ABC Supply to acquire Bradco

Bradco Supply Corp., Avenel, N.J., has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis. The transaction will create a distributor of exterior building materials with 479 locations in 45 states and the District of Columbia and combined sales of more than $4 billion. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of June, after receiving regulatory approvals. Until the close of the transaction, Bradco branches will operate independently of ABC.