Tracked deals
16
16 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Logistics & Distribution Buyers & Acquisitions in Missouri
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
11 pe · 9 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
5 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT Worldwide Logistics | 1 | Global freight forwarder and supply‑chain solutions provi... | Strategic |
| ATL Partners | 1 | Sector-focused private equity firm investing in aerospace... | PE |
| Alliance Ground International | 1 | North American airport ground‑handling and cargo services... | Strategic |
| Audax Private Equity | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on control buyo... | PE |
| British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) | 1 | Large institutional investment manager providing private ... | PE |
| Court Square Capital Partners | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in growth and... | PE |
| Crown Capital Investments | 1 | Private equity investment firm focused on industrial, inf... | PE |
| Global Industrial Company | 1 | Value-added national distributor of industrial products a... | Strategic |
| Greenbriar Equity Group | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in services a... | PE |
| Imperial Dade | 1 | Leading independent distributor of foodservice packaging,... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Logistics & Distribution in Missouri by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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January 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Greenbriar Equity Group
- Target
- eShipping
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed the acquisition of eShipping, a tech-enabled managed transportation and logistics services provider. The private transaction will back eShipping’s expansion of its managed transportation platform and continued investment in its cloud-based technology and product capabilities; terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Audax Private Equity
- Target
- Lanter Delivery Systems
- Seller
- Equity Group Investments
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Audax Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Lanter Delivery Systems from Equity Group Investments. Lanter, based outside St. Louis, operates a nationwide overnight, unattended delivery network serving automotive, agriculture, heavy-truck and industrial customers; Audax plans to invest in the network and technology to accelerate growth and expand end markets.
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January 1, 2025
- Buyer
- AIT Worldwide Logistics
- Target
- Krupp Trucking LLC
- Seller
- Krupp Trucking LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AIT Worldwide Logistics completed the acquisition of St. Louis–based Krupp Trucking LLC effective Jan. 1, 2025, transferring Krupp’s assets, a 115,000 sq. ft. Earth City warehouse, a fleet of 60+ trucks and nearly 100 teammates into the AIT network. The deal enhances AIT’s capabilities in high-value technology logistics and white‑glove services; founder Scott Krupp will remain as City Director. Terms were not disclosed.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Radiant Logistics, Inc., Radiant Road & Rail, Inc.
- Target
- TCB Transportation Associates, LLC d/b/a TCB Transportation
- Seller
- TCB Transportation Associates, LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Radiant Logistics, through its wholly owned subsidiary Radiant Road & Rail, acquired the assets and operations of TCB Transportation, a St. Louis-based intermodal marketing company specializing in 40- and 53-foot container movements across North America. The transaction is structured with a portion of the purchase price payable based on future performance; TCB will continue under founder Jerry Kausch, Jr.'s leadership and is expected to transition to the Radiant brand in 2025.
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July 18, 2023
- Buyer
- Incline Equity Partners
- Target
- GME Supply Co.
- Seller
- Platte River Equity
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Incline Equity Partners has acquired GME Supply Co., an omni-channel distributor of fall protection, PPE, rigging and workwear headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The seller was Platte River Equity; Incline said it will leverage supplier partnerships and strategic M&A to expand product categories, enter adjacent end markets and improve GME's operations and go-to-market capabilities.
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May 22, 2023
- Buyer
- Global Industrial Company
- Target
- Indoff, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) acquired 100% of Indoff, Inc. for approximately $69.2 million in cash, funded from its existing credit facility and cash on hand. Indoff, a St. Louis-based value-added distributor that generated about $180 million in revenue in 2022, will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary under its current brand and leadership, providing Global Industrial with a new sales channel and expanded product/service capabilities.
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September 12, 2022
- Buyer
- Alliance Ground International (AGI)
- Target
- Airport Terminal Services (ATS)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Alliance Ground International (AGI) has acquired Airport Terminal Services (ATS), adding 49 locations across the United States and Canada and marking AGI's first entry into passenger/terminal operations. ATS, founded in 1975 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, has more than 5,500 employees and provides full-range ground handling, cargo handling, refuelling, de-icing and lounge/concierge services.
