M&A Deal Summary

Contrans Group Acquires Wilburn Archer Trucking

On January 5, 2012, Contrans Group acquired transportation company Wilburn Archer Trucking

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Contrans Group’s 5th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Contrans Group’s 6th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Contrans Group’s 2nd transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-01-05
Target Wilburn Archer Trucking
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Contrans Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Wilburn Archer Trucking

Norwood, Ontario, Canada
Wilburn Archer Trucking is a provider of specialized transportation services using pneumatic tanks and hopper trailers.

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Buyer

Contrans Group

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Transportation
Employees1,574
DESCRIPTION

Contrans Group Inc. is a provider of specialized transportation services either through specialized equipment or service offerings to customers.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 10
Sector: Transportation M&A 5 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 8
State: Ontario M&A 2 of 4
Country: Canada M&A 6 of 10
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-14 Aim Transportation - Flatbed Trucking Business

Canada

Aim Transportation - Flatbed Trucking Business fleet consists of 15 tractors and 22 tandem flatbed trailers and will be based out of Contrans’ terminal located in Hagersville, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-16 Mackinnon Transport - Van Division

Canada

Mackinnon Transport - Van Division is a provider of transportation services. The division operates tandem, tandem dry box vans within Canada and between Canada and the United States.

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