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Bradco Supply

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Type
  
Subsidiary

Founder
  
Barry Segal

Founded
  
1966

Industry
  
Distribution

Area served
  
USA

Parent organization
  
ABC Supply

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Number of locations
  
130 branches in 30 States

Products
  
Building products, Roofing

Headquarters
  
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States

Bradco Supply was a large distributor of building materials for the commercial and residential building markets, particularly roofing supplies. In 2010, Bradco was acquired by its largest competitor, ABC Supply. Bradco operated through subsidiaries and brands including: Admiral Building Products, Bak-A-Lum, FlexMaster, H. Verby Company, Bradco Tapered Express, Bradco Metals, Posey Steel & Supply and Bradco International.

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Company history

Bradco Supply was founded in 1966 by Barry Segal, with a single warehouse in Avenel, New Jersey.

Prior to its acquisition, Bradco was owned by two private equity groups: Advent International and Apollo Global Management.

Selected milestones

  • 1972 – First branches opened in New Jersey and Connecticut
  • 1979 – Entry into Florida market
  • 1986 – 17 locations in eight states
  • 1994 – Entry into Midwestern markets
  • 2000 – 78 locations in 17 states
  • 2007 – Apollo Management acquires a minority interest in Bradco Supply
  • 2008 – Advent International acquires a majority ownership in Bradco Supply.
  • 2008 - Founder, Barry Segal retires from active involvement

    • References

    Bradco Supply Wikipedia
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