SALE OF DEALERSHOP'S PAINT BUSINESS

WESCO GROUP, LLC HAS ACQUIRED THE PAINT BUSINESS OF DEALERSHOP, INC., A PORTFOLIO COMPANY OF RESILIENCE CAPITAL PARTNERS

Birmingham, Michigan – September 22, 2025 – Angle Advisors is pleased to announce that Wesco Group, LLC, a premier provider of paint, body and equipment products in the US and Canada, announced the acquisition of the Paint Business of DealerShop, Inc. This strategic acquisition enhances Wesco Group’s market presence, expanding its footprint and service capabilities across the United States.  Angle Advisors acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to DealerShop and Resilience Capital Partners in completing the transaction.

DealerShop’s Paint Business provides best in class products and distribution services along with innovative solutions to customers in the automotive refinish market.  The Company had established itself as the premier provider of PBE products in the upstate New York and Northern Ohio markets.  The sale of the Paint Business positions DealerShop as the only coast-to-coast Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) in the U.S. that is solely focused on meeting the unique purchasing needs of the automotive industry. DealerShop leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to deliver deeper data insights, streamline procurement and strengthen cost-control strategies for its members.

"We are excited to welcome DealerShop’s Paint Distribution team and customers to the Wesco Group family,” said Matt Johnson, VP of Mergers and Acquisitions. “Our teams are excited to work together to continue to provide the first in class services, our customers have come to expect. This acquisition strengthens our ability to serve customers coast to coast, further solidifying our position as one of North America’s largest privately-held PBE distributors.”

"We are excited to be the first company in our industry to transition from regional operations into a national GPO," said Bill Gryzenia, CEO of DealerShop. "Our nationwide scale, combined with AI-enabled analytics and automation, provides members with exceptional visibility into spend, contract compliance and savings opportunities, helping them operate more efficiently and profitably."

“We thank Angle for being our trusted advisor to identify the right partner to support the continued growth of the Paint Business. Angle’s customized process, hands-on approach, and commitment to execution were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome,” said Bassem Mansour, CEO of Resilience Capital Partners.

Wesco Group LLC, headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, is a leading distributor of paint, body, and equipment products for the automotive refinish, industrial, commercial, aerospace, and marine markets. With a network of over 214 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Wesco Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, including paints, coatings, tools, and equipment, supported by industry-leading supply chain solutions and customer service.  For more information on Wesco Group, visit www.wescopbe.com. 

DealerShop, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the only national Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) focused exclusively on the automotive industry, serving dealerships, service centers, and collision shops nationwide. By combining coast-to-coast scale with AI-driven procurement and data insights, DealerShop helps members reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve profitability across essential product and service categories. For more information on DealerShop, visit www.dealershopusa.com.    

Angle Advisors, with offices in the United States, Germany, and China, specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and capital raising services with a particular emphasis on the industrials and services sectors. The firm’s professionals have completed 300 transactions since 2009 for multinational corporations, privately held companies, private equity funds, and public sector clients. For additional information, please visit www.angleadvisors.com.