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December 23, 2021
- Buyer
- Crown Capital Investments
- Target
- Nova Marketing, LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Atlanta-based private equity firm Crown Capital Investments has acquired Nova Marketing, LLC, a St. Louis-headquartered warehousing, kitting and fulfillment provider. Crown said the deal adds a central U.S. operation to its national warehousing, kitting and fulfillment network and creates synergies with its distribution solutions portfolio.
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December 20, 2021
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- Garrett Paper
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Addon
Imperial Dade has acquired Garrett Paper, a family-run distributor of foodservice and janitorial products headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The deal — terms undisclosed — expands Imperial Dade's regional presence and marks the company's 45th acquisition under CEO Robert Tillis and President Jason Tillis.
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December 16, 2021
- Buyer
- LongueVue Capital
- Target
- Wagner Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
LongueVue Capital, a New Orleans-based private equity firm, has recapitalized Wagner Logistics and provided growth capital to support the 3PL's continued expansion. Wagner Logistics, headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri, operates 24 facilities across 13 states with over 7 million square feet of warehouse space and 650+ employees, serving customers across industries including aerospace & defense, automotive and direct-to-consumer.
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June 1, 2021
- Buyer
- Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
- Target
- UTXL, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. acquired 100% of UTXL, Inc., a Kansas City-based third-party logistics and truckload brokerage firm, for approximately $22.5 million. The deal expands Knight-Swift’s logistics and brokerage capabilities while preserving UTXL’s brand and independent operations and includes customary working capital adjustments and escrowed/deferred consideration.
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April 1, 2021
- Buyer
- Pilot Freight Services, ATL Partners, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
- Target
- Kansas City franchise (Pilot Freight Services)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pilot Freight Services (backed by ATL Partners and BCI) has acquired the company's Kansas City franchise, integrating the station and its employees into Pilot's corporate organization effective April 1, 2021. The acquisition expands Pilot's operational control of its nationwide network and follows a multi-year roll-up in which Pilot has acquired numerous franchise locations.
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December 15, 2020
- Buyer
- Offen Petroleum, Court Square Capital Partners
- Target
- Ozark Mountain Energy, Petroleum Express
- Seller
- Ozark Mountain Energy, Petroleum Express, Wilmoth family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Addon
Offen Petroleum has closed on the acquisition of the business assets of Ozark Mountain Energy and its affiliate trucking company Petroleum Express, both based in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Offen — a portfolio company of Court Square Capital Partners — will operate the acquired businesses under the Ozark Mountain Energy name in the Mid-continent and Midwestern states, with Brent, Eric and Kyle Wilmoth joining Offen’s leadership; Brent also purchased a significant equity stake in Offen.
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December 6, 2019
- Buyer
- Tilia Holdings
- Target
- Trilogy Warehouse Partners
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tilia Holdings has acquired Trilogy Warehouse Partners, a St. Louis-based provider of cold storage and multi-temperature warehousing services, effective December 6, 2019. The acquisition expands Tilia’s cold-chain and warehousing footprint in the Midwest and complements its existing portfolio companies (Refrig-It and Universal Pure) to provide broader geographic coverage and service capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Tailwind Capital
- Target
- Banner Solutions
- Seller
- High Road Capital Partners
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tailwind Capital has acquired Banner Solutions from High Road Capital Partners; the sale closed on October 31, 2019. Banner Solutions, a Kansas City, Missouri-based wholesale distributor of door hardware, electronic access control and security products, was owned by High Road since 2017 and grew through multiple add-ons under its ownership.
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January 2, 2019
- Buyer
- Sterling Investment Partners
- Target
- Marcone Appliance Parts
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sterling Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, announced an investment in Marcone Appliance Parts, a St. Louis-based distributor of OEM residential appliance repair parts. Sterling said it will partner with Marcone’s management to support continued growth, leveraging Marcone’s national distribution footprint and technology-driven operations.
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