ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rent-A-Container (“RAC” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, today announced the acquisition of Wayside Trans. Corp. (“Wayside”), a leading New England provider of custom shipping containers, offices, trailers, and portable storage solutions.
Founded in 1933 and based in Peabody, Massachusetts, Wayside has been a multi-generational, woman-owned business known for its craftsmanship, customer-first culture, and ability to provide highly customized container solutions across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. With in-house carpenters, welders, electricians, plumbers, and mechanics, the company has built a reputation for its creative and flexible approach to customer needs.
“We are thrilled to welcome Wayside to the Rent-A-Container family,” said Michael Ferrantino, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Rent-A-Container. “Wayside’s long history of service excellence and highly skilled team make it a perfect addition to our Northeast platform. This acquisition deepens our regional density and enhances our ability to deliver best-in-class service to customers across New England.”
“It was important to us to partner with a company that puts people first,” said Molly E. Kelley, CEO of Wayside Trans. Corp. “For over 90 years, Wayside has taken pride in delivering creative, dependable solutions to our customers. Partnering with Rent-A-Container allows us to continue that legacy while gaining the support and resources of a scaled national organization. We look forward to this next chapter of growth.”
The majority of Wayside Trans. Corp. employees will remain with the combined company post-closing, ensuring operational continuity and preserving the team’s deep expertise and customer relationships.
RAC is actively seeking additional opportunities to partner with high-quality portable storage operators who share its commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
If you are interested in discussing your business or your fleet of portable storage assets, please contact RAC’s Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, Michael Ferrantino at [email protected].
Advisors
Buyers were represented by Bernicker Law PLLC on legal matters and by Alvarez & Marsal for business diligence.
About Wayside Trans. Corp.
Wayside Trans Corp., founded in 1933 and headquartered in Peabody, MA, is a multi-generational provider of portable storage containers, custom modular units, trailers, and jobsite solutions throughout New England and New Jersey. Wayside is known for its technical capabilities, creative retrofits, and exceptional customer service.
For more information, please visit: www.waysideworks.com
About Rent-A-Container (Powered by ModuGo)
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, Rent-A-Container manages a fleet of over 25,000 shipping containers, semi-trailers, and ground level offices (“GLOs”) leased to customers needing portable storage or office space. RAC differentiates itself from larger competitors by offering the same high-quality equipment with fewer hassles and hidden fees. Its brands include Rent-A-Container, Eagle Leasing, ModuGo, A-1 Portable Storage, Stuff-It Storage, Fortin Modular Storage, and Kelcon.
For more information, please visit: www.rentacontainer.com
About Kinderhook Industries
Founded in 2003, Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that has raised $10 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 500 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching differentiated, growth-oriented investment opportunities with financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental & industrial services, and automotive & light manufacturing sectors.
For more information, please visit: www.kinderhook.com
Contacts
Michael Ferrantino
[email protected]
