M&A Deal Summary

Distribution Solutions Group Acquires Partsmaster

On September 1, 2020, Distribution Solutions Group acquired distribution company Partsmaster for 35M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Distribution Solutions Group’s 8th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Distribution Solutions Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Distribution Solutions Group’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Distribution Solutions Group’s 2nd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-09-01
Target Partsmaster
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Distribution Solutions Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 35M USD

Target

Partsmaster

Irving, Texas, United States
Partsmaster, Inc. is a maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) solutions provider. It serves 16,000 customers with over 200 sales representatives principally through a distribution center located in Greenville, Texas.

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Buyer

Distribution Solutions Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1952
Sector Distribution
Employees3,700
Revenue 1.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Distribution Solutions Group is a specialty distribution company providing high-touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the industrial technologies markets. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, a leader in MRO and C-parts distribution, Gexpro Services, a global supply chain services provider to the OEM market, and TestEquity, a leader in electronic test and measurement solutions. Distribution Solutions Group was founded in 1952 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 14
Sector (Distribution) 8 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 10
State (Texas) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 5 of 10
Year (2020) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-01 SPI

Dallas, Texas, United States

SPI is a regional distributor of bulk industrial products to large manufacturers and job shops. SPI provides customized fastener and components packaging, sub-assembly, and kitting services in its Dallas and Dayton, Ohio warehouses.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-29 Gexpro

Coppell, Texas, United States

Gexpro is a distributor of electrical parts and components for construction, industrial, and energy solutions markets. Gexpro Services supply a wide range of electrical supplies and productivity solutions for electricians, contractors, and industrial plants. Gexpro carries everything from lighting components, motors, circuit breakers, and tools to electrical wiring, conduit, automation solutions, and solar panels. Gexpro is based in Coppell, Texas.

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