Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. - overview
Established
1952
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Primary Industry
Logistics & Distribution
About
Based in Illinois, US, and founded in 1952, Distribution Solutions Group Inc. , formerly Lawson Products, Inc. is an industrial distributor of maintenance and repair supplies dedicated to assisting customers in resolving long-term operational challenges. In April 2022, GS Operating, LLC, and TestEquity LLC portfolio companies of LKCM Headwater Investments merged with Distribution Solutions Group Inc.
As of 2022, Cesar Lanuza is the president and CEO of the company. The company provides products including abrasives, automotive, chemicals, cutting tools, electrical, fasteners, fluid power, hand tools, material handling, parts washing, safety, shop supplies, storage equipment/literature, welding, parts washing, and clearance. The firm's services include the lawson difference, optimized inventory management, engineering services, technical information, e-business solutions, and scanning solutions.
Current Investors
LKCM Headwater Investments
Primary Industry
Logistics & Distribution
Sub Industries
Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts, Electrical, Plumbing & Hardware Distributors, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants
Website
www.lawsonproducts.com
Company Stage
PIPE
Total Amount Raised
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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Add-on | Completed | Eastern Valve & Control Specialties | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | S&S Automotive, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Emergent Safety Supply | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Hisco, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Merger | Completed | GS Operating, LLC, TestEquity LLC | - |
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