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
Just six days after another deal, Shrieve acquired England-based Clear Solutions International, expanding its energy and infrastructure offerings with proprietary water-based drilling fluid systems.
The ownership change follows eight years under Frontenac, during which Motion & Control Enterprises completed 27 acquisitions, including four in 2026.
It covers our updated monthly deal counts; a year-to-date breakdown of M&A by product category; the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 27 public industrial distributors; our latest M&A-led Premium articles; and our detailed recap of...
The Michigan and Tennessee distributors form the foundation of a platform targeting further acquisitions, broader product offerings and expanded services across the Midwest and Central U.S.
Shrieve’s third announced acquisition of 2026 adds Alabama-based Research Solutions Group’s industrial solvents business and blending, recycling and logistics capabilities. The deal follows April acquisitions in Illinois and Scotland.
The Ohio robotic systems integrator adds engineering and integration capabilities to Capital Machine’s equipment offering in its first acquisition since partnering with Rotunda Capital Partners.
The Louisville, KY-based distributor adds custom protective packaging, assembly and inventory management capabilities to Millcraft’s growing packaging business, with a focus on automotive and industrial customers.
The investment backs the Maryland-based distributor and manufacturer’s representative as it pursues expanded product offerings, geographic growth and acquisitions.
The pending acquisition of GradeEight Holdings would bring Winzer’s nationwide franchise network and eight FastServ Supply stores into DSG’s portfolio as the Lawson Products parent advances its own take-private transaction.
The new HVAC distribution platform’s investment expands its reach into the Intermountain West and adds controls and building automation expertise, following earlier 2026 deals for Blackhawk Supply and Fenco Supply.
The addition of Badger Metals brings Advantage Distribution Holdings to 17 locations across seven states, joining CTC Supply and cfm Distributors on a platform that combines local leadership, employee equity participation and proprietary technology.
The Huntsville-based distributor gives Lonestar its first Alabama location in its second acquisition of 2026, and follows network expansion in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.
