Top Trading Companies & Distributors Corporations with Recent Private M&A Activity

538

Active Firms

3,002

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 15%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 8%

Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Strategic Acquisitions | Capital Source: Corporate Balance Sheet | Operating Approach: Integrate & Expand

Gage Investment Group

10 Total Closed Deals

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Gage Investment Group is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company

FCH Inc.

8 Total Closed Deals

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Kevin Jackson is the VP of Corporate Development for FCH Inc, a manufacturer of flow components (e.g. fittings, tubing, valves, hoses, washdown equipment, single use, gaskets, etc.) serving the recession-resistant pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and data center cooling (“DCC”) end markets.FCH is backed by Audax Private Equity, an investor in the middle-market with over 150+ portfolio companies. Audax is currently investing out of Fund VII, allocating roughly ~$7.5B of committed capital.

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May 2025 Acquired Precision Stainless
Jan 2024 Acquired Strahman Valves
Sep 2023 Acquired Andron Stainless
Aug 2023 Acquired Flowtrend

Metiri, LLC

7 Total Closed Deals

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Since 2019, Metiri Group has been a rising player in the Environmental testing and service market. After 7 acquisitions and with locations across the country, and serving clients as diverse as commercial, federal and municipal, Metiri is focused on delivering the breadth of services its clients need together with the service experience they want.Metiri is focused on TTICC (testing, tracing, inspection, certification and compliance) and related-services in the $2-30m revenue range across North America, generally looking for a minimum of $500k of EBITDA.

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Sep 2022 Acquired CWM Environmental, Inc.
Jun 2022 Acquired Agriculture & Priority Pollutants Laboratories, LLC
Nov 2021 Acquired Synergy Environmental Lab, Inc.
Nov 2021 Acquired Fibertec, Inc.

Noho Zephyr Inc

6 Total Closed Deals

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Zephyr is the first tech-enabled home services platform designed to empower the technician. We focus on residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical service. We are mission-oriented business builders, with a focus on driving long-term growth and satisfaction of our technicians. Our capital comes from a small group of world-class entrepreneurs and investors who share a similar mindset and value system. We work collaboratively with business owners on the sale of their company.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Degree Heating and Cooling
Aug 2023 Acquired IAQ Medics
May 2023 Acquired Nash Mechanical
May 2023 Acquired Champion Forest Air Conditioning Mechanical

RESPEC

6 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1969, RESPEC has grown into an industry-leading engineering and data technology firm that is 100% employee-owned. RESPEC is engineering smarter ways and smarter worlds for major industry sectors. Industry sectors like Mining & Energy, Water & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Health Services, Telecommunications, Information Technology as well as State & Local Government and Federal Programs. RESPEC is a global leader in diverse technologies and draws from a wide array of expertise, products, and services to deliver world-class solutions to their customers. At RESEPC we use our…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Imetrum Limited, UK
Aug 2023 Acquired QMC Group, Mongolia
Aug 2023 Acquired ESRI
Aug 2023 Acquired campbell scientific

AccountingMedic.com

4 Total Closed Deals

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AccountingMedic.com is a family-owned Maryland “micro-PE-style” firm focused on the acquisition and managed growth of the backbone of our economy: the American small business. We currently operate or hold investment interests in health, transportation, service, and manufacturing businesses.

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May 2022 Invested in NEMT Transportation Project
Oct 2021 Invested in Commercial Ambulance Project
Oct 2020 Acquired Fishing Tackle Manufacturing
Oct 2020 Acquired Legacy Fishing Tackle Brand Add-on Project

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Bamal Corporation

4 Total Closed Deals

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Family-owned wholesale distribution company focusing on fasteners and related industrial products. We are located in the midwest, south east, and Monterrey MX.

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Mar 2022 Acquired The Industrial Depot / A&B Fasteners
Jun 2019 Acquired Midwest Structural Products
Jun 2016 Acquired Active Screw & Fastener
Jan 2006 Acquired Pacific Fasteners

Capital Machinery Corp.

3 Total Closed Deals

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Capital Machinery Corp. was formed to consolidate full service heavy construction and agricultural equipment dealers. The company operates through three segments: Construction, Mining & Aggregate, and Agricultural. It sells new and used equipment comprising equipment manufactured under the Terex family of brands, as well as equipment from other manufacturers. The company’s Construction Equipment is comprised of excavators, articulated trucks, compact track loaders, compaction equipment, cranes, crawler dozers, excavators, forklifts, loader/backhoes, loader/tool carriers, motor graders, skid…

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May 2015 Acquired Capital Machinery Corp.
Nov 2012 Advised Laurentec, LLC in its sale to Sunbelt Diversified Enterprises, LLC
Jun 2011 Invested in Genesis Fluid Solutions, Ltd.

Power-Tek Group

3 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1996, Power-Tek Group is an Ottawa-based integrated, multi-trade construction company with over 75 employees and four operating divisions: Electrical Contracting, General Contracting, HVAC and Refrigeration Contracting and Real Estate Acquisition and Development. Over its 24-year history, Power-Tek group has completed over $300M worth of construction projects throughout Eastern Ontario. Power-Tek Group is a dynamic, progressive company, committed to providing its customers with the highest level safety and quality construction, facility management, service and technical solutions.

