Diamond Forest Resources, Inc. Acquired by McVantage Packaging, LLC

We are pleased to announce the sale of our client, Diamond Forest Resources, Inc., to McVantage Packaging, LLC. The acquisition closed August 3, 2026.

Located in Morehead, Kentucky, Diamond Forest Resources, Inc. is a leading provider of pallet manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain solutions serving customers throughout North America. Founded in 1985, the company designs and manufactures custom pallet solutions while offering a comprehensive suite of services, including packaging consultation, inventory management, third-party logistics, heat treating, recycling programs, and nationwide pallet brokerage. With clients across more than 40 states, Diamond Forest has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions tailored to each customer’s operational needs. Backed by decades of industry experience and a customer-first approach, the company helps businesses optimize their packaging and logistics operations through innovative products and reliable service.

Headquartered in Tuscumbia, Alabama, McVantage Packaging, LLC  is a leading manufacturer of wooden pallets, crates, industrial lumber, and custom wood packaging solutions serving customers throughout the Central and Southeastern United States. With more than 70 years of industry experience and four generations of expertise, the company provides engineered pallet designs, heat-treated export packaging, industrial lumber, and comprehensive pallet recycling and repair services. With manufacturing and recycling operations in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee, McVantage Packaging combines advanced production capabilities with a customer-focused approach to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions that help businesses optimize their supply chains.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A, Central Region – Michael Goss, and his team led by Managing Director, M&A, Andre Farahmandi and Vice President, M&A, Brennon Dunbar successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Doug Morrow and Senior M&A Advisor, Bryce Gray established the initial relationship with Diamond Forest Resources, Inc.

“Working with the Generational Group seemed like a good move for us when the time came. Then, getting with the team from McVantage, we felt the culture and timing were right to create long-term value for our customers, employees, and suppliers. We look forward to this relationship,” said Todd McClurg, President of Diamond Forest Resources.

Eddie Daniel, President of McVantage Packaging, LLC, reflected on working with Generational by saying, “They were good to work with during this process. Diamond Forest was a good fit for McVantage’s plans for growth. Todd and his team have done a very nice job building a business, and we feel the combined company has synergies for the future. The company rhythms of DFR really line up with the goals of McVantage to provide relational value in everything we do.”

Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, “We are proud to have advised on this transaction, bringing together two organizations whose complementary expertise creates new opportunities for innovation and expansion. We are excited to see the positive impact this partnership will have on their continued success.”