Building Products Acquisitions in 2024

The Granite Group has acquired Salem Plumbing Supply, a multi-location plumbing and heating distributor in Massachusetts. The acquisition, for which terms were not disclosed, was advised on the sell-side by The Beringer Group and strengthens The Granite Group’s presence in eastern Massachusetts.

Construction Resources Company, LLC has acquired Atlanta-based Bell Cabinetry, LLC, a designer, manufacturer, and installer of custom and semi-custom cabinets for builders, designers and remodelers. Bell Cabinetry's leadership team will remain post-closing as Construction Resources expands its multi-product offering and showroom-based distribution in the Southeast.

NEFCO has acquired Unistrut Midwest, a Cincinnati-based provider of modular steel support systems, from Brixey & Meyer Capital. The transaction closed on December 20, 2024; NEFCO intends to integrate Unistrut Midwest’s value‑added distribution, fabrication and regional footprint to enhance its specialty construction trade offering.

MANS Lumber & Home has acquired Michigan Timber & Truss, a Flint-based custom roof truss manufacturer. The acquisition expands MANS Lumber's manufacturing capabilities and product offerings to better serve builders and homeowners across the construction and building sectors.

White Cap Supply Holdings LLC has acquired Site Supply, Inc., a distributor of stabilization, stormwater and erosion control materials with four locations across Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. The acquisition expands White Cap's product and service offerings in erosion control and stormwater management and brings Site Supply into White Cap's suite of brands and branches.

1847 Holdings LLC (NYSE American: EFSH) completed the acquisition of CMD Inc., a Las Vegas-based cabinetry, millwork and door manufacturer, for approximately $18.75 million. CMD reported TTM revenue of $33.1 million and net income of $10.4 million as of October 31, 2024; 1847 plans to expand CMD's geographic reach (Arizona and Utah), launch a tract-home division and leverage synergies with its subsidiary Innovative Cabinets and Design.

PrimeSource Brands, a Clearlake-backed provider of residential building products, has acquired CityPost, a Spokane Valley-based maker of patented cable railing systems for decks, patios and lofts. The add-on expands PrimeSource's outdoor living product portfolio and leverages CityPost's channel presence (direct e-commerce, distributors and big-box retailers); financial terms were not disclosed.

Indianapolis-based Dealers Wholesale has acquired Palatine Builders Supply (PBS), a Wood Dale, Illinois distributor of doors, frames and hardware. The deal expands Dealers Wholesale's Midwest presence and adds PBS's in-house fabrication and retrofit capabilities to Dealers Wholesale's existing portfolio, which includes ClearPath Connections.

AstroTurf Corporation, a subsidiary of Sport Group, has acquired Coast to Coast Turf, a Seattle-based artificial turf installer and dealer. The deal expands AstroTurf’s presence in the U.S. Northwest — with Coast to Coast Turf serving as AstroTurf’s official construction arm for Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho — and retains the target’s leadership under Steve Webb.

SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE) acquired OakStreet Wholesale Nursery, a one-location wholesale nursery in Fairview, Texas, expanding SiteOne's nursery presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth market. The acquisition strengthens SiteOne's position in the market and brings OakStreet's management, employees and customers into the SiteOne platform.

Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: IBP) acquired Capital Insulation, LLC and CBS & Mirror, LLC (collectively “Capital”), adding over $12 million of annual revenue and expanding IBP’s presence in the greater Houston market. Capital, based in Houston, Texas, installs fiberglass and spray foam insulation across single-family, multifamily, and commercial new-construction projects.

OmniMax International, a PE‑backed North American building products manufacturer, has acquired Millennium Metals, Inc., a Jacksonville‑based manufacturer of roofing accessories. The deal expands OmniMax’s product portfolio and manufacturing capacity in Florida and the broader Southeastern U.S.; financial terms were not disclosed.

