M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-11-01 |
| Target | Rutland Tool & Supply |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) | Distribution Solutions Group |
| Sellers(s) | Airgas |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 15M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Employees | 3,700 |
| Revenue | 1.6B USD (2023) |
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 | 2 of 14 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 2 of 12 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 2 of 2 |
| State (California) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 10 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-03 |
Premier Farnell - Industrial Products Division
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Premier Farnell - Industrial Products Division is a distributor of MRO products to industrial and automotive clients. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-09 |
Rutland Tool & Supply
Whittier,, California, United States Rutland Tool & Supply Co., Inc.markets and distributes a broad range of industrial tools, cutting tools, abrasives, machinery, precision instrument supplies, safety products and other MRO related supplies to over 20,000 customers. |
Sell | $11M |
Airgas is a supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and related products. Airgas produces atmospheric gases with 16 air separation plants, carbon dioxide, dry ice, and nitrous oxide, as well as supplies safety products, and refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals. Approximately 17,000 associates work in more than 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also markets its products and services through e-Business, catalog and telesales channels.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 1 of 1 |
| State (California) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-02 |
BOC Packaged Gas Business
United States The BOC Packaged Gas Business has 120 locations in 21 states, including retail stores, warehouses, fill plants and other operations. The Business distributes packaged industrial, specialty and medical gases, as well as welding equipment and supplies. |
Buy | $200M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-01 |
Airtec
Altoona, Wisconsin, United States Airtec, Inc. is an industrial gas and welding supply distributor. |
Buy | - |
