Flooring wholesale distributor E.J. Welch Co. has acquired the Merle B. Smith Co. of Burr Ridge, Ill.
“The acquisition provides many benefits to the loyal customers of [Merle] – namely a greater range of products and services," said Dominic Reda, president of Merle. "In addition to the Burr Ridge location, our customers will also have a second fully stocked location in Elk Grove Village, Ill. at E.J. Welch's new 75,000 square foot facility, complete with classroom and training space hosting regularly scheduled National Wood Flooring Association installation training classes."