Pioneer Processors Acquired by The Loki Group

Atlanta, GA – November 5, 2021, Sunbelt Business Brokers – Atlanta (“Sunbelt Atlanta”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Pioneer Processors, LLP (“Pioneer Processors” or “Pioneer Firewood”), by The Loki Group. 

Headquartered in the Southeast United States, Pioneer Processors is the largest dedicated firewood processor in the region, with 18 years of operating history, strong brand recognition, and a reputation for reliability in a highly fragmented industry. The Company operates advanced, custom‑manufactured processing equipment and maintains close relationships with log suppliers to secure high‑quality feedstock, enabling efficient production and consistent product quality for its retail and distribution customers. 

Sunbelt Atlanta initiated and advised on the sale of Pioneer Processors, serving as the exclusive M&A advisor to the seller from opinion of value and confidential marketing through due diligence and closing. The transaction was led by Dealmaker Laura Chapman, who utilized Sunbelt Atlanta’s targeted sell‑side process to position the Company with qualified strategic buyers and structure a transaction aligned with the owner’s financial, succession, and transition objectives. 

This transaction underscores the strong demand from strategic and financial buyers for firewood, fuelwood, and specialty wood‑products businesses with scaled production, secure raw‑material supply, and long‑tenured customer relationships. Owners in wood products, biomass, and related processing sectors are seeing increased interest as buyers seek platforms with efficient operations, repeat revenue, and the ability to grow through geographic expansion and product diversification. 

Business owners considering a sale in the next 1–5 years can benefit from Sunbelt Atlanta’s confidential sell‑side advisory services, designed to maximize sales price, expand buyer reach, and structure a transition that fits personal timelines and legacy goals. Owners are encouraged to contact Sunbelt Atlanta 

for a confidential discussion of valuation, marketability, and timing within today’s active M&A environment for wood‑products and processing companies. 
For more information about Sunbelt Atlanta and its M&A advisory services for wood‑products and related industries, please visit www.sunbeltatlanta.com. 

If you would like more information about this topic or to discuss selling your company, please call Laura Chapman at 770‑936‑9099 EXT. 902 or email lchapman@sunbeltatlanta.com.

Sunbelt Atlanta is located at:
4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 111 Atlanta, GA 30341