Pacific West Acquired Coleman Industrial Construction
The Kansas City-based construction firm has become a subsidiary of Pacific West as part of a national growth strategy.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Construction
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Pacific West has finalized the acquisition of Coleman Industrial Construction to expand its specialized rail and environmental services. The deal integrates the Kansas City firm into Pacific West's existing platform.
Why it matters
The acquisition combines specialized expertise in rail and environmental contracting to extend the firm's reach. Pacific West aims to bolster its national capabilities through this integration.
Coleman Industrial Construction brings nearly five decades of industry history to the platform, having been founded in 1979. This marks the third add-on acquisition completed by Pacific West since late 2022.
The players
Pacific West
This is a construction services firm that is currently expanding its national platform through a series of strategic acquisitions.
Coleman Industrial Construction
Founded in 1979 in Kansas City, this firm specializes in rail and environmental contracting services.
Bluejay Capital Partners
This Denver-based private equity firm provides the financial backing for Pacific West and its growth strategy.
Paul Freeman
He recently joined the business development team at Pacific West to help oversee growth initiatives.
The details
Coleman Industrial Construction will operate as a subsidiary of Pacific West, which is backed by private equity firm Bluejay Capital Partners. Paul Freeman has also joined the Pacific West business development team as part of the broader organizational shift.
Timeline
Coleman Industrial Construction was founded in 1979.
Pacific West acquired Eagle Remediation & Demolition Services in December 2022.
Pacific West acquired Overley's & Hawkke in July 2023.
The acquisition of Coleman Industrial Construction was announced on September 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the pattern of aggressive industry consolidation driven by private equity investment in specialized construction markets. The deal positions Pacific West to better compete against larger regional players by scaling its specialty service offerings.
Local project clients may see changes in service availability as Coleman integrates into the larger Pacific West platform. The firm plans to continue growing through future acquisitions, which could impact the local construction market competitive landscape.
The takeaway
The firm intends to continue scaling its national presence through a combination of organic growth and further strategic acquisitions. Investors and clients should monitor how these combined entities integrate their respective rail and environmental service capabilities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Railway Gazette International.
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