Columbus Distribution Company Acquired

Illinois-based L&W Supply Corp. has acquired an interior building products distributor in Columbus. Financial terms of the deal for Rose & Walker Supply, which has five branches throughout the state, have not been disclosed.
L&W Supply is a specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling systems, steel framing, and other building materials for commercial and residential contractors. The company says the acquisition supports its overall growth strategy.
"We are excited to welcome the Rose & Walker associates, customers and suppliers to the L&W Supply family,” said Dan Piché, president of L&W Supply. "This is our fifth acquisition since mid-March and supports our strategy to expand our footprint to serve the professional contractor and builder."
Rose & Walker has branches in Bloomington, Columbus, Lafayette, Indianapolis, and Terre Haute. Following the acquisition L&W Supply’s footprint grows to 163 locations in 35 states.
L&W Supply did not provide specific information on whether any jobs would be affected by the acquisition.