Automotive paint distributor Wesco Group (Wesco), headquartered in Lynwood, WA, announced it will acquire National Coatings & Supplies (NCS), a Raleigh, NC-based distributor of coatings and related solutions to aftermarket automotive refinish and specialty industrial customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“NCS is a highly respected organization with deep industry roots, an exceptional team, and a long-standing commitment to customer service,” Wesco Co-Founder and CEO Lloyd White said in a Nov. 24 news release. “Bringing our organizations together strengthens our shared mission: to be the industry’s most trusted and full-service provider of specialty coatings, equipment and related supplies. We look forward to welcoming our NCS colleagues and building an even stronger platform for our customers and supplier partners.”

“This combination represents an exciting opportunity for both organizations,” added Josh Cox, President of Wesco. “Customers will benefit from expanded product access, deeper technical resources, and a larger team committed to helping shops improve performance and succeed. For our supplier partners, this combination establishes a unified platform that makes it easier to support customers consistently across North America.”