M&A Deal Summary

Acklands-Grainger Acquires Solus Securite

On September 20, 2010, Acklands-Grainger acquired distribution company Solus Securite

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Acklands-Grainger’s 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Acklands-Grainger’s 4th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Acklands-Grainger’s 2nd transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-09-20
Target Solus Securite
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Acklands-Grainger
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Solus Securite

Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Founded in 1978 as Distribec, Solus Securite Inc. provides fire protection and safety distributor in Quebec, with four locations across the province.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Acklands-Grainger

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1889
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1889, Acklands-Grainger - a wholly owned subsidiary of Grainger - is Canada’s largest distributor of industrial, safety, and fastener products, with over 100,000 in-stock products available from 165 branches and five distribution centres.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
State (Quebec) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 4 of 5
Year (2010) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-02-22 Ranson Industrial and Safety Supplies

Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Ranson Industrial and Safety Supplies Inc. has been serving Canadian industry in Southwestern Ontario for over 25 years with products and solutions in a wide range of customer segments. Family owned and operated since inception, Ranson’s priority has always been superior customer service. The company operates a modern 28,000 sq. ft office and warehouse facility in Sarnia, ON and represents an extensive list of quality manufacturers, offering customers a comprehensive line up of products and services in the industrial, safety and janitorial categories.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-02 Windsor Factory Supply

Windsor,, Ontario, Canada

Windsor Factory Supply, a major distributor of tools and supplies to industrial markets in Southern Ontario and select U.S. locations.

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