The Macomb Group Inc. in Sterling Heights announced that it has completed a merger with Deacon Industrial Supply Co., Inc. near Philadelphia. Terms of the merger were not disclosed.

Founded in 1963, Deacon is headquartered in Harleysville, a suburb of Philadelphia, with additional branches located in Marcus Hook and Camp Hill, Pa. Tee Plumbing

“As a highly respected distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings, our new partner, Bill Vail, and his team of 100 employees at Deacon serve an attractive base of industrial and commercial businesses across the Mid-Atlantic region, where until now we have had no presence,” says Bill McGivern, president and CEO of The Macomb Group.

The merger presents opportunities, in terms of both organic and acquisitive growth. Former Deacon owner Bill Vail will continue to lead Deacon’s operations and will also serve as executive vice president and board member at The Macomb Group.

“Our history with one another dates back over a decade during which time we worked together collaboratively as board members of a buying cooperative that is now part of Affiliated Distributors,” says Vail. “Over the years, we realized there are many shared similarities across our organizations and came to the conclusion that we could enjoy far more success growing our businesses together.”

The Macomb Group is a wholesale distributor of pipe, valves and fittings. Founded in 1977, the company now has 22 service branches and almost 600 employees in eight states including Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The Macomb Group serves a variety of end markets, including automotive, food and beverage, general manufacturing, hospitals, schools, power plants, and general industry.

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