October M&A Roundup: DSG, ORS Lead Relatively Quiet Month
Get our rundown of every deal we published during October, along with our updated monthly deal count and breakdown of year-to-date transactions by product category.
November 2, 2026
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Get our rundown of every deal we published during October, along with our updated monthly deal count and breakdown of year-to-date transactions by product category.
November 2, 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions
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From MDM’s 2025 Virtual M&A Summit, gain an exclusive look at a how a family-owned industrial distributor approached the decision to sell to private equity and what it reveals about valuations, buyer demand and the...
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Building Materials/Construction continues to rack up frequent deals, while all of November’s activity was comprised of small, tuck-in transactions.
Construction
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Truelink Capital plans to support SouthernCarlson’s next phase of growth through a combination of commercial and operational initiatives and strategic M&A.
Grocery & Foodservice Distribution
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US Foods stands by its ability to deliver growth as a standalone company.
Building Materials/Construction
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It gains SRS two locations in Aurora, CO and Kyle, TX and a team of 35 employees.
Building Materials/Construction
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New England-based Holden Humphrey is a key distributor of James Hardie siding, along with wood decking and trim products, and has annual sales of about $145 million.
Paper Products & Packaging Distribution
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Backed by more than 16,000 employees, Sealed Air had 2024 sales of $5.4 billion.
Building Materials/Construction
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Gibraltar’s residential business is expected to generate over 80% of the company’s revenue once the deal closes.
Power Transmission/Motion Control
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As Grimstad’s second acquisition this year, it’s expected to strengthen the fluid power distributor’s ability to deliver complete lifecycle solutions.
Automotive
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ACS expands its Midwest footprint and capabilities with the purchase.
Motion and Flow Control Products
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It will position Parker as of the largest global industrial filtration businesses and significantly expand aftermarket capabilities and offerings.
Paper Products & Packaging Distribution
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SupplyOne expands its footprint and bolsters its digital printing capabilities.

