M&A Deal Summary

Jones Companies Acquires Volume Freight

On February 3, 2020, Jones Companies acquired transportation company Volume Freight

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Jones Companies’ 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Jones Companies’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Jones Companies’ 1st transaction in Mississippi.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-02-03
Target Volume Freight
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Jones Companies
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Volume Freight

Columbus, Mississippi, United States
Formed in 1994, Volume Freight is a family-owned and operated logistics and transport company based in Columbus, Mississippi.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Jones Companies

Columbia, Mississippi, United States

Category Company
Founded 1949
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Jones Companies engages in lumber business and has established themselves as the Integrated Energy Construction Support company in North America. Made up of leaders in the Trucking, Matting, Mobile Fuel Management, Supplies, Temporary Storage & Mobile Office Industries, and Pipeline Traceability, Jones is positioned to handle any size job efficiently and safely.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Mississippi) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-30 Yak Access

Columbia, Mississippi, United States

Yak Access provides temporary roadway solutions to remote construction sites, primarily serving the oil and gas pipeline and powerline sectors in the United States. The company comprises three related businesses – Yak Mat, New South Access and Environmental Solutions, and BluRoc – offering a full suite of solutions, including hardwood mats, temporary and permanent access roads, site evaluation, design and installation of access plans, and mat removal. Yak Access was founded in 2016 and is based in Columbia, Maryland.

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