Headhaul Capital Partners LLC and Argosy Investment Partners V announced the acquisition of Great Western Leasing and Sales, LLC ("GWLS") in partnership with the existing management team. Great Western Leasing is a leading full-service, integrated solutions provider to the flatbed and specialized trailer industry. The Company operates a network of strategically located facilities in the Western United States which offer customers a broad range of sales, financing, leasing and rental options for new and used trailers, as well as after-market trailer repair and maintenance.
"The management team is excited to be working with Headhaul Capital and Argosy to accelerate the growth of our business," stated Sean Norton, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Great Western Leasing. "We will continue to stay focused on offering differentiated trailer sales, financing, and repair and maintenance solutions to meet the varied equipment needs of our customers."
"We are looking forward to working with the management team to enhance and expand GWLS's operations," stated Seth Wilson, Headhaul Capital's Managing Partner. "We continue to be impressed by the company's depth of knowledge and experience, as well as its strong focus on customer service."
"GWLS has a rich history dating back to 1971. We are excited to partner with both Headhaul Capital, given their deep experience in the transportation industry, and the management team to write the next chapter in the development of GWLS," said Keven Shanahan, a Partner at Argosy Investment Partners.
Great Western Leasing and Sales, LLC, based in Irvine, CA, is a leading full-service, integrated solutions provider to the flatbed and specialized trailer industry. The Company operates a network of strategically located facilities in the Western United States which offer customers a broad range of sales, financing, leasing and rental options for new and used trailers, as well as after-market trailer repair and maintenance. The Company distributes trailers for a broad range of manufacturers including Fontaine Trailer Company, Wilson Trailer Company, East Manufacturing Corporation, Manac Trailers USA, XL Specialized Trailers and Side Dump Industries.