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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners scoops up The Rapid Group; Brightstar bets on automated warehouse trends with Material Handling Group USA

Reported by Pehub ·Privateequityinternational
Oct 20, 2026· 1 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) has acquired The Rapid Group, according to PE Hub.
  • • Brightstar Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Material Handling Group USA, a move tied to automated warehouse trends.
  • • Kian Capital Partners has partnered with Allen Supply.
  • • Eric Kanter, managing director and head of industrial services at MSCP, discussed the transaction with PE Hub.
Summary
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has acquired The Rapid Group, PE Hub reported. The publication interviewed Eric Kanter, a managing director and head of industrial services at MSCP, on the deal. The source material available for this report does not include deal terms, valuation, or the target's financial details.

In a separate transaction, Brightstar Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Material Handling Group USA. The headline links the investment to automated warehouse trends, positioning the company within the growing demand for warehouse automation and material handling equipment. Kian Capital Partners also announced a partnership with Allen Supply, according to the same PE Hub report.

Taken together, the three transactions point to continued private equity interest in industrial services and warehouse-related businesses. Further detail on pricing and strategic rationale is not available in the source material.

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