PrimeSource Brands, the Clearlake-backed residential building products platform, has acquired Harney Hardware, a Tampa-area manufacturer and distributor of door and bathroom hardware. The add-on expands PrimeSource's Kitchen & Bath offering and product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

Metrie, North America's largest manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, completed the acquisition of eden Inc., a Knox, Pennsylvania-based producer of pre-finished millwork products and pre-hung doors for the manufactured and modular housing industry. The deal expands Metrie’s pre-finished product portfolio and finishing capabilities to better serve modular home builders and strengthen its supply-chain solutions in the U.S.

On Track Partners, backed by NorthCurrent Partners, has acquired Thomas Garage Door Sales, a provider of residential and commercial garage door services in Central Indiana. The business will operate under the Fairmount Door brand as On Track Partners expands its regional footprint in Indiana.

Kodiak Building Partners has acquired Liberty Doors & Windows, a Colorado-based provider of doors, windows and millwork, to strengthen Kodiak's presence in the Colorado and Mountain Region markets. Liberty will continue to operate under its existing brand and management while benefiting from Kodiak's national resources and distribution scale.

Legrand has acquired Power Bus Way, a Toronto-based specialist in custom cable bus power busbars serving data centers, industrial facilities and large commercial projects. Power Bus Way employs more than 120 people and generates around €70 million in annual revenue; the business will join Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems division to broaden its cable bus offering and strengthen its North American data center power capabilities. Terms were not disclosed.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of H.B. Fuller’s North American Flooring Business, which will operate as TEC Specialty Products. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, TEC manufactures flooring repair and installation products (adhesives, grouts, mortars and moisture mitigation systems) across six manufacturing facilities and three warehouses and will be positioned for growth under Pacific Avenue’s stewardship following the carve-out.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has acquired A. Zahner Company, a Kansas City–based designer, engineer and fabricator of high-design exterior architectural metal solutions. The acquisition expands Armstrong's exterior architectural metal capabilities and complements its existing architectural specialties portfolio; Armstrong funded the deal with cash and its revolving credit facility.

Rodda Paint Company, in partnership with the Cloverdale Group, acquired Miller Paint Company, an employee-owned paint manufacturer and retailer rooted in the Pacific Northwest since 1890. The deal combines two established regional paint businesses to preserve Miller Paint's legacy while expanding geographic reach and operational efficiencies across the Pacific Northwest.

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Premier Steel Doors and Frames, a Monroe, Louisiana-based manufacturer of hollow metal doors and frames, metal building door systems, and aluminium windows. Premier has about 90 employees and reported approximately $40 million in sales for 2023; ASSA ABLOY says the acquisition strengthens its product portfolio and presence in the southern US and will be accretive to EPS.

An affiliate of Lone Star Funds has completed the $3.0 billion acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation's Commercial and Residential Fire business and established Kidde Global Solutions as a standalone platform. The deal, announced initially in August 2024, closes on December 2, 2024 and will allow the new company to focus on growth across residential, commercial and industrial fire & life safety markets.

American Industrial Partners (AIP) completed the acquisition of PPG's U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business for $550 million and has renamed the business The Pittsburgh Paints Company. The newly independent company — a top-three producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, adhesives and sealants with more than 6,000 employees and 750 company-owned stores — will operate as a focused platform serving professional and DIY end markets across the U.S. and Canada.

High Street Capital completed a majority recapitalization of AHI Supply (AHI Supply Holdings, LLC), with participation from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital and AHI's current owners and management. AHI, a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of masonry and construction products headquartered in Alvin, Texas, will retain its management team and receive growth capital and strategic support following the founder transition.

Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have acquired a majority stake in Gyptech, the Burlington, Ontario–headquartered designer and fabricator of gypsum wallboard and asphalt-shingle manufacturing equipment. The transaction (in which Gyptech management retains a minority stake) was announced as providing strategic support for global growth, scaling innovative technologies, and expanding aftermarket and energy‑reduction offerings; Wynnchurch Capital is the selling private equity sponsor. Moelis acted as Fortress's financial advisor and Evercore as placement agent on the financing.

