E.J. Welch Acquires Midwest Territories of Gilford-Johnson Flooring

EJ Welch (The Merit Distribution Group) Acquires Multiple Flooring Distributors

January 19, 2022

Building Products

EJ Welch Company, a division of The Merit Distribution Group (a portfolio company of Center Rock Capital Partners), completed the acquisition of Dealer's Supply, Cheney, Inc., Vrooman Carpet, Inc., and certain assets of Gilford-Johnson Flooring. The transactions expand EJ Welch’s footprint across the Central/Upper Midwest, Southern and Mountain States and much of the Southeast, increasing geographic coverage and point-of-sale inventory for flooring and installation sundries.

Oakcreek Golf & Turf Acquires L.L. Johnson and Midwest Turf

May 23, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP, a Banyan Capital Partners-backed distributor of Toro commercial turf equipment, acquired substantially all assets of Pattlen Enterprises, Inc., including L.L. Johnson Distributing Company and Midwest Turf & Irrigation. The add-on expands Oakcreek's distributorship footprint into the US Rockies and Midwest while preserving both businesses' local brands and operations; terms were not disclosed.

Lynx Equity Acquires Flooring Solutions, Inc.

May 3, 2018

Construction

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Livermore, California–based Flooring Solutions, Inc., the largest commercial non-union flooring contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Flooring Solutions' co-founder Rick Elfman will remain with the business for more than three years to ensure a smooth transition; the deal expands Lynx's existing flooring portfolio alongside its Portland Floor Solutions and G&W Commercial Interiors holdings.

Crown Products (WILsquare) Acquires Jer-And, Inc.

December 21, 2020

Building Products

WILsquare Capital’s portfolio company Crown Products, Inc. acquired substantially all assets of Jer-And, Inc., a St. Louis-based distributor of flooring and flooring installation solutions. The add-on expands Crown Products’ footprint across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain region; financial terms were not disclosed.

Exaltare Capital Acquires GF Midwest (Good Feet Store Operator)

April 19, 2023

Retail

Exaltare Capital Management acquired GF Midwest, Inc., a Milwaukee-based operator of 23 Good Feet Store franchises across nine states. The transaction was financed with debt and equity capital from Genesis Park and Tecum Capital; founder Arnold Pereira remains CEO and a meaningful shareholder as the company pursues new-store development and acquisitions to scale.

Galleher Acquires West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors

August 1, 2021

Building Products

Galleher, a leading U.S. flooring distributor based in Santa Fe Springs, California, has acquired West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors, a regional hardwood flooring wholesaler headquartered in Fife, Washington. The acquisition strengthens Galleher’s presence in the Pacific Northwest and makes West Valley Hardwood the hub for Galleher’s Pacific Northwest operations, while providing West Valley access to Galleher’s broader product selection and resources.