HD Supply Waterworks Acquires D&M Fabrication, Inc.

- HD Supply's market-leading waterworks business makes bolt-on acquisition of
a leading fire protection fabricator -

ST. LOUIS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- HD Supply Waterworks, an HD Supply
business that distributes a complete line of water, sewer, fire protection and
storm drain products to serve the needs of contractors and municipalities in
the water, wastewater, storm and fire protection markets, today announced it
has finalized the purchase of D&M Fabrication, Inc. D&M Fabrication, Inc.,
located in Lodi, Calif., specializes in fabricating fire protection systems
for distributors and contractors, who design, sell and/or install systems for
end users. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
"D&M Fabrication has an exceptional, best-in-class reputation for high-
quality fabricated fire protection systems and has been a partner of HD Supply
Waterworks for nearly a decade," said HD Supply Waterworks Regional Vice
President, Chuck Reed. "This acquisition is extremely important for us because
it will solidify our ability to provide value-added services to our customers
through fabrication capabilities in Northern California."
The purchase of D&M Fabrication, Inc. further strengthens HD Supply
Waterworks' market-leading position in an important region with strong market
growth trends. The bolt-on acquisition also supports HD Supply's acquisitive
long-term growth strategy and value creation goals.
D&M Fabrication, Inc. currently operates a warehouse facility in Northern
California. The business will be fully integrated into the HD Supply
Waterworks business and will begin operating under the HD Supply Fire
Protection brand continuing to provide fabrication services to existing
customers.
About HD Supply Waterworks
HD Supply Waterworks is the nation's leader in the water, wastewater,
storm and fire protection industries. The business distributes a complete line
of water, sewer, fire protection and storm drain products, integral to
building, repairing and maintaining water and wastewater systems that are part
of the basic municipal infrastructure required to support population and
economic growth and residential and commercial construction. It currently
operates more than 260 branches in 41 states.
About HD Supply
HD Supply (www.hdsupply.com) is a leading wholesale distribution company,
providing a broad range of products and services to professional customers in
the infrastructure & energy, maintenance, repair & improvement and specialty
construction markets. With a diverse portfolio of market-leading businesses,
HD Supply is one of the largest diversified wholesale distributors in North
America, with approximately 1,000 locations.
SOURCE HD Supply Waterworks

Erica Crosling, Director, Public Relations & Community Affairs of HD Supply,
+1-770-852-9079, erica.crosling@hdsupply.com