Innovation. Collaboration. Excellence.
More Than a Sale–
A Partnership
We work with owners who want the next chapter to matter.
Are you considering selling your business or divesting a product line and its associated territories? If you want to work with a team full of energy and passion, driven by results, we want to connect.
Together we can honor your legacy, make your employees owners, and make the journey to selling as enjoyable as the outcome. Contact us for a confidential conversation.
Any discussions, repsonses, or expressions of interest are non-binding and provided solely for exploratory purposes. Neither party will be bound unless and until a definitive written agreement is executed by all parties.
What are we looking for?
Primarily, we’re in the market to acquire wholesale distributors in the building and construction products industry.
Expanding into new markets, acquiring complimentary product offerings, leveraging our competencies to support target companies and creating shared value are just a few of our goals.
- Are you an established wholesale distributor with a strong reputation in construction products?
- Is your company lower middle market to mid market sized?
- Do you have complementary product lines that can diversify and strengthen our offerings?
- Looking for an enhancement to your solid leadership?
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Or just want to see if we can work together?
Then let's talk!
Why Partner With Us
How will you know your company is a fit?
- Your business doesn’t conflict with our current business
- Your company and its customers are primarily in the continental US
- You play in the building materials and construction industry - preferably physical distribution
- You want your legacy to lie with a team that cares, will do what it takes to get things done, and values continuous improvement
Acquisition Experience
We have a proven track record of integrating companies or parts of companies, learning and growing along the way. Time and time again, our supplier partners count on us to outperform the market. We’re reliable, responsive, and we understand the building industry.
Rock Solid Financials
Investing in the market is a key element to our success. Your business will receive the same, well-thought investment strategy that’s led us to our success. We’ll provide the backing needed to expand your capacity, upgrade software & equipment, and pursue new opportunities.
Market Access
By becoming a part of the Hallmark team, you’ll gain access to a wide geographic market. We’re in the market to gain synergies via product lines, customer bases, and services. Your company joining together can accelerate your growth beyond what you can do alone! And with growth comes opportunity… your employees can access new roles within a larger organization.
About Us
Building More Than Products
For over 50 years, we’ve been growing alongside our partners, learning what it takes to build lasting success in the building materials industry.
Who We Are
We think 50-something is the sweet spot for combining deep industry experience with an eye toward the future. With core competencies in demand creation and physical distribution, we are a marketer and distributor rooted in continuous improvement and excellence. Our 10 locations in 23 states cover 61% of the geography of the continental United States.
With our own fleet of delivery trucks servicing more than 75% of our area, we’ve got the ability to deliver on time and accurately.
We’d be honored to bring our expertise to your business, and hey – we can even learn from you in the process!
What is an ESOP?
Your Employees Become Owners
Hallmark is an ESOP, which means every Hallmark associate (employee) is an owner who shares in the success of the business.
Ownership culture cultivates a team that’s invested, motivated, and genuinely cares.
Should you sell to an ESOP, or take what may be an above market value
offer from a Private Equity firm? It’s a question company leaders like you
may grapple with while looking to sell. Did you know that 20% of P/E owned companies go bankrupt within 10 years? (Source–Greenwell-Bad Company).
Creates Personal Wealth
ESOPS are the opposite of private equity. A company of owners with a board and trustee who have a fiduciary duty not to overpay for the companies we acquire. What that means is your employees are likely to stay working, gain more wealth, and contribute to the long-term success and legacy of your business.
By design, ESOPs are expected to invest in growth, with the goal of delivering wealth to its shareholders (employee owners).
Owners Who Care
Happy Employees = Happy Customers
Employee ownership results in a friendly, customer-first mentality and a collaborative solutions-based environment where relationships matter, improvement is continuous, and growth is a mindset. Our customers consistenly give us a score of 4.8/5 when surveyed on their overall satisfaction.
Our Values
We are Honest & Loyal
We Continuously Learn & Improve
We Care
We do What it Takes to Get Things Done
There is not a person I would work with that wasn’t as patient and helpful as could be. I am happy to have found such a great organization to work with.”
Kevin Baron
Hallmark Team Member
“The transition from my previous employer, where I held a very similar role, was seamless. Hallmark ensured I had the tools and support needed to succeed, making the process of moving to a new distributor, smooth and easy.”
Ron Ulrich
Hallmark Team Member
Leadership & Strategy
- Growth minded actions drive decision making and the acquisition strategy at Hallmark.
- Our strategic foundation has its roots in Continuous Improvement and the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, along with the ScalingUp methodology.
- Our senior leadership is well versed on those principles and come from a wealth of knowledge and experience in acquisitions and integration… we are careful, transparent, and honest with a focus on the future.
