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Houchens Acquires Controls Distributor H.H. Barnum

Adding the factory and warehouse automation controls distributor gives Houchens a 14th company in its portfolio.
Houchens Industries

Retail, manufacturing and distribution conglomerate Houchens Industries, Inc. acquired H.H. Barnum Company.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Michigan-based H.H. Barnum is a distributor of controls for factory and warehouse automation.H.H. Barnum Logo The company employes roughly 300 people and serves customers in locations across the U.S. — Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina.

“This transaction aligns perfectly with our strategic plan to further grow and diversify our ESOP,” Houchens CEO Dion Houchins said in a Sept. 3 news release. “We are extremely excited to work with Ed Koza, the leadership team, and all the employees who have built a tremendous organization. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the business.”

H.H. Barnum is the 14th company under Houchens’ umbrella, now including:

Manufacturing & Distribution
  • H.H. Barnum
  • Air Hydro Power (AHP)
  • LEE Building Products
  • Pan-Ston
  • Stephens Pipe & Steel
  • Tampico
Retail & Healthcare
  • Cohen’s Fashion Optical
  • Feeders Pet Supply
  • Four Seasons
  • Houchens Food Group
  • Sheldon’s RX
Insurance
  • Houchens Insurance Group
Construction
  • Scotty’s Contracting
  • TS Trucking
  • Stewart Richey

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