ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#acquisition–MacQueen Emergency has acquired Minnesota-based Emergency Response Solutions (ERS)—the leading fire equipment supplier for the state.
With this acquisition, MacQueen Emergency will add several premier emergency brands to their Minnesota portfolio, including MSA safety equipment and GLOBE turnout gear.
MacQueen Emergency is one of the largest fire apparatus dealers in the U.S., representing Pierce® Manufacturing, Skeeter Brush Trucks and E.J. Metals in seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In addition to mobile service, MacQueen operates 10 service locations throughout the Midwest, repairing all makes and models of fire apparatuses, rescue vehicles and heavy equipment.
MacQueen Emergency also offers complete apparatus upfitting solutions, ensuring that each department served has access to the latest best-in-class products and custom vehicle solutions firefighters need.
“We’re excited to add ERS personnel and products to our team. Our goal is to provide fire departments in Minnesota with a complete package of firefighting solutions—not just the truck but the tools and gear firefighters need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” said MacQueen CEO Dan Gage. “This partnership is going to help us do that.”
ERS is currently headquartered in East Bethel, Minnesota, and has been serving fire departments in Minnesota for nearly a decade.
“I’m very proud of what our organization has achieved,” said ERS President Brian Bramley. “We trust MacQueen Emergency is the right fit to continue the ERS legacy of providing Minnesota firefighters with the best life-saving products, service and support.”
MacQueen Emergency is part of MacQueen Equipment, LLC, a portfolio company of Rotunda Capital Partners.
About MacQueen Group:
The MacQueen Group offers a mix of municipal, fire and safe dig equipment including street sweepers, sewer cleaners, refuse trucks, snow removal equipment, fire trucks, and vacuum excavators. MacQueen has ten locations in the upper Midwest with its headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. In addition to sales, MacQueen offers quality support by offering a large parts inventory, local service centers, mobile service capabilities, and specialized operator training. For more: https://www.macqueeneq.com/firerescue/
About Rotunda Capital:
Rotunda Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests equity capital in established and profitable lower middle market companies. The firm uses a rigorous approach to identify market-leading companies with identifiable growth opportunities and capable management teams in targeted sectors, including distribution, logistics, specialty finance, and business services. Rotunda Capital partners with management to build data-driven growth platforms. Since 2009, Rotunda Capital has completed twelve platform investments and realized five exits. The partners of Rotunda Capital actively provide guidance and draw on deep industry and financial relationships to contribute to the successful execution of Rotunda’s companies’ strategic plans. For more, visit www.rotundacapital.com.
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