The Merit Distribution Group

Largest full-line distributor of painting and flooring installation sundries in the United States. Merit, through its Lancaster and E.J. Welch brands, provides just-in-time delivery to retailers and installers of sundries, tools, and products used for painting and flooring installation.

Website

www.lancasterco.com
www.ejwelch.com
www.tools4flooring.com

Status

Active Investment – Fund I

Sector

Painting and flooring sundries, products, and installation tools

Center Rock Contact

Arun Laxmanan

Headquarters

Spartanburg, SC

Year Invested

2019

Facilities

10 distribution centers and 31 branches located throughout the United States and Canada

Investment Summary

Equity investment in partnership with management supporting market growth

Add-ons

Gilford-Johnson Midwest Operations, T&L Distributing, Janco Chemical

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