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
Sonepar significantly expanded its North American presence in 2024, now operating 548 branches across all provinces, territories and states.
With 2024 shaping up to be another big year in distribution M&A, we spoke with several investment banks on the state of industry dealmaking, what’s driving it, best practices and the outlook for 2025.
Sweden-based OEM has 34 operating business units in 15 countries across Europe and in China.
TopBuild is also set to acquire New York-based thermal insulation supplier Shannon Global Energy Solutions.
Ascent specializes in data center facility and property management, offering solutions for data center operations in the U.S. and Canada.
Another busy month has 2024’s activity far ahead of 2023’s year-to-date, highlighted by True Value’s planned sale to Do it Best Corp.
Meanwhile, the bearings maker posted its 3Q results, made an Australasia acquisition and updated on its Automotive separation.
QSC is a manufacturer of large, transformative audio, video and control solutions.
Following statements from Orgill and the Hardlines Distribution Alliance, Do it Best reassured True Value retailers of its commitment to stability and support.
The company also announced a cost reduction program that includes cutting 1,800 jobs.
The hardlines wholesaler pledged to support True Value retailers and cited hundreds of them who converted to Orgill in the past several years.
The company enhanced its distribution network in the industrial and specialty gases sector with acquisitions in July, September and October.
