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
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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
Building Materials/Construction
Article
Kodiak gains a nearly 80-year-old distributor of building materials and construction supplies.
One year after plumbing distributor Hajoca took majority ownership of HVACR distributor GA Larson, we chat with the latter’s chairman on that relationship and the path forward.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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The previous two years were strong for M&A activity in distribution, but 2023 was on a whole other level. We dive into 2023’s dealmaking figures here.
Hose & Hose Accessories Distribution
Article
It makes for 10 deals completed by Singer during 2023.
Metals Service Centers
Article
It strengthens Stellar’s product offering in the U.S. mid-south and further enhances its VMI and cost savings program.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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The previous two years were strong for M&A activity in distribution, but 2023 was on a whole other level. We dive into 2023’s dealmaking figures here.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Article
Despite a silent final week, pre-Christmas activity made December another very active month to close out 2023.
Metals Service Centers
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Specializing in cutting tools, abrasives, coolant and MRO Supplies, Alro is a subsidiary of metals and plastics distributor Alro Steel Corp.
Fasteners
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Adding Frontier Fastener Inc. will help the group scale its plans to service manufacturers and other customers in the U.S. northeast.
Metals Service Centers
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Generational Growth Capital has acquired metal fabricators in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois to form a new manufacturing platform.
Building Materials/Construction
Article
QXO intends to rapidly scale as a key distribution market player, eyeing $5 billion in annual revenue within three years of launching.
Expert Perspective
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Ken Sweder, CEO of the now-combined JanSan, foodservice and packaging supplies distributor, stops by to discuss the strategy behind the merger, the path ahead and the outlook for the company’s product markets.

