Distribution International Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1986

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 480

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 11

  • Investments
  • 20

Distribution International General Information

Description

Distributor of commercial and industrial insulation, tools and safety-related products intended for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) in North America. The company specializes in the distribution of thermal, building and acoustical insulation, fire protection and fabrication as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and other related products, ensuring availability and accessibility for power generation facilities, petrochemical and industrial refinery plants, governmental and institutional buildings, military, commercial vessels and offshore rigs as well as other facilities and industries across the United States and Canada.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 601 Jefferson Street
  • Suite 600
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States
+1 (713)
Primary Industry
Distributors/Wholesale
Other Industries
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Other Commercial Products
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 601 Jefferson Street
  • Suite 600
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States
+1 (713)

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Distribution International Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Distribution International Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Distributor of commercial and industrial insulation, tools and safety-related products intended for maintenance, repair
Distributors/Wholesale
Houston, TX
480 As of 2021

Medford, MA
 

Charlotte, NC
 
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Distribution International Competitors (2)

One of Distribution International’s 2 competitors is General Insulation Company, a Private Debt Financed company based in Medford, MA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
General Insulation Company Private Debt Financed Medford, MA
Specialty Products and Insulation Private Equity-Backed Charlotte, NC
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Distribution International Patents

Distribution International Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20210396345-A1 Preformed insualtion fitting Active 23-Jun-2020
CA-3122941-A1 Preformed insulation fitting Pending 23-Jun-2020
US-12078284-B2 Preformed insulation fitting Active 23-Jun-2020
US-20210131605-A1 Elbows and related methods Active 01-Nov-2019
CA-3097642-A1 Elbows and related methods Pending 01-Nov-2019 B33Y80/00
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Distribution International Signals

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Distribution International Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Distribution International Investments (20)

Distribution International’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Rb. The deal was made on 05-Jan-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Rb 05-Jan-2021 Buyout/LBO Construction and Engineering
Silvercote 11-Jun-2019 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Services
E.O. Wood Company 14-Jul-2016 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Services
Johnson Insulation (Assets) 02-Jun-2016 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
3i Supply 07-Mar-2016 Buyout/LBO Distributors/Wholesale
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Distribution International Exits (2)

Distribution International’s most recent exit was on 05-Aug-2014 from AllState Insulation. The exit was categorized as with 5 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
AllState Insulation 05-Aug-2014 Completed
  • 5 buyers
Thorpe Specialty Services 03-May-2012 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Distribution International Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Bwi Distribution Inc Hunt Valley, MD 1976
Crossroads C&I Distributors Edmonton, Canada 1963
Silvercote Greenville, SC 1934
Mid-Tex Distribution San Antonio, TX

Distribution International FAQs

  • When was Distribution International founded?

    Distribution International was founded in 1986.

  • Where is Distribution International headquartered?

    Distribution International is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is the size of Distribution International?

    Distribution International has 480 total employees.

  • What industry is Distribution International in?

    Distribution International’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.

  • Is Distribution International a private or public company?

    Distribution International is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Distribution International?

    The current valuation of Distribution International is .

  • What is Distribution International’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Distribution International is .

  • How much funding has Distribution International raised over time?

    Distribution International has raised $31.9M.

  • Who are Distribution International’s investors?

    Advent International, Audax Private Equity, Grey Mountain Partners, PNC Mezzanine Capital, and SIG are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Distribution International.

  • Who are Distribution International’s competitors?

    General Insulation Company and Specialty Products and Insulation are competitors of Distribution International.

  • When was Distribution International acquired?

    Distribution International was acquired on 15-Oct-2021.

  • Who acquired Distribution International?

    Distribution International was acquired by TopBuild.

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