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DXP Expands DXP Water Footprint in Western Canada via Mequipco Acquisition

Aug 4, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strategic North American expansion can improve revenue mix and long-term cash flows; near-term dilution risk manageable given scaling potential; similar cross-border acquisitions have historically supported multiple expansion if integration delivers synergies.

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DXP Enterprises announced the acquisition of Mequipco Ltd., expanding DXP Water across Western Canada (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba). The deal, signed August 1, 2026 and funded with cash and DXPE stock, provides a Canada anchor to scale organically and cross-border. Mequipco reported CAD 9.9M sales and CAD 2.4M pro-forma EBITDA in the last 12 months.

DXP completes Mequipco acquisition, expanding DXP Water in Western Canada. Adds Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan.
Signing Aug 1, 2026; funding with cash and stock.
Mequipco is a leading Canadian mechanical equipment rep for water.
LTM CAD 9.9M sales; pro-forma EBITDA CAD 2.4M.

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