Wynnchurch Capital to Acquire Arcosa Marine

The transaction represents a corporate carve-out of Arcosa, Inc.'s marine products business.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., a leading middle-market private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arcosa Marine Products, Inc. from Arcosa, Inc. Arcosa Marine is a leading manufacturer of hopper barges, tank barges, fiberglass covers, and marine components serving the inland waterway transportation market.

Why it matters

The acquisition will establish Arcosa Marine as an independent, standalone platform under Wynnchurch ownership, allowing the company to benefit from a dedicated strategic focus and enhanced operational flexibility. This investment highlights Wynnchurch's capability in executing complex carve-outs and partnering with industrial businesses to drive operational improvement and long-term growth.

The details

Arcosa Marine operates six strategically located manufacturing facilities across the inland waterway system, serving a diversified customer base moving dry agricultural goods, aggregates, petroleum products, and other bulk cargo throughout the Upper and Lower Mississippi and Ohio River systems. Wynnchurch sees meaningful opportunities to invest in the company's operations and pursue both organic and strategic growth initiatives.

  • The transaction is expected to close in the coming months.

The players

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P.

A leading middle-market private equity firm headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, with an affiliate in Canada. Wynnchurch was founded in 1999 and specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings.

Arcosa Marine Products, Inc.

A leading manufacturer of hopper barges, tank barges, fiberglass covers, and marine components serving the inland waterway transportation market. Arcosa Marine operates six strategically located manufacturing facilities across the inland waterway system.

Arcosa, Inc.

A publicly traded company (NYSE: ACA) that is selling its marine products business to Wynnchurch Capital through this transaction.

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What they’re saying

“Arcosa Marine is a leading barge manufacturer with strong fundamentals, attractive end markets, and a long-standing reputation for quality and safety. As a standalone business, we believe the Company will benefit from a dedicated strategic focus and enhanced operational flexibility. This investment highlights Wynnchurch's capability in executing complex carve-outs and partnering with industrial businesses to drive operational improvement and long-term growth.”

— Greg Gleason, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch (businesswire.com)

“Arcosa Marine operates in a critical segment of the U.S. transportation infrastructure with favorable long-term demand drivers. We see meaningful opportunities to invest in the Company's operations and pursue both organic and strategic growth initiatives. We look forward to working closely with management to accelerate these value creation opportunities.”

— Mike MacKay, Principal at Wynnchurch (businesswire.com)

What’s next

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the coming months.

The takeaway

This acquisition highlights Wynnchurch's expertise in executing complex carve-outs and partnering with industrial businesses to drive operational improvements and long-term growth. The standalone Arcosa Marine platform will benefit from a dedicated strategic focus and enhanced flexibility to pursue organic and inorganic growth opportunities in the critical inland waterway transportation market.