Ohio-based Contract Lumber has acquired Cedar Supply, a family-owned Texas lumber and building materials supplier that has operated in the state for more than 50 years. The acquisition expands Contract Lumber’s footprint across Texas — including its first entry into the Dallas market — while preserving Cedar Supply’s operations and employee continuity.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, has acquired a controlling interest in Yardzen, the online landscape design and build platform founded by Allison and Adam Messner. The investment—facilitated by CRH’s venture arm—expands Oldcastle APG’s digital design capabilities and connects Yardzen’s platform to Oldcastle APG’s outdoor living products and contractor network.

Saothair Capital Partners has acquired a majority equity stake in Pioneer Window Holdings, a manufacturer and installer of custom aluminum and glass façade systems operating in the New York City metropolitan area. The transaction will support Pioneer’s investments in people, processes and capabilities and position the company for growth in New York City and beyond.

White Cap has acquired Midstream Supply & Rental, a Shreveport, Louisiana-based distributor of concrete accessories, erosion control, safety products, and rental equipment. The acquisition expands White Cap’s rental operations and value-added services in its Central Region to better serve non-residential and infrastructure contractors.

CRH has acquired Dutra Materials, a San Rafael, California-based aggregates and asphalt producer, expanding CRH's Americas Materials Solutions footprint in Northern California. The deal adds strategic aggregate reserves and asphalt production capabilities to support CRH's construction and infrastructure customers in the region.

Builders FirstSource, Inc. has acquired High Mountain Door & Trim Inc., a Reno, Nevada-based finished carpentry and millwork business, from 1847 Holdings LLC for approximately $17 million. The business reported roughly $30 million in trailing twelve-month revenue and $2.8 million of adjusted EBITDA; 1847 said it will redeploy proceeds to pursue new acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.

Sonepar announced a series of North American acquisitions in 2024, completing seven deals that together add more than $2 billion in revenue, roughly 1,700 associates and 89 branches to its network. Named transactions reported in industry press include acquisitions of Madison Electric Company, Standard Electric Company, Echo Electric Supply Company, Electric Supply Center and Summit Electric Supply, part of Sonepar’s continued U.S. geographic expansion and capability build-out.

Perimeter Solutions Group (PSG), a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, acquired Diamond Iron, a Phoenix-area commercial fence and gate installer. The deal is an add-on to PSG’s platform to expand its perimeter protection capabilities and geographic footprint in Arizona; terms were not disclosed.

Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP) acquired Tatum Insulation III, LLC, an insulation and interior building-products installer headquartered just outside Wilmington, North Carolina. The acquisition adds over $17 million of annual revenue and expands IBP’s geographic footprint and presence with single-family, multi-family and commercial customers throughout North Carolina.

Decks & Docks, a Clearwater, Florida-based specialty distributor (PE-backed by CCMP Growth Advisors), has acquired Bayou City Lumber, a Houston-area distributor of outdoor building products. Bayou City will operate under the Decks & Docks banner and retain its existing employees as Decks & Docks expands its Gulf Coast presence; the deal is the eighth location added since Decks & Docks' October 2023 recapitalization and brings the platform to 43 locations.

Golden Gate Capital has made a growth investment in Brava Roof Tile to support the company's production capacity expansion and broader growth initiatives. Brava's management, led by CEO Adam Brantman and CMO Andrew Ahrens, will continue to lead the company and remain significant shareholders; financial terms were not disclosed.

White Cap has acquired TOOFast Supply, a supplier of professional-grade tools and fasteners with four locations in Nebraska that serves commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential end markets. The deal, from owner Roger Kontor, expands White Cap's Central region footprint and adds local capacity and customer relationships for professional contractors.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, has acquired Cook Concrete Products, a precast concrete manufacturer based in Redding, California. The acquisition expands Oldcastle Infrastructure’s manufacturing footprint and product offering in Northern California, strengthening its presence in energy, water and communications infrastructure markets.

