Eagle Leasing Continues to Bolster New England Operations Through Graf Bros Leasing Acquisition

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eagle Leasing Company, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, today announced the acquisition of the portable storage assets of Graf Bros Leasing, headquartered in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The transaction further enhances Eagle Leasing’s established presence across New England.

Graf Bros Leasing has been a trusted provider of storage containers and trailers throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, serving contractors, industrial operators, municipalities, and commercial customers with reliable equipment and responsive local service. The addition of these assets increases fleet density in the Greater Boston and North Shore markets and enhances route efficiency across the region.

“This acquisition is a natural strategic fit within our existing New England footprint,” said Mike Ferrantino, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Eagle Leasing. “The Graf Bros fleet integrates seamlessly alongside Fortin Modular Storage, Wayside Trans. Corp., and Eagle Leasing’s Massachusetts operations. By increasing equipment density in a core market, we improve service responsiveness, optimize logistics, and create additional capacity to support continued regional growth.”

The transaction reflects Eagle Leasing’s disciplined acquisition strategy, focused on strengthening its position in core markets and partnering with high-quality operators who share its commitment to customer service and operational excellence.

“For decades, our priority has been taking care of our customers with dependable equipment and personalized service,” said Betsy Willey, President of Graf Bros Leasing. “Eagle Leasing shares those values and brings the operational scale and resources necessary to support the next phase of growth. We are confident our customers will benefit from this partnership.” Following the transaction, Graf Bros Leasing employees will remain with Eagle Leasing, helping ensure a seamless transition for customers while retaining the experience and operational expertise that have contributed to the company’s long-standing success.

Eagle Leasing is actively seeking additional opportunities to partner with high-quality portable storage operators across the Eastern United States 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 our Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, Michael Ferrantino at [e-mail].

Advisors

Buyers were represented by Bernicker Law PLLC on legal matters and by Alvarez & Marsal for business diligence.

About Graf Bros Leasing

Graf Bros Leasing, headquartered in Salisbury, MA, is a long-standing provider of leasing solutions serving customers throughout Massachusetts and the broader New England region. The company’s container business has supported construction, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers with dependable equipment and personalized service.

For more information, please visit: www.grafbrosleasing.com

About Eagle Leasing

Founded in 1967 in Orange, Connecticut, Eagle Leasing is a leading provider of containers, trailers, and mobile office solutions throughout the Eastern United States. Over nearly six decades, the Eagle Leasing name has become synonymous with quality equipment and dependable service. Eagle Leasing manages a fleet of thousands of units serving public utilities, industrial manufacturing, construction, warehousing and logistics, retail, education, and government markets.

In July 2025, Eagle Leasing was acquired by the Rent-A-Container Network, which subsequently rebranded its family of companies under the Eagle Leasing name. Legacy brands include Rent-A-Container, ModuGo, A-1 Mobile Storage, Kelcon, Stuff-It Storage, Fortin Modular Storage, Wayside Trans. Corp, Containers4Less, and Graf Bros Leasing.

For more information, please visit: www.eagleleasing.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