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
Safety Products
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PIP is set to expand its global footprint with the acquisition, adding 20 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution centers worldwide.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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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.
Manufacturing
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The companies said the merger will create a global leader in consumer packaging, enhancing innovation and sustainability.
Pharmaceutical & Health Care
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The company agreed to acquire ADSG for $1.1 billion and acquired a majority stake in GIA for $2.8 billion.
Electrical
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Sonepar significantly expanded its North American presence in 2024, now operating 548 branches across all provinces, territories and states.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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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.
Power Transmission/Motion Control
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Sweden-based OEM has 34 operating business units in 15 countries across Europe and in China.
Building Materials/Construction
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TopBuild is also set to acquire New York-based thermal insulation supplier Shannon Global Energy Solutions.
Electrical
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Ascent specializes in data center facility and property management, offering solutions for data center operations in the U.S. and Canada.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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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.
Power Transmission/Motion Control
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Meanwhile, the bearings maker posted its 3Q results, made an Australasia acquisition and updated on its Automotive separation.
Manufacturing
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QSC is a manufacturer of large, transformative audio, video and control solutions.

