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L&W Supply Finalizes Deal to Purchase NexGen Building Supply

Posted on: June 11, 2018

CHICAGO–June 11, 2018–L&W Supply Corporation finalized its purchase of NexGen Building Supply today.  L&W is a leading specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling systems, steel framing and other building materials used by commercial and residential contractors.

As a leading distributor of interior building products in the Midwest, the NexGen acquisition supports L&W Supply’s overall growth strategy. “We are excited to welcome the NexGen associates, customers and suppliers to the L&W Supply family,” said Dan Piché, L&W Supply’s president. With the NexGen acquisition, L&W Supply will operate 156 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 tiles, steel studs, joint treatment, insulation, EIFS, fasteners and related building products. L&W Supply was acquired by ABC Supply in November 2016. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, L&W Supply operates 156 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, select exterior and interior building products, and outdoor solutions in North America. Founded in 1982, the company focuses exclusively on serving professional contractors by providing products, services and support across major building categories.

ABC Supply is a 20-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner and is committed to hiring military veterans. The company also received the 2025 NAW Distributors Award, recognizing its industry leadership, community engagement and commitment to innovation.

ABC Supply also supports contractors through ABC Supply Interiors, Inc. (formerly L&W Supply) and ABC Supply Outdoor Solutions, a division of ABC Supply Co., Inc. (formerly Town & Country Industries). Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, ABC Supply has more than 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com.

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