January 14, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Freeman Spogli & Company has acquired a majority interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based pallet management services provider. Founder and CEO Bernie Kamps remains a significant shareholder and will continue to lead the company; financial terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Oaktree Capital Management, Adams Street Partners and Comerica.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires Pal-King, Inc.

February 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc., a national pallet services company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has acquired Pal-King, Inc., a pallet recycler and manufacturer headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition expands Kamps' footprint and capacity in Northern Florida while retaining Pal-King's employees and continuing operations at its White Springs facility.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires L&R Pallet Service, Inc.

April 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc., a national pallet solutions provider, has acquired Denver-based L&R Pallet Service, Inc. SDR Ventures served as exclusive sell-side advisor and the sellers were James and Carine Ruder. The acquisition expands Kamps' footprint in the Colorado market and brings L&R's pallet manufacturing and recycling capabilities into Kamps' national network.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires Two Florida Pallet Operations from Pallet Express and All‑State Pallets

August 30, 2022

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc. completed two acquisitions in Florida, acquiring the Jacksonville location from Pallet Express, Inc. on August 15 and acquiring All‑State Pallets Company LLC (Orlando) on August 29. The deals add 65 employees, 103 trailers and expand Kamps' Southeast footprint, strengthening its pallet recycling, new pallet manufacturing, and total pallet management capabilities in Florida.

Mill Rock Packaging Acquires Keystone Paper & Box Company

February 13, 2023

Packaging

Mill Rock Packaging Partners LLC, a specialty packaging platform backed by Mill Rock Capital, has acquired Keystone Paper & Box Company, a custom folding carton manufacturer based in South Windsor, Connecticut. Keystone's management has made a significant investment in the platform and will remain in place; the deal expands Mill Rock Packaging's footprint to the Eastern U.S. and builds the platform's national specialty packaging capabilities. Terms were not disclosed.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires Realm Companies LLC from Great Range Capital

November 4, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Kamps, Inc., a national pallet company backed by Freeman Spogli & Co., has acquired Realm Companies LLC, a Newton, Iowa–based pallet manufacturing, recycling and warehousing platform that also includes WestWind Logistics LLC. Realm — a portfolio company of Great Range Capital — has about 180 employees across nine warehouse and manufacturing locations; all Realm and WestWind employees (including owner Chris Barton) will transition to Kamps following the deal. The acquisition expands Kamps' Midwest capabilities, adding pallet lifecycle management, reverse logistics and on-site TPM services.