September M&A Roundup: Rexel, Watsco, ORS Lead the Way
Get our rundown of every deal we published during September, along with our updated monthly deal count and breakdown of year-to-date transactions by product category.
October 1, 2026
This is the 10th acquisition for Rensa Filtration since 2022.
The hardware and industrial supplies distributor expects to net $20 million in annual sales from York, PA-based Campbell.
After 2 straight years of $100 million-plus deals that were few and far between, 2026 has already seen plenty either completed or announced, including a handful in March.
Marking one of the largest transactions in the history of wholesale distribution, it’s set to push Sysco’s annual revenue to near $100 billion and diversify its offering with a strong push into the cash-and-carry segment....
Set to complete by mid-year, it represents a new product vertical for building materials-oriented SRS, netting it 42 locations across the Southeast U.S.
The bolt-ons enable Southern Glazer’s a stronger offering of leading AB brands that include MIchelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Budlight, along with hard beverages.
SiteOne nets 16 locations across five states and more than 250 employees.
The acquisition will expand AIM MRO’s customer base and add a manufacturing facility.
Go-forward branding of the combined company hasn’t been disclosed, but it now stands as a JanSan, foodservice and industrial packaging products distribution giant with over $10 billion in annual revenue.
It follows at least two previous attempts for Cintas to buy UniFirst and is set to result in a company with more than $12 billion in combined annual revenue.
Reyes is already the largest beer distributor in the U.S. and has been increasing its presence in spirits and wine distribution in recent years.
Eastern Valve supplies and services valves, instrumentation, actuation and ancillary product solutions throughout Atlantic Canada.
