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
New England-based Siri Wire is a manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel wire products, used in applications such as filters screens and washers.
ABB announced plans to spin off its robotics division in its largest portfolio shift since 2018, aiming for a separately listed entity in 2Q26.
Based in Minnesota, APPLIED Adhesives is a distributor and manufacturer of hot-melt, water-based and structural adhesives.
Ferguson expanded its North American footprint with the acquisitions of Massachusetts-based Independent Pipe & Supply and Toronto-based National Fire.
Lowe’s is set to acquire Artisan Design Group, which provides design, distribution and installation services for a range of products and services, including flooring, cabinets and countertops.
QXO acknowledged a rebranding in an FAQ for Beacon employees, though timing is still to be determined.
National Oak Distributors and Integrated Supply Network merged to offer expanded products, greater reach and enhanced distribution capabilities.
March saw a dip in M&A activity reflecting a slower start to 2025, with only a few MDM Top Distributors announcing or closing deals.
Northport Electrical Supply is a full-line electrical distributor, offering residential and commercial industries with a range of products.
Based in Chicago, AZEK is a manufacturer of outdoor living products, employing approximately 2,000 team members across multiple manufacturing and recycling facilities.
With QXO’s acquisition of Beacon set to finalize by the end of April, let’s look at what the deal does for both sides and the attributes that QXO just couldn’t walk away from.
It ends a four-month public standoff between the two companies and marks another milestone acquisition in the building materials distribution sector.
