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Articles Tagged with ''mergers and acquisitions''

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Carrier acquires Viessmann

May 16, 2023

The Carrier and Viessmann boards of directors have each approved the acquisition, which is expected to close around the end of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.


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Joe Hammer: The most important tips for buying and managing an existing plumbing company

Considerations before buying a plumbing business.
Joe Hammer
May 8, 2023

The plumbing industry is a stable industry. There is never a shortage of people who need plumbing work on their homes, businesses or apartment complexes, and this constant demand makes owning your own plumbing company an appealing opportunity for many prospective buyers. However, starting your own company from the ground up can be difficult.


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Victaulic acquires Horizon Metals

April 19, 2023

With this acquisition, Victaulic has added over 1.4 million square feet of foundry and manufacturing capacity in North America since 2011. 


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Legacy Service Partners teams up with Nebraska-based home services company to create growth opportunities

April 18, 2023

Legacy has partnered with 28 brands since 2021.


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Thermogenics acquires Plains Mechanical Services

April 18, 2023

Founded in 1994, Plains is a full-service boiler company providing sales, service installation and repair of boilers, pressure vessels, piping systems, and industrial combustion applications.


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PM Profile: LIXIL's Trey Northrup

LIXIL exec discusses recent acquisition, labor shortage, industry trends and more.
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Nicole Krawcke
March 23, 2023

Late last year, LIXIL made headlines when it announced the acquisition of Basco, a U.S.-based shower door manufacturing company.


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Michael Richter and Adam Fiedor: Enhancing the value of the MEP business

M&A opportunities in 2023 still remain strong for plumbing contracting businesses.
Michael Richter Adam Fiedor
March 10, 2023

Many U.S. businesses across a variety of sectors have experienced new challenges over the last year — this is particularly true for those in the mechanical, engineering, and plumbing (MEP) industries. In early 2022, the MEP sector saw labor shortages and supply chain disruptions lead to increased labor and material costs, while later in the year and early into 2023, businesses are experiencing slowing demand for building and renovation. Unsurprisingly, this dynamic has culminated in constantly fluctuating profit margins for many MEP business owners.


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Brad Williams: Buy to sell

Making strategic buying decisions today to benefit your company in the future.
March 8, 2023

The benefits of buying companies are vast. In this article, I will explore the reasons for buying a company today that will benefit your company in the future. There is an entire industry built around the idea of “buy to sell,” — private equity.


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Brad Williams: 2023 predictions

Review 2022 predictions and make new ones for 2023.
Brad Williams
Brad Williams
February 8, 2023

 As 2022 comes to a close it is now time to review my predictions from last year as well as predict ten more trends I see as we enter 2023. Just like last year, I will stay away from prognosticating about where the stock market will be at this end of the year; instead, I will stick to identifying trends that supply houses will find important in this upcoming year. With all that being said, let's jump right in and review my 2022 predictions.


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NIBCO acquires Matco-Norca

February 1, 2023

Matco-Norca will continue to operate separately as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NIBCO INC., and its leadership team will remain in place.  


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