Tracked deals
15
15 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Logistics & Distribution Buyers & Acquisitions in North Carolina
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
11 pe · 9 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
3 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Transportation platforms: Transactions involving C.H. Robinson Worldwide, RXO, Armstrong Transport Group, and Guardian Logistics Solutions reflect interest in brokerage and transportation capabilities.
- Returns and reverse logistics: DHL Supply Chain expanded its returns operations through Inmar Supply Chain Solutions; Blue Yonder also gained full ownership of Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions through Doddle.
- Distribution and regional reach: D&L Parts Company’s acquisition of Cashwell Appliance Parts added 11 locations across North Carolina and Virginia. BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions acquired PFS Sales Company to strengthen its Carolinas and Southeast presence.
- Specialized logistics and infrastructure: Deals include Rock-it Cargo / Global Critical Logistics’ acquisition of freight forwarder SOS Global and a joint venture’s acquisition of Carolina Marine Terminal.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Partners | 1 | Sector-focused private equity firm investing in aerospace... | PE |
| Ad-hoc lender group / well-capitalized investors (unnamed) | 1 | Ad-hoc group of secured lenders / unnamed investors that ... | Mixed |
| Blue Yonder | 1 | AI-driven supply chain software and solutions provider (r... | Strategic |
| BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions | 1 | Specialized distributor of janitorial/sanitation (JanSan)... | Strategic |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide | 1 | Publicly traded global third-party logistics provider off... | Strategic |
| Canopy Capital Partners | 1 | Lower-middle market private equity firm investing in mana... | PE |
| Carousel Capital | 1 | Private equity investment firm focused on investing in gr... | PE |
| D&L Parts Company | 1 | Family‑owned distributor of HVAC and appliance repair par... | Strategic |
| DHL Supply Chain | 1 | Global contract logistics specialist offering warehousing... | Strategic |
| Doddle Inc. | 1 | Last-mile and returns network operator (part of Blue Yond... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Logistics & Distribution in North Carolina by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 5, 2026
- Buyer
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide
- Target
- RXO
- Seller
- RXO stockholders
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
C.H. Robinson Worldwide entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RXO in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion. The deal is expected to combine the companies’ transportation networks and capabilities, with closing anticipated in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory, shareholder and other customary approvals.
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June 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Quad-C Management, Inc.
- Target
- Armstrong Transport Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Quad-C Management, Inc. announced an investment in Armstrong Transport Group, a logistics platform providing truckload, LTL, and cross-border brokerage through an independent agent network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Terms were not disclosed, and Armstrong’s executive management team will remain in place with significant ownership to reinvest and accelerate growth, including via strategic acquisitions.
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- Buyer
- Blue Yonder, Doddle Inc.
- Target
- Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions
- Seller
- Inmar, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Blue Yonder, through its subsidiary Doddle Inc., has purchased the remaining 51% stake in Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions (IPPS) from Inmar, Inc., bringing IPPS under full Blue Yonder ownership and renaming the entity Blue Yonder Reverse Retail Operations LLC. The move secures control of IPPS’s returns network (which supports FedEx Easy Returns at ~3,000 U.S. drop-off locations) and integrates it with Blue Yonder’s Returns Management solution to enhance retailer returns visibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
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March 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Ad-hoc lender group / well-capitalized investors (unnamed)
- Target
- American Tire Distributors
- Seller
- OldCo Tire Distributors, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has completed a sale of substantially all of its assets to an ad-hoc lender group / well-capitalized investors, creating a new privately owned company that will operate as American Tire Distributors. The new ownership installed a leadership team (Ira Silver as CEO) and plans to invest in replenishing inventory and optimizing ATD’s national distribution footprint to stabilize and grow the business.
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January 10, 2025
- Buyer
- DHL Supply Chain
- Target
- Inmar Supply Chain Solutions
- Seller
- Inmar Intelligence
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
DHL Supply Chain has acquired Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, the returns and reverse logistics division of Inmar Intelligence, adding 14 return centers and about 800 associates to its North American operations. The deal positions DHL as the largest provider of reverse logistics in North America and expands its returns capabilities to include remarketing, recall management, and supply chain analytics.
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August 7, 2024
- Buyer
- D&L Parts Company
- Target
- Cashwell Appliance Parts, Inc.
- Seller
- The Cashwell family (owners of Cashwell Appliance Parts)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
D&L Parts Company, a family-owned HVAC and appliance parts distributor based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has acquired Cashwell Appliance Parts, a family-owned wholesale distributor headquartered in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The deal adds Cashwell’s 11 locations across North Carolina and Virginia to D&L’s network, expanding D&L’s mid‑Atlantic and Southeast footprint and strengthening its parts supply and service capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Canopy Capital Partners, Plexus Capital
- Target
- Guardian Logistics Solutions
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Canopy Capital Partners, alongside co-investor Plexus Capital, acquired an equity stake in Guardian Logistics Solutions, a Charlotte-based asset-light transportation and logistics platform. The investment will support Guardian's strategic growth plan—both organically and via add-on acquisitions—while founders Brent Smith and Randy Ferrell remain in leadership.
