L&W Supply Grows Nationwide Footprint with Acquisition of DeFoor Acoustical Inc.

CHICAGO – June 25, 2018 – L&W Supply Corporation, one of the nation’s largest distributors of wallboard, steel stud, ceiling systems and related building products announced today the acquisition of DeFoor Acoustical Inc. dba DeFoor Drywall and Acoustical Supply.

The family owned business started in 1966 as a commercial drywall and acoustical ceilings contractor. It transitioned to DeFoor Drywall and Acoustical Supply in the mid-’80’s to serve the professional contractor and builder in Macon and Atlanta, Georgia, as a distributor. The company provides commercial acoustical ceiling systems, insulation, metals studs and drywall products.

“We’re excited to have D. Jay, Tim DeFoor and their talented associates join our team,” said Dan Piché, L&W Supply president. “This will expand our footprint, and we look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service, meeting the needs of contractors in the state of Georgia.” With this strategic acquisition, L&W Supply will now operate 158 branches across 35 states.

About L&W Supply
Since 1971, L&W Supply has been recognized as a leading distributor of interior building products. It is one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, steel studs, joint treatment, insulation, fasteners and related building materials. ABC Supply acquired L&W Supply in November 2016. Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, L&W Supply operates more than 270 branches nationwide.

About ABC Supply
ABC Supply Co., Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America. Since its founding in 1982, ABC Supply’s sole focus has been serving professional contractors and “making it easy” for them to do their jobs by offering the products, support and services they need — including myABCsupply, which allows them to place material orders and manage their account details from anywhere.

ABC Supply is a 19-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.

Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, ABC Supply has over 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com. Contractors can find resources for growing and improving their businesses on ABC Supply’s blog and the company’s LinkedIn page.

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