Independent distributors differentiate against PE-owned competitors

An independent distributor frames many competitors having sold to private equity as a loss of personal touch, positioning itself as relationship-focused against PE-owned consolidators.

“Many of our competitors have sold to private equity, which has resulted in a loss of personal touch and dealer-centric service. This trend has allowed M\&A Supply to stand out as a relationship-focused distributor.”

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