Seller cites 'consolidation is the wave' and joining the largest consolidator

Maurice Maio characterized industry consolidation as inevitable, saying he was hounded for months and chose to join the largest consolidator (ARS) for the future of his business.

““Consolidation is the wave and we were hounded by them for several months,” said Maurice Maio. “I felt it would be in the best interest of Maio Plumbing and for the future of Maio Marketing to join up with the largest consolidator.””

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