Colony Hardware Acquires Jarco Supply

Colony Hardware Acquires New South Construction Supply

March 2, 2023

Building Products

Colony Hardware, a direct-to-jobsite distributor backed by Audax Private Equity, has acquired New South Construction Supply, a Greenville, South Carolina-based value-added distributor of rebar, concrete, masonry, waterproofing products, and contractor supplies. The deal expands Colony's footprint in the Southeast and represents another add-on to support Colony's buy-and-build growth strategy under 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.

Colson Group Acquires ARBCO Industries

June 30, 2023

Manufacturing

Colson Group Holdings has acquired ARBCO Industries, LLC, a 56-year-old Export, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and leading North American producer of phenolic wheels. The acquisition expands Colson Group's product portfolio and U.S. manufacturing footprint; ARBCO's former owner Paul Hauck will join Colson as Director of Operations for ARBCO.

GCX Mounting Solutions Acquires Jaco, Inc.

December 9, 2022

Medical Devices

GCX Mounting Solutions, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired Jaco, Inc., a Franklin, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of point-of-care IT workstations and powered carts. The add-on acquisition expands GCX's medical mounting and OEM manufacturing capabilities—adding Jaco's battery-powered EVO Series mobile carts and complementary commercial and manufacturing competencies; 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.

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.