With 2024 shaping up to be another big year in distribution M&A, we spoke with several investment banks on the state of industry dealmaking, what’s driving it, best practices and the outlook for 2025.
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Connection Chemical is a distributor of industrial chemicals and fine ingredients based in Newton, PA.
The results showed a continued slide in year-over-year and sequential sales growth.
It suggests that broader demand for industrial and construction supplies remains subdued heading into 2024's closing months.
The Composites and Fuel Containment Division manufactures composites, fuel tanks and bladders across six U.S. and Mexico-based facilities.
Each of DXP's three business segments likewise improved year-over-year and sequentially.
The company also announced a new board chair, effective immediately.
Maryland Metals Processing is a stainless and aluminum toll processor that operates from a single facility in Baltimore.
Sweden-based OEM has 34 operating business units in 15 countries across Europe and in China.
Founding the company with Arthur Blank in 1978, Marcus spearheaded its rapid growth over the next two decades.
TopBuild is also set to acquire New York-based thermal insulation supplier Shannon Global Energy Solutions.
Hillman Solutions reported a slight dip in 3Q sales but saw considerably improved margins.
The distributor also announced the pending March succession for its CFO position.
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