Paceline Agrees to Sell R.E.L.A.M.
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Paceline
DALLAS - Paceline Equity Partners, LLC affiliates announced they have agreed to sell R.E.L.A.M., Inc.
Paceline’s acquisition of R.E.L.A.M. was completed “in conjunction with the acquisition of 1435 Rail to collectively form R.E.L.A.M., and since that time, Paceline has undergone transformation and “organic growth initiatives.” These initiatives include strengthening its leadership, enhancing its go-to-market strategy, and expanding its fleet and service offerings, according to the release. In addition, it completed two acquisitions and divested non-core operations, which subsequently tripled revenue.
Paceline did not disclose financial terms of its agreement to sell, and the transaction is expected to close end of May 2026. As part of the transaction, Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financial advisor, and King & Spalding served as legal counsel to Paceline.
Paceline CEO Sam Loughlin said, “We are proud of what we have achieved at R.E.L.A.M., transforming the business into a market leading leasing provider of rail infrastructure support equipment across North America. . . What began as a dual acquisition with R.E.L.A.M. and 1435 Rail has grown into a differentiated platform through focused execution, thoughtful M&A, and a strong team.”
CIO Leigh Sansone said, “R.E.L.A.M. reflects Paceline’s strategy of identifying unique investment opportunities in our core sectors and partnering with talented management teams to accelerate growth and value creation. We wish the team continued success under new ownership.”
R.E.L.A.M. CEO John Roberts said, “Paceline has been an ideal partner to R.E.L.A.M., investing in the business with a vision for the future and executable path to value creation. . . With a strong foundation we developed with Paceline, we are confident in our ability to continue delivering the highest quality service to our customers as we begin our next chapter.”
