Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE), the Michigan-based automotive and specialty coatings distributor with a growing portfolio of 12 brands, today announced its new parent brand identity as PSE Group. This new parent brand is positioned to centralize the company and reinforce the entire organization’s commitment to being the best coatings distributor and solutions provider […]
Painters Supply and Equipment Acquires AeroCoat Source Inc.
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of AeroCoat Source Inc. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Maple Shade, N.J., AeroCoat distributes high- quality coatings and painting solutions, serving customers across the aviation and military sectors. Their New Jersey distribution center along with the NJ operations and sales teams will continue to operate […]
Painters Supply Acquires Interbay Coatings
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced December 18 the acquisition of Interbay Coatings, Inc., a leading specialty coatings distributor offering a diverse range of products catering to the repair, maintenance, and new construction requirements of the Heavy Marine and Industrial coatings markets. Established in 1986, Interbay is headquartered in Tampa, Fla. Patrick Mayette, President […]
Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires Specialty Coatings, Inc.
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced December 21 it completed the acquisition of Specialty Coatings, Inc. (SCI). SCI is a leading Distributor of paints, coatings, and supplies for industrial, marine, architectural, and government applications throughout the United States. The Company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Metro Detroit. “SCI is a strong […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Local School Student Uniforms
Painters Supply & Equipment kicks off campaign with $5,000 matching grant in their markets. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) invites industry members to adopt their local high school and college collision programs and ensure their students have a professional appearance this fall by sponsoring new Cintas work uniforms. Coordinated through CREF, businesses select which […]
Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires PBE Distributor in Michigan
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of Westside Paint & Supply, a PPG Platinum Distributor that is headquartered in Bay City, Mich. that was founded by David Royal in 1983. “We’re very pleased to welcome the Westside team to Painters Supply,” said Patrick Mayette, CEO of PSE. “We’re looking forward to providing […]
PNC Riverarch Capital Sells Painters Supply & Equipment to Odyssey Investment Partners
PBE distributor operates 50 branch locations and two distribution centers. PNC Riverarch Capital announced the sale of Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) to Odyssey Investment Partners in August. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1952, PSE is a leading distributor of paint and related supplies to the automotive aftermarket and specialty […]
Painters Supply Acquires Five Location Distributor in Mid-Atlantic Region
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced today that an affiliate of the company has completed the acquisition of Nyquist, Inc. The acquisition adds five locations in the Mid- Atlantic region. Based in Baltimore, Md., Nyquist was founded in 1955 by George Nyquist Sr., who later sold the business to his son George Nyquist Jr. […]
Painters Supply Acquires Ohio PBE Distributor with Two Locations
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of D&S Color Supply. The acquisition adds two locations in the greater Cleveland, Ohio market and further expands PSE’s market presence in the Northern Ohio region. D&S is a PPG Platinum Distributor that is headquartered in Middleburg Heights, Ohio with an additional location […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall Career Fair Schedule
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced its fall schedule of career fairs that provide collision repair and auto service, maintenance and repair as well as heavy-duty repair businesses with the opportunity to connect with high school and college students across the country. Through these partnerships, the fall events will bring together over 4,000 collision, auto […]