GME Supply has acquired a fellow Midwestern distributor in a bid to strengthen its position in key infrastructure markets, company officials announced last week.
The Missouri safety and tool distributor added Commercial Supply Co., a Des Moines, Iowa, provider of power tools, fall protection gear, PPE and other jobsite supplies to utility-scale solar and wind contractors, general and specialty contractors, civil and industrial construction firms, and municipalities in the Midwest and across the broader U.S.
GME officials said that the deal would advance the company’s goal of building “a comprehensive distribution platform for contractors working across demanding infrastructure markets.”
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"Commercial Supply has earned a strong reputation by understanding what contractors need and delivering solutions that keep projects moving," GME CEO Ryan Keogh said in a statement." Their expertise, customer relationships and entrepreneurial approach are a natural fit with GME Supply.”
Commercial Supply co-owners Brad Lilienthal and Jason Curry will join GME, and its Des Moines facility and staff will continue operating as part of “the GME Supply family of companies.”
"Joining GME Supply creates exciting opportunities for our customers and employees,” said Lilienthal. “With access to a broader range of products, additional resources and a national distribution network, we can build on what we've established and serve more customers across more markets."
