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Building Materials/Construction

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GMS Acquires Central Materials in South Texas

The deal expands GMS’ complementary products portfolio and South Texas presence, marking its fourth completed acquisition announced in 2026.

The HVAC equipment supplier had been part of Platinum Equity’s MARS distribution platform, which has undergone a series of divestment and acquisition moves since 2024. Heat Controller serves distributors through its Comfort-Aire and Century brands.

Chemicals & Plastics Distribution

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Olin, Huntsman to Merge in $2.43B Chemicals Deal

The two producers said their all-stock merger will create OlinHuntsman, a North American chemicals company with about $12.5 billion in annual revenue.