Generational Group Advises ApTex, Inc. in its Sale to MSC Industrial Supply Co.
Summary
Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, ApTex, Inc., specializes in production-oriented industrial distribution, offering cutting tools, abrasives, metalworking fluids, and workholding systems. As a highly technical metalworking distributor, ApTex emphasizes value-added services and solutions designed to optimize cost savings throughout the entire production process for their customers. With over 75 years of experience, MSC offers more than 1.5 million products, including inventory management and supply chain solutions, to help businesses improve efficiency and reduce costs. This acquisition is a testament to our differentiated M&A strategy that is strongly supported by our healthy balance sheet and cash flows.” Dean Meier, President of ApTex, said “As we join the MSC family, we look forward to combining our technical expertise and solution-driven approach with MSC’s expanded product offering to drive further cost savings for customers.” Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A - Central Region, Michael Goss, and his team, led by Generational Group Affiliate, Steve Dinehart, supported by Vice President, M&A, Lance Thomasson, closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, David Pickard established the initial relationship with ApTex, Inc. Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading, award-winning, full-service business advisory firm.