January 12, 2026 – A&M Capital Strategic Investments (“AMCSI”), A&M Capital’s dedicated active minority investment strategy, is pleased to announce a minority investment alongside ATL Partners (“ATL”), a middle-market private equity firm focused on commercial aerospace, national security, and transportation & logistics sectors, in support of the acquisitions of SkyMark Companies (“SkyMark”) and Rampmaster.
Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, SkyMark is a leading manufacturer of aircraft refueling trucks and hydrant dispensers as well as other transportation-related specialty vehicles. Rampmaster is a premier designer and manufacturer of aircraft refueling solutions for commercial and general aviation markets.
As part of the transactions, ATL will combine SkyMark and Rampmaster to create a leading global specialty vehicle equipment platform focused on the growing aviation solutions, refueling and ground support equipment markets.
Both the SkyMark and Rampmaster management teams will maintain leadership roles and will roll significant equity stakes into the combined company. SkyMark and Rampmaster will continue to operate under their respective brands.
AMCSI’s evaluation of the opportunity benefitted from A&M Consulting’s expertise and engagement across multiple elements of the due diligence process for both businesses.
About A&M Capital
A&M Capital is a multi-strategy middle-market private equity investment firm with over $6 billion in commitments under management across its funds, vehicles and accounts. The firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by a strategic association with A&M Consulting, a leading global operationally focused advisory firm.
AMCSI, with total commitments under management of ~$835 million, is A&M Capital’s dedicated active minority investment strategy focused on partnering with middle market private equity firms in their core areas of expertise. AMCSI leverages the experience of its dealmaking professionals and its strategic association with A&M Consulting’s market-leading private equity services business to facilitate value-added partnership. AMCSI’s investments span a variety of industries, supporting companies with sustainable growth and value creation objectives. For more information, visit www.a-mcapital.com.
About SkyMark Companies
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kansas City, SkyMark is a global leader in the design and manufacture of aircraft refueling trucks and hydrant dispensers as well as other transportation-related specialty vehicles for critical industries. SkyMark serves commercial and government customers across the aviation, liquid waste, rail maintenance, and bulk fuel transport markets. For more information, visit https://skymarkcompanies.com/.
About Rampmaster
Rampmaster manufactures the aviation industry’s only aircraft refueler truck with a modular design and patented engine management system. The power, pump, and tank modules easily swap out for maintenance, repair, upgrade, or overhaul. Since its founding in 1968 by the Watkins family, Rampmaster has consistently evolved leveraging unprecedented technical product innovation, quality production standards, environmental leadership, and customer service second to none. For more information, visit https://www.rampmasters.com/.
About ATL Partners
Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in commercial aerospace, national security, and transportation & logistics companies. ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with experienced investment professionals and strong operating executives who have decades of combined experience in each of ATL’s core sectors. For more information, visit https://www.atlpartners.com.
