Calder Capital has been retained to assist a well-capitalized strategic buyer in acquiring a distribution or service company focused on oil, lubricants, fluid, chemical, and other general industrial supplies. Also of interest are quick lubes and car washes.
The ideal target company is generating $5M+ in revenue and is located in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, or Wisconsin. However, for quick lube or car wash businesses, our buyer is open to opportunities starting at $500k in revenue.
Acquisition Criteria:
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Primary Focus: quick lubes/oil change chains, car washes, distributors – diesel exhaust fluid, automotive & industrial lubricants, fuel, petal truck operators (route-based fluid delivery).
Fleet-Oriented Services: fleet fueling providers, bulk fueling & tank leasing programs, fleet card program operators, used oil/waste fluid collection, mobile maintenance or fleet service providers.
Agricultural & Industrial Distribution: agricultural fuel distributors, fertilizer & chemical distributors, industrial coolants/grease suppliers, oil/fluid blender-manufacturers.
Tank & Site Services: tank installation & maintenance, lube/fuel equipment distributors, fuel system monitoring.
Chemical & Consumables Distribution: car wash chemicals, auto shop supplies.
Geography: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, or Wisconsin.
Revenue: $5M+. Open to $500K+ for quick lubes and car washes.
Considerations: Our buyer is open to standalone operations or divestitures.
About Our Client:
Our client has established itself as a premier leader in providing services and the highest quality of oil products, lubricants, and supplies to customers throughout the Great Lakes region for nearly 40 years. The Company strives to exceed customer expectations with the various services it provides. Additionally, our client has a robust relationship with one of the nation’s leading brands in the oil industry.
Our client features a strong team with a community-based culture and is looking for a complementary business to continue its growth and diversification. Our client places a high value on generationally owned companies, as they are one themselves.
Our buyer is looking to be active in the day-to-day with the business they acquire and uphold its legacy over the long term.
If you are interested or know of a potentially interested party, please fill out the confidentially connect form or contact:
Parker Schaap
Direct: 616-610-4340
[email protected]