This past year has been an unprecedented year for the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space, hitting $5 trillion in volume in 2021 through over 40,000 transactions. The number of transactions in the distribution and manufacturing space has caused owners to take a closer look at their options regarding selling and/or acquisition options.
Founded in 1949, Western Steel and Plumbing is a leading distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with two locations in Bismarck and Minot, North Dakota.
Benjamin Supply was started by Anton Benjamin, and then brothers Marty and Sid Berman bought the business in 1950. It was Marty’s wife Ruth and her son Mark Berman that transformed the company into the institution that it is today.
Two Industrial PVF distribution vets purchase California-based Ace Stainless Supply at height of pandemic, focus on service and e-Commerce propels success.
For Ed Long and Tom Murphy, the decision was almost a no-brainer. And if you’ve seen the way the two are transforming the 40-year-old stainless pipe, valves, fittings distributor — Ace Stainless — since purchasing the company in 2020, you’d be shocked to know it’s just a team of about 10 people behind the major growth.
Founded in 1940, Brown Supply is a leading distributor of waterworks products such as water/sewer pipes, fire hydrants, marking flags, equipment and supplies with four locations across Iowa.
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has announced that effective July 13, the company has purchased Neenah Enterprises, headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin.