Colony Hardware Acquires New South Construction Supply

Colony Hardware Acquires Jarco Supply

December 16, 2021

Building Products

Colony Hardware, a direct-to-jobsite distributor backed by Audax Private Equity, has acquired Jarco Supply, a North Carolina-based distributor of erosion control, geotextile, stormwater, and concrete/masonry products. The acquisition expands Colony's distribution footprint into North Carolina and represents the company's 23rd acquisition overall and ninth since partnering with Audax.

White Cap Acquires Colony Hardware from Audax Private Equity

February 13, 2026

Building Products

White Cap has completed the acquisition of Colony Hardware from Audax Private Equity. The strategic combination expands White Cap's branch network across the Eastern and Central United States and brings Colony's route-based jobsite distribution, product portfolio, and service capabilities into White Cap's larger specialty construction supply platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

Colony Hardware Acquires Michigan-Based B&L Bolt and Slip-On Lock Nut

November 9, 2022

Building Products

Colony Hardware Corporation, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired Michigan-based value-added distributor B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, LLC. The add-on expands Colony's direct-to-jobsite distribution footprint in Michigan (Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo), broadens its product offering for contractors and manufacturers, and keeps management involvement with Dave Vander Ploeg retaining a stake.

New South Construction Supply Acquires Increte of North Florida

July 6, 2022

Building Products

New South Construction Supply has acquired Increte of North Florida, a Jacksonville-based supplier of decorative and specialty concrete products and accessories. The transaction expands New South's footprint into Florida and strengthens its concrete and masonry product offering as an add-on to its Southeast distribution network.

Rhino Tool House Acquires Power Tools & Supply

January 24, 2024

Industrial Services

Rhino Tool House, a value-added distributor headquartered in Concord, North Carolina and backed by Blue Sea Capital, has acquired Power Tools & Supply, Inc., a Walled Lake, Michigan-based distributor of assembly tools and material handling solutions. The acquisition expands Rhino Tool House's presence in Michigan and Northern Ohio and increases local service capabilities for automotive and automation integration customers.

Portland Bolt Acquires Southern Anchor Bolt's South Carolina Manufacturing and Galvanizing Operations

June 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC has acquired the South Carolina manufacturing and hot-dip galvanizing operations of Southern Anchor Bolt Co., expanding Portland Bolt's US manufacturing footprint into the East. The deal adds galvanizing capacity and broadened product offerings while Southern Anchor Bolt's president, Leslie Yanizeski, will continue to manage daily operations to support continuity and customer service.