Colony Hardware Acquires Jarco Supply

JARCO Companies Acquires JW Sands and Launches JARCO Sands Brand

June 23, 2026

Industrial Services

JARCO Companies completed its acquisition of JW Sands in Poteet, Texas, effective November 1, 2025. The acquired operation is now run under the newly launched JARCO Sands brand and adds drying capabilities to JARCO’s existing frac sand mining and washing business.

White Cap Acquires Colony Hardware from Audax Private Equity

February 13, 2026

Transportation

White Cap completed its strategic acquisition of Colony Hardware, a direct-to-jobsite distributor of construction materials and jobsite supplies, for an undisclosed price. The deal expands White Cap’s footprint across the Eastern and Central United States by adding Colony’s 60+ locations in 20 states.

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.

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.

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.