Bosselman Tank and Trailer Purchases Kersten Trailer Sales

Bosselman Tank and Trailer (BT&T; Grand Island, Neb.) announced Aug. 3 that it had completed the acquisition of Kersten Trailer Sales (KTS) in Henderson, Colo. Both businesses focus on cargo tank sales, service, and repair.

The purchase of Kersten Trailer Sales adds a 30,000-sq-ft shop with 15 bays on a 10-acre campus right outside of Denver to Bosselman’s locations in Grand Island and North Platte, Neb. KTS, which moved to this location in 1997, has found it to be an excellent fit to service the refined fuel, crude oil, and agriculture customers along the front range.

The acquisition will help Bosselman Tank and Trailer to further expand its footprint into Colorado. Both businesses are family-owned, which should make for a seamless integration. Kersten Trailer Sales has a long-standing tradition of excellent customer service due to its commitment to its customers and knowledgeable technicians. Bosselman Tank and Trailer will retain all employees, with the exception of Kyle Kersten, who will assist with the transition. Wayne Garrett, general manager of BT&T, will oversee the transition and all operations.

Kyle Kersten, owner of Kersten Trailer Sales, commented, “My primary concern upon entering into this agreement was to make sure both our employees and customers were going to be taken care of by a like-minded company, who would maintain the day-to-day interaction with the people they are used to working with.”

“We look forward for the opportunity to grow our business into the Denver Metro area and are very happy to welcome Kersten’s employees, customers, and vendors to our team,” said Fred Bosselman, CEO of Bosselman Tank and Trailer. “This new territory will bring some changes for us that we are excited to learn more about.”

Bosselman Tank and Trailer (BT&T) sells and services tankers throughout the U.S., and is a part of a diverse portfolio of companies owned by Fred Bosselman. The companies have more than a 70-year history in the petroleum industry.

SOURCE: The Weekly Propane Newsletter, August 6, 2020. Weekly Propane Newsletter subscribers receive all the latest posted and spot prices from major terminals and refineries around the U.S. delivered to inboxes every week. Receive a center spread of posted prices with hundreds of postings updated each week, along with market analysis, insightful commentary, and much more not found elsewhere.