Vineland pallet recycler acquired by Michigan company

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gorgo Group was acquired by Kamps Inc., a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based large pallet recycling company.

Vineland-based Gorgo is a collection of companies providing pallets, packaging, logistics services and landscape mulch throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Anthony Gorgo founded the company in 1979 and sold it to Louis Chini in 1994, who then sold out to partners Bryan Kruysman Jr. and Nick Biagi in 2011.

The company’s pallet division specializes in full-service recycling and custom manufacturing, and the packaging and logistics divisions provide auxiliary support for supply chains in the region.

Gorgo has more than 200 employees and operates about 400 trailers. All employees, along with the owners, will stay on board.

“Bryan and Nick have grown Gorgo Pallet significantly over the past decade due to their entrepreneurial spirit, uncompromising customer service, and ability to build a strong team,” Kamps President Mitchell Kamps said in a statement. “We appreciate their additional product and service offerings which have provided extra value for their customers. We look forward to parlaying these additional services to our customer base in the North-East region and beyond.”

Biagi said that he and his business partner were drawn by Kamps’ “commitment to maintaining a family atmosphere, while having such a large footprint.”

“As the industry continues its move towards national versus regional coverage, choosing a partner who aligns with our core values and local focus was of the utmost importance,” he said.

The Gorgo acquisition expands Kamps’ national presence to 45 asset-based locations across five regions. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]