Acquisition Further Expands Fire Protection Offering in Midwest Region
Core & Main LP, the leading U.S. distributor of water, sewer and fire protection products, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of DCL Fabrication & Supply Inc. (DCL), one of the leading providers of fire protection product fabrication and distribution in the St. Louis area and broader Midwest region. This acquisition marks the sixth by Core & Main since becoming an independent company in August 2017, including the June 2018 acquisition of the assets of St. Louis Fabrication & Supply. Financial terms are undisclosed.
“The acquisition of DCL significantly expands and enhances Core & Main’s custom fabrication capabilities throughout the Midwest and perfectly positions our combined organization to meet the growing fabrication and product distribution needs of our customers,” said Brad Cowles, president of Core & Main Fire Protection. “We’re excited to bring the DCL team on board. Under the guidance of Darrell Dick Jr., DCL has become a market-leading player with a keen focus on quality and customer satisfaction that is unparalleled in this area.”
Steve LeClair, chief executive officer of Core & Main, said, “This acquisition significantly enhances our position in the region and we look forward to partnering with Darrell and his team to further build upon the solid foundation they’ve established and excellent reputation they have earned with their loyal customer base.”
Darrell Dick Jr., co-owner and vice president and operations manager of DCL, will serve as the branch operations manager following the acquisition. He commented, “We have a long-standing presence in our region and we have grown our business steadily over the last 15 years. We are thrilled to join the Core & Main family, which will provide tremendous opportunity to further develop our business throughout the Midwest, as we continue to provide first-class service to our customers. We were particularly attracted to Core & Main’s family-oriented culture and the value they placed on the expertise our associates will bring to the table.”
About Core & Main Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is the largest distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating more than 250 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. Core & Main’s 3,000 plus associates are committed to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help communities thrive. Visit www.coreandmain.com to learn more.
