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  • In Materials Handling
  • | Editorial Team
  • | July 3, 2018

Kalmar Sells Its Rough Terrain Handling Business In The US To Texas-Based Investment Group And Management.

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Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement to sell its rough terrain handling business, Kalmar Rough Terrain Center (KRTC), to the management and a Texas-based investment group, led by Independent Bankers Capital Funds (IBCF) and Congruent Investment Partners, LLC (Congruent). The contract was signed and is effective as of 29 June 2018.

Kalmar Rough Terrain Center is a specialised manufacturer of rough terrain material handling equipment for both the defense and commercial markets. It is also a manufacturer and distributor of parts and a service provider to existing equipment. Its portfolio includes the RT240 Rough Terrain Container Handler and the RT022 Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift that are specially built to military standards, with a proven ability to provide exceptional container handling in the toughest environments, as well as the RT290 Rough Terrain Container Handler for commercial operations. KRTC is headquartered in Cibolo, Texas, US, and its facility includes four buildings on 13.3 acres.

“This transaction follows Kalmar’s strategy to focus on container ports, heavy industry and distribution segments. The rough terrain handling business is outside these core areas. Furthermore, KRTC operates to a large extent as a stand-alone business with limited synergies with the rest of Kalmar,” comments Antti Kaunonen, President of Kalmar.

“After a strong period of ownership by Kalmar, we are thrilled to begin our next chapter as an independently owned and operated small business, based in Cibolo, Texas,” comments Stephen Speakes, President and CEO, KRTC. “The management’s partnership with IBCF and Congruent positions the company very well to excel in the future. The combination of our operating strengths in rough terrain with their broad industry expertise and strong financial backing will allow the company to maintain a robust core base while aggressively pursuing growth opportunities. We think this is not only a win for the employees, customers and vendors of the company, but also the broader San Antonio and Central Texas markets. We’d like to thank Kalmar for their support through this process and their stewardship as owners.”

“We, as a Texas based Small Business Investment Company, consider it an honor to partner with the very talented management team and employees of KRTC as they embark on their next phase of growth as a Texas owned small business” comments Barry Conrad, Managing Partner of IBCF.

“We’re excited to partner with IBCF and the management in acquiring KRTC. We believe the platform is built to thrive, on both the military and commercial sides, under Stephen’s leadership and as a standalone, domestically-owned small business,” comments Travis Baldwin, Managing Member of Congruent. “This continues Congruent’s strategy of aligning with best-in-class management teams to build and grow businesses in the lower middle market.”

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