RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised ACL Airshop, a global leader in air cargo unit load device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers and other transportation clients, on its acquisition by Alinda Capital Partners (Alinda). ACL Airshop is a portfolio company of Argosy Private Equity (Argosy), Balance Point Capital (Balance Point), ORIX Private Equity Solutions, Azalea Capital (Azalea) and Ranger Aerospace (Ranger). The transaction was led by Chris Rogers, Chris Smith, Mike Rohman and Anya Bahros of the Harris Williams Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) Group.
“Air cargo is a long-term growth market,” said Chris Rogers, a managing director at Harris Williams. “Multiple factors are driving sustained demand for air cargo equipment and services, and we are seeing investors becoming increasingly active in this space.”
“ACL Airshop is a critical enabler of air cargo operations around the world, meeting the urgent needs of its customers through a global and strategically curated network of hub locations and a culture that prioritizes rapid responsiveness,” added Chris Smith, a director at Harris Williams. “We are excited to watch ACL Airshop continue to grow in partnership with Alinda.”
ACL Airshop is a full-service fleet management and equipment solutions provider to the air cargo industry. The company leases,…