WILsquare Capital, a private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (“ACS”), has completed the acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply (“Smetzer”), a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products based in Northern Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Smetzer represents a strategic expansion of ACS’s footprint and service capabilities across the Midwest, which the firm says strengthens its position as a distributor within the automotive refinishing and industrial coating markets. ACS intends to leverage Smetzer’s long-standing customer relationships, regional expertise, and commitment to quality service to enhance its ability to serve a broader customer base.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Smetzer Paint & Supply team into the ACS family,” said Josh Byers, CEO of Automotive Color & Supply. “Their deep market relationships and reputation for outstanding customer service complement ACS’s core values and growth objectives. Together, we will continue to provide exceptional products and support to our customers while expanding our reach across new markets.”