L&W Supply Finalizes Deal to Purchase NexGen Building Supply

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. It is one of the nation’s largest distributors of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, steel studs, joint treatment, insulation, fasteners, and related building products. ABC Supply acquired L&W Supply in November 2016. Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, L&W Supply operates over 270 branches in 46 states.

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.

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