CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–L&W Supply Corporation, a leading specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling systems, steel framing and other building materials, announced yesterday the acquisition of Delta Gypsum based out of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Since 1989, the family owned business has been focused on building valuable customer relationships. Delta Gypsum specializes in drywall products, metal studs, ceiling products and insulation. They have six locations in North Carolina and one branch in eastern Tennessee, under the name Appalachian Gypsum.
As a leading distributor of interior building products, the acquisition supports L&W Supply’s overall growth strategy and expands the footprint to serve the professional contractor and builder in North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Dan Piché, L&W Supply’s president said, “We look forward to having the Delta Gypsum associates and customers join the L&W Supply family.”
The transaction is expected to close on March 31, 2019. With this acquisition, L&W Supply will operate 171 locations in 35 states.
About L&W Supply
Since 1971, L&W Supply has been recognized as a world-class interior products company and is one of the nation’s largest distributors of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, steel studs, joint treatment, insulation, fasteners and related building products. L&W Supply was acquired by ABC Supply in November 2016. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, L&W Supply operates 171 branches in 35 states. More information about L&W is available online at www.lwsupply.com.
About ABC Supply
ABC Supply Co. Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing in the United States and one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors of select exterior and interior building products. Since its founding by Ken and Diane Hendricks in 1982, ABC Supply’s sole focus has been serving professional contractors—taking care of them better than any other distributor and offering the products, services and support they need to build their businesses. A 12-time Gallup Great Workplace Award winner and recipient of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Award, ABC Supply is an “employee-first” company that treats its associates with respect and gives them the tools they need to succeed. Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, ABC Supply has more than 700 locations nationwide. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com.
