Distribution Solutions Group Announces Acquisition of Eastern Valve & Control Specialties

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Further Scaling DSG’s Canadian Operations to Expand Source Atlantic’s Mobile Valve Platform

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSGR) (“DSG” or the “Company”), a premier specialty distribution company, today announced the acquisition of Eastern Valve & Control Specialties Ltd. (“Eastern Valve”), a trusted provider of industrial valve products and related services supporting customers across Atlantic Canada, as part of its Canadian Branch and Source Atlantic. Eastern Valve, located in Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada, supplies and services the highest-quality valves, instrumentation, actuation, and ancillary product solutions throughout Atlantic Canada.

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Founded in 2002, Eastern Valve has a strong reputation as a supplier of industrial valves, instrumentation and flow-control solutions across a range of industrial and infrastructure applications. The business is known for its technical knowledge, responsive service, and commitment to supporting customers’ critical process and flow-control needs.

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“We are excited about the strong strategic fit between Eastern Valve and our Mobile Valve platform, which complements and expands existing double-digit margins of this platform in our Source Atlantic business,” said J. Bryan King, CEO and Chairman of Distribution Solutions Group. “Further scaling these businesses enhances our value proposition by combining product expertise, comprehensive services, and lifecycle support, enabling us to service customers more broadly from initial specification through ongoing maintenance and service. This expanded geographic footprint will position us well to reach new customers and markets while delivering consistent, high-value solutions across a broader platform in this market.”

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“Joining DSG and partnering with the Source Atlantic Mobile Valve team creates exciting opportunities for our customers, suppliers and employees,” said Tony Goobie, General Manager of Eastern Valve. “We share a strong commitment to safety, technical excellence, and customer service, and we’re proud to become part of DSG.”

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Eastern Valve, with annual revenues of approximately CAD$17 million, is expected to be immediately accretive to DSG and its Canadian Branch Business segment margins and was funded through the Company’s existing cash and availability under its credit agreement.

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About Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

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DSG is a premier multi-platform specialty distribution company providing high touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technologies markets. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, a leader in MRO distribution of C-parts, including the Canada Branch Division; Gexpro Services, a leading global supply chain services provider to manufacturing customers; and TestEquity, a leader in electronic test & measurement solutions.

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Through its collective businesses, DSG is dedicated to helping customers lower their total cost of operation by increasing productivity and efficiency with the right products, expert technical support and fast, reliable delivery to be a one-stop solution provider. DSG serves approximately 220,000 customers in several diverse end markets supported by approximately 4,300 dedicated employees and strong vendor partnerships. DSG ships from strategically located distribution and service centers to customers in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.

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About Source Atlantic, a division of Lawson Products’ Canada Branch Business

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Founded in 1867 as W.H. Thorne General Hardware Merchants in Saint John, New Brunswick, Source Atlantic has grown into a leading industrial distributor and service provider in Canada. Today, Source Atlantic operates as the core organization bringing together three respected Canadian brands—Source Atlantic, the Bolt Supply House, and Soucie Salo—under one integrated entity.

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While each brand maintains its unique market focus and customer relationships, they are united by shared strategy and a commitment to service excellence. Together, the organization supports customers nationwide with more than 600 employees, 33 branch locations, and partnerships with over 4,000 world‑class suppliers.

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Source Atlantic delivers value through specialized technical services, innovative business solutions, and the strategic use of technology and data‑driven insights. Guided by an ISO 9001 Quality Management System, the organization remains focused on anticipating customer needs, exceeding industry standards, and driving operational excellence across all brands.

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About Eastern Valve & Control Specialties

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Eastern Valve & Control Specialties Ltd. is a Canadian provider of industrial valves, instrumentation and flow control solutions, serving customers across a range of industrial and infrastructure applications. New Valve operates as Eastern Valve’s service division, providing valve service, repair, and technical support for critical process and flow control systems.

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Together, the organizations bring established technical expertise, strong product knowledge, and a commitment to quality and responsive customer support. Operating with experienced teams and deep industry knowledge, Eastern Valve and New Valve continue to support customers with reliable valve products and services designed to meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements. For more information, visit www.easternvalve.ca.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the “safe-harbor” provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. The Terms “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplates,” “continues,” “could,” “ensure,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecasts,” “if,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “shall,” “should,” “strategy,” “will,” “would,” and variations of them and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression (and the negatives of such words and terms) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.