# The Collins Companies acquires Washburn-Garfield and Waites Company

The Collins Companies of East Windsor, Connecticut acquired Washburn-Garfield Corporation, a pipe, valves and fittings distributor, and Waites Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, an abrasives and cutting tools distributor. The deal was announced July 18, 2023.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-07-18
- Where: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: pipe, valves, fittings, controls, abrasives, cutting tools
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [The Collins Companies](https://endata.com/companies/10804.md) (acquirer)
- [Washburn-Garfield Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/10805.md) (target)
- [Waites Company](https://endata.com/companies/10806.md) (target)

## Sources

- [atlantic-mgmt.com](https://www.atlantic-mgmt.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/representing-washburn-garfield-corporation-waites-company-on-sale-to-the-collins-companies/), 2023-07-18: "Washburn-Garfield Corp ("Washburn") and Waites Company ("Waites") of Worcester, Massachusetts announced that it has been acquired by The Collins Companies"

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