M&A Deal Summary

Ferguson Waterworks Acquires Mecko Supply

On February 1, 2005, Ferguson Waterworks acquired distribution company Mecko Supply

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ferguson Waterworks’ 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Ferguson Waterworks’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ferguson Waterworks’ 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2005-02-01
Target Mecko Supply
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Ferguson Waterworks
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Mecko Supply

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Mecko Supply Co., Inc. is a wholesale distributor of plumbing products from two locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and primarily serves the residential and commercial markets.

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Buyer

Ferguson Waterworks

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1953
Sector Distribution
Employees1,900
DESCRIPTION

Ferguson is a diverse wholesale distributor with operations spanning multiple business groups. The company is ranked by trade publications as the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings(PVF) in the US. It is also the fourth largest distributor of heating and cooling equipment (HVAC/R) and the second largest company within the waterworks industry.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 52
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 36
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 49
State (North Carolina) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 4 of 52
Year (2005) 2 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-17 J.D. Daddario

Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

J.D. Daddario Co., Inc. is a wholesale distributor of plumbing and heating products, appliances, lighting and electrical supplies. Operating with four branches in Massachusetts, Daddario supports the new build and repairs, maintenance and improvement (RMI) residential markets.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-04-07 Kennametal - Full Service Supply Division

Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States

Kennametal's full service supply division provides integrated supply chain and logistics management to large and medium-sized metalworking plants.

Buy $41M