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Sonepar USA President on Unique Approach to M&A

Sonepar USA President Rob Taylor discusses the importance of keeping a “local” feel in the company's approach to M&A.

October 18, 2021

Sonepar USA President Approach to M&A

Sonepar USA, fresh off its market-shifting acquisition of Springfield Electric, has a specific profile of the type of company it looks to acquire in its approach to M&A.
Despite its status as one of the largest distributors in the world, Sonepar USA strives to maintain the local ownership and a small-company vibe of its newly added assets.
Sonepar USA President Rob Taylor opens the company’s M&A playbook, sharing insights about the businesses Sonepar targets to its integration process.

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