Eezy Import Acquires Lee Hardeman Customs Broker, Inc.

Logisyn Advisors is pleased to announce that Eezy Import has successfully acquired Lee Hardeman Customs Brokers, Inc. (LHCB). Our team was proud to represent Eezy Import during its search for a reputable, licensed U.S. customs broker.

Eezy Import is a technology-driven customs and compliance platform, focused on simplifying international trade through modern software solutions, data transparency, and streamlined customs processes. This acquisition represents a strategic milestone for Eezy Import, expanding its capabilities beyond a customs software provider to include an in-house customs broker license. By integrating licensed brokerage services, Eezy is now positioned to offer broader customs-clearing solutions, while expanding its operational footprint, customer base, sector expertise, and end-to-end service capabilities.

“Acquiring Lee Hardeman Customs Brokers, Inc. is a pivotal step in Eezy Import’s evolution. LHCB brings us a business with decades of credibility, loyal customers, and the right people behind it. This acquisition enables us to combine that experience with Eezy’s platform to meaningfully improve how importers navigate customs every day. From a technical standpoint, integrating this high-quality firm into our platform enables tighter data integration, faster exception handling, and greater control across the full customs entry workflow. The Logisyn team was instrumental in not just helping us identify the right partner, but also navigating the complexities of an M&A process with clarity and confidence.”   - Asaf Fridenson, CEO of Fridenson Group (Owner of Eezy Import)

Lee Hardeman Customs Brokers, Inc. is a well-established, licensed U.S. customs broker known for its hands-on service, deep regulatory expertise, and long-standing relationships with importers across multiple sectors. For Lee Hardeman, the transaction provides an opportunity for ownership to transition toward retirement and focus on family, while ensuring the company, employees, and clients are entrusted to an organization with strong leadership, cultural alignment, and a long-term growth vision. The acquisition also provides LHCB’s existing clients with a meaningful technological advantage by introducing Eezy Import’s modern software platform. This is an increasingly critical differentiator as companies across the transportation and logistics sector seek to stay competitive in an accelerating digital landscape. 

“This transaction represents the right next chapter for both our clients and our team. Logisyn’s understanding of our goals was instrumental in identifying our company as an optimal fit for Eezy Import. Their company brings the technology, especially AI, vision, and leadership needed to carry the business forward in a rapidly changing customs and compliance environment, while preserving the hands-on service and values we’ve built over four decades. The Logisyn team’s expertise ensured a smooth and efficient M&A process. I’m confident that our employees and customers are in excellent hands, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to transition the LHCB team into the Eezy team for the next 12 months.  Notably, Eezy has agreed to maintain our current staff in its entirety, including me, so the transition will be invisible to our clients. In January, 2027, I will be able to step into retirement knowing the company’s legacy will continue to grow.”  - Lee Hardeman, President of Lee Hardeman Customs Broker, Inc.

Logisyn Advisors’ role in this transaction was built on a long-standing relationship with Lee Hardeman dating back to 2022, developed through prior buy-side engagements and ongoing industry conference interactions. This familiarity enabled Logisyn to identify Eezy Import as a natural strategic and cultural fit, supporting Eezy’s growth objectives and providing the ideal foundation for Lee Hardeman’s thoughtful and confident exit.

“Our goal as a buy-side advisor is simple: to introduce buyers and sellers where there is a high certainty of close and then help guide the transaction to a successful completion. Once we understood Eezy Import’s strategy, it quickly became clear that Lee Hardeman Customs Brokers, Inc. was a strong strategic and cultural fit, and as we spent time with both teams, the alignment and shared commitment to a collaborative outcome were evident early on. Eezy’s ownership approached the process with a thoughtful, seller-friendly mindset, while Lee’s was honest, transparent, and candid from day one, significantly reducing friction during diligence and minimizing surprises. Ultimately, this transaction strengthens Eezy’s ability to serve clients by managing the full customs entry process internally, while allowing Lee to eventually step into retirement knowing his team and legacy are being carried forward with care, respect, and meaningful opportunity for continued growth.” – Cody Rothwell, Buy-Side Director at Logisyn

As with many successful transactions, this deal was driven by factors beyond financial considerations. The alignment of culture, shared values, and commitment to preserving the company's legacy was critical to achieving an outcome that benefits all stakeholders.