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DXP expands Water platform in Canada with Mequipco acquisition

Aug 4, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Directly expands DXP Water’s geographic footprint, adds revenue and potential EBITDA synergies; modest initial scale but accelerator for cross-border growth and investor confidence.

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DXP Enterprises completed the acquisition of Mequipco Ltd., granting DXP Water a Western Canada foothold across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Mequipco posted CAD 9.9 million in sales and CAD 2.4 million in pro-forma EBITDA for the LTM ending June 30, 2026. The deal was financed with cash and DXP stock, signaling faster cross-border growth and potential near-term margin uplift.

  • DXP acquires Mequipco to expand in Canada.
  • Mequipco adds Western Canada footprint: BC, AB, SK, MB.
  • Pro-forma EBITDA CAD 2.4M; CAD sales CAD 9.9M (LTM 6/30/2026).
  • Signed Aug 1, 2026; acquisition funded by cash and stock.

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