Last year was a big one for mergers and acquisitions. Independent distributors, service firms and builders are consolidating in a big way, while the Big 3 manufacturers continue to acquire other producers to broaden their product offerings and geographic coverage.
2022 promises more of the same, perhaps at an even more accelerated pace.
In addition to the recent acquisition of Claffey Pools, the following acqusitions have been reported since the beginning of the year.
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Smart Pool Services Enters Florida Market
The service company's 10th acquisition brings it into a new state.
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With New Acquisitions, National Pool Partners Takes Claim as Largest Arizona Service Firm
Last month, it acquired two more Phoenix-area companies to add to its established hub.
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Distributor Heritage Pool Supply Group Acquires Cinderella Inc.
With the transaction, the new distributor has added four more locations.
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IoT and Waterfeature Acquisitions Expand Hayward’s Technology Offerings
Three recent acquisitions are expected to strengthen Hayward Pool Products’ positioning in the technology market.