Olympic Forest Products Acquires Jacob A. Weaver Co. (and Willis E. Sommers Co.)

Olympic Steel Acquires Metal Works

November 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Olympic Steel, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS) has acquired Metal Works, a manufacturer of metal canopy components, roll-formed products and solar racking, in an all-cash transaction. Metal Works will continue to operate from its two Oakwood, Georgia facilities and will be reported within Olympic Steel's Carbon Flat Rolled business segment as the acquisition expands Olympic Steel's manufactured metal product capabilities and footprint.

ABC Supply Co. Acquires JS Wilson

November 15, 2023

Building Products

ABC Supply Co., Inc. acquired JS Wilson, a family-owned full-service lumberyard founded in 1881. 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions served as JS Wilson’s advisor and noted the acquisition is intended to bolster ABC Supply’s presence in the region.

Bauwerk Group Acquires Somerset Hardwood Flooring

May 1, 2022

Building Products

Switzerland-based Bauwerk Group AG has acquired U.S.-based Somerset Hardwood Flooring, effective May 1. The deal strengthens Bauwerk's presence in North America and expands its premium hardwood flooring portfolio, with Somerset retaining its brand and operations under the Bauwerk umbrella.

Incline Equity Partners Majority Recapitalizes Weaver Parts

August 23, 2021

Automotive

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Incline Equity Partners has made a majority investment in Weaver Parts, a Carnesville, Georgia-based value-added distributor of recycled OEM auto parts serving collision and mechanical repair shops across the Southeastern United States. Incline said it will support Weaver's growth plan, including geographic expansion via greenfields and M&A, while management (led by CEO Kent Rothwell) remains in place.

Blue Point Capital Partners Acquires Weaver Leather from River Associates

March 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners has acquired Weaver Leather, a Mt. Hope, Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of branded and non-branded leather, nylon/synthetic, hardware and accessory products, from River Associates Investments. Blue Point partnered with Weaver management (including CEO Jason Weaver) to support organic growth, expand digital and supply-chain capabilities, and pursue add-on acquisitions as it builds Weaver as a local platform.

American Construction Source Acquires Weaver Lumber

July 7, 2020

Building Products

American Construction Source (ACS), the PE-backed building materials distribution platform, has acquired Weaver Lumber, a family-owned lumber and millwork business serving Northern California. The acquisition — ACS's seventh transaction — expands ACS's LBM distribution, component and millwork manufacturing capacity, and specialty installation services in Northern California; financial terms were not disclosed.