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Sep 2022 Acquired Steric Design and Construction
Jun 2021 Acquired Shawn Robinson Refrigeration
Apr 2021 Acquired Macton Electrical Construction

Biotechnology Solutions TX, LLC

3 Total Closed Deals

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Biotechnology Solutions has been in business for 13+ years. We operate in 6,800 sq. feet and have 18 full time employees. Our current business is manufacturing 10ML media vials used to detect corrosion causing bacteria in oil/gas water systems. We acquired competitor C&S Labs in Sept. 2021 and we are under in advanced discussions with another acquisition currently. Biotechnology Solutions has been in business for 13+ years and is seeking deals in these areas: reagents, test kits, research chemicals, lab consumables, agar/plated media, lab supply, labs, industrial enzymes, culture media,…

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Feb 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
Sep 2021 Acquired C&S Labs.
Jan 2017 Acquired Biotechnology Solutions TX, LLC

Genuine Comfort

2 Total Closed Deals

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We are the largest distributor in Canada focused on distributing Room Air conditioing products to the hotel, senior living and multi family residential markets.

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Apr 2021 Acquired Avalanche 21
Oct 2020 Acquired NRG equiptment

ISG Devices

2 Total Closed Deals

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ISG Devices founded by two executives with extensive experience in businesses that specializes in detection and measurement devices. It began in 2021 with the first acquisition of the flow line sensors product line from a large Midwest electronics manufacturing company. The acquisition of TF Acoustics was completed in Q4 2021 which added the ACUPRO and ACUPAV acoustic measurement systems to the product portfolio.We continue to search for other product lines to integrated into our manufacturing headquarters located in Nashville, TN.

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Jan 2022 Acquired Milwaukee Electronics Fluid Sensor Business
Nov 2021 Acquired TF Acoustics

Essentra PLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Filtrona Plc is a UK listed company (FTSE, ticker "FLTR") with headquarters in Milton Keynes. With a growing markey cap of c. £1.1bn, the Goup is looking for relevant opportunities for geographical and technological expansion from its current base. The company holds strong niche market positions in the different markets where it operates, has an international coverage with long term, blue chip customers relationships. Supported by seasonned executive team, strong financials (top line growth in mid single digits,robust margins, strong cashflow, low gearing and strong further financial…

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Mar 2013 Advised Contego Healthcare in its sale to Filtrona PLC
Nov 2011 Advised Richco in its sale to Filtrona PLC

Skyline Electric

2 Total Closed Deals

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Established in 1959, Skyline Electric Company brings 65 years of knowledge and experience to every project. Specializing in Electrical Design, Installation, Maintenance, 24-Hour Electrical Service, and Motor Repair/Sales, we give our clients quality solutions for all their electrical needs. With 2024 revenues projected over $100M and a healthy balance sheet we feel the future is bright. We are currently in acquisition mode.

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May 2018 Acquired Midwest Electric
May 2018 Acquired Midwest Electric

ITA International, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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ITA International is a global service provider leveraging subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology ensuring mission success for customers, “In The Arena.” Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, ITA International employees more than 350 ITAers operating around the globe.

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Apr 2023 Acquired NANOSAFE Inc.
Sep 2020 Acquired Innovative Decisions, Inc.

GBS CORP.

2 Total Closed Deals

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GBS is a leading technology, marketing, and print manufacturing and services provider. GBS has successfully executed over 20 acquisitions and joint venture partnerships. Since 2005, the company's year-over-year increase in the company's stock price is 23.5% per year.GBS develops innovative software and technology solutions, combined with strategic partnerships with some of the world’s most established brand names and forward-thinking organizations. Across every one of our diverse product and service platforms, we create customized software, IT, print, and marketing solutions that drive…

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Oct 2019 Acquired Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Aug 2019 Invested in DeluxeAds

Nitto, Inc.

2 Total Closed Deals

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Nitto Denko Corporation is a global diversified Japanese company. Nitto has grown to be a leader in the energy materials, industrial tapes, environmental solution, optronics, and life sciences markets. Our proprietary technologies turn ocean water into drinking water, make transportation safer, create sharper LCD displays, and keep homes warm and dry, among others. Innovation and originality are important parts of our company values, and we never stop inventing.

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Feb 2023 Invested in Crysalis Bio Science
Jun 2022 Acquired Bend Labs

LH Hayward Co

2 Total Closed Deals

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Were a 100 yr old cpg company with 4 divisions located in the SE United States. Looking to make strategic acquisitions for the purposes of strategy and growth. (Strategic Investor)

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Jan 2021 Acquired Dagostino Pasta Company
Oct 2018 Acquired Gulf Coast Blenders

Green Circle Demolition

2 Total Closed Deals

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We bring over 50 years of demolition and environmental experience ranging from a single-story home to industrial decommissioning of process equipment and facilities. We're here to provide owners and general contractors with a trusted partner and environmentally aware alternative to traditional demolition means and methods.We now operate multiple stand-alone verticals that support and enhance the demolition operations, including waste hauling, concrete crushing, and Browns Mill Recycling, our full-service ferrous and non-ferrous recycling center. The addition of these sister companies allows…

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Aug 2022 Acquired Bare Metals
Aug 2021 Acquired Amerisouth Recycling

BlueLinx Corporation

2 Total Closed Deals

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BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial products. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing 50 states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, we distribute our comprehensive range of products to approximately 15,000 customers including national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers and…

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Oct 2022 Acquired Vandermeer Forest Products
Mar 2018 Acquired Cedar Creek

Firms in the Trading Companies & Distributors Corporations directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Trading Companies & Distributors Corporations is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Distribution experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 538 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Trading Companies & Distributors Corporations directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Corporations with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 538 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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