Celebrity Coaches, a portfolio company of Allied Industrial Partners, has expanded with the acquisition of BandWagon RV Rentals.
Celebrity Coaches specializes in designing, fabricating, and leasing custom luxury motorcoaches used across America by artists in the entertainment industry, as well as by sports teams and politicians. The company, led by CEO Mike Comegna, was founded in 2005 and is headquartered near Nashville in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
BandWagon provides transportation services to touring artists, bands, and crews as a cost-effective alternative to traditional luxury entertainer coaches. These vehicles are particularly suited for emerging artists and smaller tours that require flexible, mid-tier transportation options, offering the comfort and amenities of a tour bus with the affordability and convenience of an RV. BandWagon, led by President Jeremy Clarke, was founded in 2009 by Marvin Clarke and is headquartered in Bowling Green, Indiana.
“By bringing together the two respective leaders in their subsectors, we are setting a new standard for excellence in transportation for the entertainment world,” said Mike Comegna. “From emerging artists to established acts, Celebrity offers tailored touring solutions for every stage of our clients’ careers.”
The addition of BandWagon expands Celebrity Coaches’ fleet to over 120 vehicles, transforming it into a one-stop shop for touring managers to bundle transportation options for artists, crew, and support staff.
In addition to its fleet of luxury motorcoaches and high-end recreational vehicles, Celebrity Coaches operates an 18,000-square-foot facility with temperature-controlled equipment storage, laundry facilities, washing bays, and secure 24/7 parking. Celebrity Coaches’ services also include providing drivers, ensuring regulatory compliance, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining record-keeping.
Allied Industrial acquired Celebrity Coaches in March 2024, and the acquisition of BandWagon follows its April 2024 acquisition of Moonstruck Leasing, a Nashville-headquartered motorcoach leasing company.
“We are proud to continue to support strategic add-on investments as we build a diversified and scaled entertainment infrastructure platform to take advantage of strong demand for live entertainment nationwide,” said Bradford Rossi and Philip Wright, co-founders and managing partners of Allied Industrial, in a released statement.
Allied Industrial invests in lower and middle-market companies with EBITDA from $5 million to $30 million. Sectors of interest include industrial rentals, manufacturing, distribution, environmental services, and infrastructure. The firm was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Houston.
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