G.F. Gay Le Breton and Mitch Murray, Chaffe & Associates Inc. // November 3, 2025 //

Several Louisiana-based companies are growing aggressively through acquisitions.
Within the past five weeks, T. Parker Host, Sazerac Company, Maritime Partners and Danos each completed their second or even third acquisition of the year.

T. Parker Host doubles down on Gulf Coast Terminals

In September, T. Parker Host, the maritime logistics and terminal operator headquartered in Avondale, announced its acquisition of Impala Terminals Burnside, a bulk terminal located on the Lower Mississippi River in Ascension Parish. The company also acquired Impala Fleeting Burnside, which manages barge operations at the site.  Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition will strengthen HOST’s long-term strategic presence on the Lower Mississippi River and support growth.  HOST will invest an additional $6 million to upgrade equipment and expand operations at the terminal, which handles commodities such as coal, petroleum coke, bauxite and alumina.

The 230-acre site, now known as Ascension Bulk Terminal, is HOST’s third privately owned terminal in Louisiana. The company’s portfolio in the state covers more than 1,500 acres of terminal property, including United Bulk in Davant, Avondale Global Gateway in Avondale and operations at Port Allen. More than 1.000 acres are available for future development.

This transaction follows HOST’s July acquisition of Transmarine Navigation Corporation, a California-based vessel agency, expanding operations to the West Coast and Hawaii. That acquisition increased HOST’s service capabilities and made it the largest independent tramp ship agency in the U.S.

Sazerac grows spirits portfolio with vodka acquisition

New Orleans-based spirits powerhouse Sazerac Company continued its brand acquisition streak in October with the purchase of a Texas-based small batch spirits company, Western Son Vodka, for an undisclosed amount. This rapidly growing craft vodka label is known for its flavored vodka line, in addition to distilling gin.

The flavored spirits market is expected to grow 17.89% from 2025 to 2035, according to data from Market Research Future.  The transaction will also add production capacity and capabilities to the Sazerac network, according to the company’s CEO Jake Wenz.

The deal bolsters Sazerac’s presence in the vodka category, following its January purchase of Svedka Vodka from Constellation Brands.  These moves build on Sazerac’s 2024 acquisition of BuzzBallz, the ready-to-drink cocktail company known for its colorful, spherical packaging. Together, the transactions reflect Sazerac’s ongoing strategy of expanding across spirit categories and capturing additional shelf space through brand-led growth. 

Danos completes third acquisition of 2025

Danos Inc., headquartered in Gray, Louisiana, announced its third deal of 2025 in September with the acquisition of Panel Specialists, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial control panels. The Houma-based company’s services include panel fabrication, automation and the maintenance and repair of valves.

The move follows two earlier acquisitions. In August, Danos purchased the U.S. onshore oil and gas labor supply operations of John Wood Group, and in February, it acquired X-Pro Valve, a Louisiana-based provider of valve and actuator products used across energy infrastructure. With three acquisitions in under a year, Danos is executing on a strategy to diversify and grow its industrial services platform across the Gulf Coast and beyond.

Maritime Partners expands again with West Gulf Marine

Maritime Partners, a leading Metairie-based provider of maritime solutions, continued its run of acquisitions in October with the purchase of West Gulf Marine, a family-owned Galveston shipyard specializing in tank barge construction for inland and intracoastal transport of oil and petrochemicals. The company built its first barges for Cenac Towing and went on to have customers such as Kirby Corp., Canal Brage Company and Enterprise Product Partners.

This marks Maritime’s second acquisition of 2025. In August, the company acquired Centerline Logistics, a premier U.S. operator of Jones Act-qualified liquid petroleum barges, bunkering services, ship assist operations, and terminal transport across the West, East, and Gulf Coasts. Together, the deals significantly expand Maritime Partners’ operational footprint and service capabilities across U.S. waterways.

G.F. Gay Le Breton is managing director for Chaffe & Associates Inc., responsible for the corporate finance activities of the firm. Mitch Murray is a corporate finance analyst with the firm. Investment banking services are provided by Chaffe Securities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. For more information, visit http://chaffe-associates.com.