Scales - Ownership and Business Overview

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Scales Ownership

Who owns Scales?

Scales is owned by Direct Capital. It was acquired on May 3, 2011.

Is Scales PE-backed?

Yes. Scales is owned by private equity investor Direct Capital.

Scales Business Overview

Where is Scales headquartered?

Scales is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.

What sector is Scales in?

Scales is a transportation company.

When was Scales founded?

Scales was founded in 1897.

Transportation M&A Summary in 2011

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, transportation ranked 19 in number of deals in 2011. The largest transportation acquisition in 2011 was Triton International - which was acquired by HarbourVest Partners for $1.0B.

Join Mergr to view all 122 acquisitions of transportation companies in 2011, including 27 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 95 by strategics.

Scales

Scales Corporation Ltd.

52 Cashel Street,
Christchurch, 8013
New Zealand,
+64 3 379 7720
www.scalescorporation.co.nz

Scales is a provider of essential supply chain services for primary exporters, importers, and FMCG businesses. Scales Corp's horticulture division involves the global exporting of apples while its storage and logistics division includes nationwide cold storage coverage and a logistics business specializing in the sea and air freight of primary produce. Scales was founded in 1897 and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Transportation

Established

1897

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