DXP Finalizes Acquisition Of B27, LLC

DXP’s President and CEO, David Little said, “We are very pleased to have B27 as part of the DXP family. B27 is a quality company with great people. We look forward to our collective success and driving towards creating a world-class Rotating Equipment business."

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

Jan 6th, 2014

Houston, TX - DXP Enterprises, Inc. completed the acquisition of B27, LLC. Further to DXPE’s press release in December, B27 has approximately 342 employees with projected sales and adjusted EBITDA of $198 million and $35 million, respectively for fiscal year 2013.

DXP’s President and CEO, David Little said, “We are very pleased to have B27 as part of the DXP family. B27 is a quality company with great people. We look forward to our collective success and driving towards creating a world-class Rotating Equipment business. By adding this experienced team and strategic offering to our suite of products and services, we will provide a comprehensive offering to our customers. We look forward to our future success together.”

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