Arcosa sells its barge business to Wynnchurch Capital for $450M

Tracing its roots back to 1903 and marketed under the Arcosa Marine, Nabrico and Wintech brands, the Arcosa’s barge business is a leading manufacturer of inland barges, fiberglass barge covers, winches and marine hardware with operations located along the U.S. inland river systems. Revenues and adjusted segment EBITDA were $383 million and $68 million, respectively, in 2025.

“With a strong backlog that provides production visibility deep into 2026 and market fundamentals supporting a healthy replacement cycle, we believe this is the right time to transition the barge business to an owner aligned with its long-term growth plans,” said Antonio Carrillo, president and CEO of Arcosa. “I am confident in its continued success under the focused ownership of Wynnchurch. I want to thank our talented leadership team, dedicated employees and longstanding customers for their significant contributions to Arcosa Marine. We look forward to Arcosa Marine building on its strong reputation for providing best-in-class products in this next chapter.”

Rosemont, Ill.-headquartered Wynnchurch Capital L.P. notes that the transaction represents a corporate carve-out of Arcosa Inc.’s marine products business and will establish Arcosa Marine as an independent, standalone platform under Wynnchurch ownership.

Headquartered in Covington, La., Arcosa Marine operates six strategically located manufacturing facilities across the inland waterway system.

Greg Gleason, managing partner at Wynnchurch, said, ​“Arcosa Marine is a leading barge manufacturer with strong fundamentals, attractive end markets, and a long-standing reputation for quality and safety. As a standalone business, we believe the company will benefit from a dedicated strategic focus and enhanced operational flexibility. This investment highlights Wynnchurch’s capability in executing complex carve-outs and partnering with industrial businesses to drive operational improvement and long-term growth.”

Mike MacKay, principal at Wynnchurch, added, ​“Arcosa Marine operates in a critical segment of the U.S. transportation infrastructure with favorable long-term demand drivers. We see meaningful opportunities to invest in the Company’s operations and pursue both organic and strategic growth initiatives. We look forward to working closely with management to accelerate these value creation opportunities.”