DISTRIBUTION WEBINAR
From disruptions to decisions: charting a course for distribution in 2023
Date: Monday 4 December 2023 | Time: 16:00 CET (10:00 EDT)
Moderated by: Don Wiggins, Distribution specialist, Oaklins
The aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic are lingering in the distribution industry, underscored by significant supply chain disruptions, workforce challenges, and emerging environmental and technological shifts. Dive deep into these pivotal changes in our upcoming webinar where Oaklins specialist Don Wiggins will shed light on current M&A trends and key industry updates.
Alongside him will be Martin S. Harrell, president of the waterproofing department at Beacon Building Products, Inc. and previously the CEO of Coastal Construction Products, which Beacon acquired in November 2022. Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly traded distributor with over 470 branches across North America, and Martin will delve into the company's growth trajectory, its forward-looking strategies, and the challenges it anticipates in the future. Martin’s first-hand industry expertise equips him with invaluable insights, strategic perspectives, and real-world knowledge that are crucial for understanding market trends and strategies within the distribution industry.
Register today to gain valuable insights and learn more about the current situation within the distribution industry. You will get first-hand knowledge about the evolving dynamics of the sector, including prime M&A targets and unique investment avenues.
In today’s distribution sector, adaptability is the name of the game. As the industry navigates the changing currents of demand, technology, sustainability and supply chain disruptions, operators who embrace innovation and efficiency will be the industry leaders of tomorrow.DON WIGGINS, DISTRIBUTION SPECIALIST, OAKLINS
Speakers
Hear these experts share their views about the fast-changing industry:
Principal, Oaklins Heritage
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Division President at Beacon Building Products
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Don Wiggins leads Oaklins’ distribution team and is the CEO of Oaklins Heritage in Jacksonville and Savannah. He has advised multiple clients in the distribution sector, which also includes storage, trucking, moving, rail service providers, local delivery and logistics technology. Among his clients have been Atlantic Quality Parts, Custom Wholesale Floors, Diabetic Supply and Medical Services Company. He has also completed significant transactions for a wide variety of companies with both strategic acquirors and private equity buyers, including Iron Mountain, Liberty Medical, HIG Capital and Pfingsten Partners. Most recently, he advised on the sale of Maner Builders Supply to US LBM.
Martin Harrell oversees the specialty waterproofing division at Beacon. During his ten-year tenure as CEO of Coastal Construction Products, he led the firm's efforts to expand its footprint and rebrand the company. Prior to that, he was director of sales, and also held a variety of positions of increasing responsibilities that included marketing, vendor relationships and the management of underperforming branches. He began his career as a financial trainee for the holding company of Circuit City Stores, after graduating from Wake Forest University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science from the School of Business & Accountancy.