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- Buyer
- Rock-it Cargo, Global Critical Logistics (GCL), ATL Partners
- Target
- SOS Global (SOS)
- Seller
- NEP Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Rock-it Cargo, part of Global Critical Logistics (GCL), has acquired SOS Global, a New Bern, North Carolina-based freight forwarder specializing in live-event, sports and broadcast logistics, from NEP Group. The acquisition (closed January 31, 2024) expands GCL/Rock-it's domestic capabilities and creates the largest specialty logistics provider serving live touring, sports, broadcast, and film/TV production markets.
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December 5, 2023
- Buyer
- BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions
- Target
- PFS Sales Company
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions, a merged distributor of janitorial/sanitation, foodservice disposables and industrial packaging, has acquired PFS Sales Company to expand its footprint in the Carolinas and the broader Southeast. Terms were not disclosed; the acquisition will strengthen BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions' foodservice disposables and JanSan presence and provide PFS with additional resources to grow.
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February 2, 2022
- Buyer
- Firmament
- Target
- NASCENT Technology
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Firmament, a structured-equity investor, has acquired NASCENT Technology, a manufacturer and integrator of automated gate systems serving intermodal, rail, marine terminals, distribution centers and carriers. The investment will fund NASCENT’s product and software development and enable strategic integration with Firmament portfolio company Envase Technologies to expand visibility and services across the intermodal supply chain.
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November 4, 2021
- Buyer
- H.I.G. Capital
- Target
- BECO Holding Company, Inc.
- Seller
- Behrman Capital
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has acquired BECO Holding Company, Inc. from Behrman Capital; financial terms were not disclosed. BECO, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates 16 distribution centers and provides fire suppression, life safety and kitchen system products and services; the company's leadership will remain with a significant ownership stake in the recapitalized business.
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- Buyer
- Transportation Infrastructure Partners, Ridgewood Infrastructure, Savage
- Target
- Carolina Marine Terminal, Inc.
- Seller
- Mike McCarley, Kevin Walker
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Transportation Infrastructure Partners, a joint venture between Ridgewood Infrastructure and Savage, acquired Carolina Marine Terminal (CMT), a multi-modal dry bulk marine terminal in Wilmington, North Carolina. Savage will operate the terminal while the JV looks to expand and operate critical transportation and logistics infrastructure across the United States.
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June 18, 2019
- Buyer
- Carousel Capital
- Target
- Armstrong Transport Group, LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Carousel Capital has partnered with Armstrong Transport Group management to recapitalize the Charlotte-based freight brokerage, providing equity from Carousel Capital Partners V and senior debt from Barings. Armstrong, a technology-enabled, non-asset based logistics platform that facilitates nearly $500 million in annual transportation spend for over 4,000 customers, will use the investment to accelerate growth and expand its technology and service offerings.
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March 7, 2019
- Buyer
- Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC
- Target
- Direct ChassisLink, Inc.
- Seller
- EQT Infrastructure II and EQT Infrastructure III (EQT Infrastructure)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management have entered a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Direct ChassisLink, Inc. from EQT Infrastructure, which will retain a 20% minority interest. Direct ChassisLink is a leading North American provider of marine and domestic container chassis and related asset-management and logistics technology (Blume Global); financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction was expected to close in Q2 2019.
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January 9, 2019
- Buyer
- Platte River Equity
- Target
- Sherrill, Inc.
- Seller
- Generation Equity Capital
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platte River Equity has acquired a controlling interest in Sherrill, Inc., the Greensboro, North Carolina–based distributor and retailer of arborist tools and equipment. Platte River plans to partner with Sherrill's management to expand distribution and digital marketing capabilities; Generation Equity Capital is referenced as the prior partner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of logistics and distribution acquisitions are featured in North Carolina?
The transactions span transportation and freight services, reverse logistics, wholesale distribution, logistics technology, and transportation infrastructure.
Which buyers appear in North Carolina logistics acquisitions?
The page features strategic operators and investors, including C.H. Robinson Worldwide, DHL Supply Chain, D&L Parts Company, BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions, H.I.G. Capital, and Quad-C Management.
What themes appear in recent North Carolina logistics deals?
Recent examples involve expanding transportation networks, adding returns capabilities, growing distribution footprints, and investing in logistics platforms. Deal rationales vary by transaction.
Are the transactions limited to companies headquartered in North Carolina?
No. The listed deals are associated with North Carolina, but targets and buyers may operate across multiple states or broader markets. For example, Cashwell Appliance Parts had locations in North Carolina and Virginia, while Armstrong Transport Group serves markets across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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