The story
Bradco Supply was founded in 1966 by Barry Segal, with a single warehouse in Avenel, New Jersey.
In 2007, Apollo Management acquired a minority interest in Bradco Supply. The following year, Advent International acquired a majority ownership in Bradco Supply. Also in 2008, founder Barry Segal retired.
In 2010, Bradco was acquired by ABC Supply. In 2013, ABC repurchased all outstanding shares from minority stakeholders, including the stakes the investors had in Bradco.
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