LEMOINE Announces Macro Companies’ Acquisition

LEMOINE, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company that provides full-service construction management and catastrophe recovery, announced the acquisition of Macro Companies, one of the world’s major emergency fuel and water suppliers.

Macro Companies, established in Broussard, Louisiana, has been responding to around 150 disaster occurrences in the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and Haiti, for nearly 100 years. The company operates and controls the largest company-owned fleet of specialized gasoline transportation and dispensing vehicles in the industry.

LEMOINE’s position as a global leader in emergency preparedness, catastrophe recovery, and community resilience is strengthened by this transaction. Currently, the organization has four service lines: disaster services, building construction, program services, and infrastructure. In addition to previous investments in Workforce Group and DCMC Partners, LEMOINE’s acquisition of Macro brings together more than 600 employees capable of providing a comprehensive suite of services to critical industries and governments preparing for and responding to natural disasters and emergencies.

“This service expansion is critical for LEMOINE in providing full-coverage emergency preparedness and disaster recovery services that create stronger, more resilient communities around the world,” LEMOINE CEO, Lenny Lemoine stated. “In times of emergency, water and fuel become the lifelines of a community and its first responders, and Macro Companies bring unparalleled experience managing logistics, transportation and distribution. This vital service combined with LEMOINE’s expertise in construction and disaster management uniquely positions our firm to deliver superior value to the communities and customers we serve, particularly in health care and mission-critical industries.”

“For nearly 100 years, Macro Companies and the McElligott family have upheld a longstanding commitment to the communities we serve in times of need—a commitment that will only be strengthened by this partnership,” said Macro Companies president Richard McElligott. “Our success has only been possible through the dedication of our employees and clients. We are excited to partner with Bernhard Capital Partners and LEMOINE, a company we respect and admire, because we share similar values. Our teams recognize the critical nature of the services we provide in times of need—when failure is not an option, commitment is non-negotiable, and our clients need a full-service provider they can trust.”

Macro’s Gulf Coast location and historic investments in people, technology, and equipment have resulted in decades of experience and unrivaled skill in responding to natural and man-made disasters. Potable water; a unique fleet of military-grade, all-terrain, and high-water vehicles; aviation fuelling; and industry-leading electronic data gathering on a specific mobile fueling application, utilized during and after disasters, are all services provided by Macro Companies.

Richard McElligott will remain as president of Macro Companies, while William McElligott will remain as vice president. Furthermore, the current leadership team will stay in place, and the organization’s headquarters will remain in Broussard, Louisiana.