Specialty Products & Insulation (SPI), a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, has acquired Florida Spray Foam to expand its spray foam and insulation distribution presence in Central and South Florida. The add-on acquisition will leverage SPI's technology and operations capabilities to drive operational improvements and broaden product availability for FSF's customers and suppliers.

RectorSeal, a Houston-based manufacturer of HVACR and plumbing accessories, has acquired PF WaterWorks, a Houston plumbing-products company led by owner-inventor Sanjay Ahuja. RectorSeal will add PF WaterWorks’ patented plumbing drains and tubulars product line to its plumbing wholesale channel while Ahuja will remain to continue focusing on retail and product innovation.

Premier Aggregates and Ada Sand & Gravel have combined operations to form Premier Aggregates Holdings, LLC, creating the largest independent aggregates supplier in southwestern Idaho. The transaction consolidates long-life permitted aggregate resources, retains all employees, and aims to scale service capacity to meet rising construction and landscaping demand in the Boise region.

Titan America LLC has acquired D.M. Conner Sand & Gravel Company, which operates an aggregates quarry in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. The acquisition expands Titan America's aggregates and critical-minerals footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and secures clay and aggregate reserves to support its cement and construction-materials operations.

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lawrence Doors, a US manufacturer of coiling steel doors, grilles and counter shutters based in Baldwin Park, California. The acquisition expands ASSA ABLOY's entrance systems portfolio and strengthens its presence on the US West Coast by adding complementary products and capabilities.

Xypex Chemical Corporation announced that effective November 1, 2024, Concrete Waterproofing Manufacturing Pty. Ltd. (CWM) trading as Xypex Australia (including CWM's XMS Thailand subsidiary) and National Concrete Solutions (NCS) will become wholly owned subsidiaries of Xypex. The acquisition strengthens Xypex's global footprint and operations to deliver waterproofing products and services while optimizing costs and future investments.

White Cap has completed the acquisition of Triumph Geo-Synthetics, Inc., an Anaheim, California-based distributor of geosynthetics and erosion control products. Triumph will join White Cap's suite of brands and branches, expanding White Cap's product offering and presence in non-residential and infrastructure end markets.

White Cap has acquired Valley Supply, Inc., a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-based distributor of concrete accessories, fabricated rebar, chemicals and safety products. The acquisition expands White Cap's product offerings and fabrication capabilities across the East Coast and brings Valley Supply into White Cap's branch network and suite of services.

Littlejohn & Co., LLC has acquired Sunbelt Modular, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial modular building solutions, from MSouth Equity Partners. Sunbelt, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operates 10 facilities with more than 1,300 employees. Marathon Asset Management and Webster Bank provided senior-secured financing to support the acquisition; terms were not disclosed.

RPM International Inc. acquired TMP Convert SAS (TMPC), a France-based manufacturer of outdoor decking and landscaping products, to integrate into its Fibergrate Structures business within the Performance Coatings Group. TMPC, known for the JOUPLAST and OCAPE brands and based in Simandre-sur-Suran, France, has annual net sales of approximately €35 million; terms were not disclosed and Thierry Convert will remain president.

F&P Equity Partners, a Milan-based private equity firm, has acquired Luxxbox USA, Inc., a Petaluma-based designer and manufacturer of acoustic lighting and workspace solutions, and will add the business to its portfolio company Panzeri Carlo S.r.l. The add-on acquisition aims to combine Luxxbox’s acoustic lighting products and design capabilities with Panzeri’s Italian lighting platform to accelerate product innovation and expand global reach.

Artivo Surfaces, the Transom Capital-backed flooring platform, has acquired Tom Duffy Company, a multi-branch distributor of tile, hardwood, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and installation materials. The add-on strengthens Artivo's product portfolio and West Coast footprint while preserving Tom Duffy's team and customer relationships; the deal was supported by debt financing from PNC Bank and Blue Torch Capital.