Winsupply Inc., one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors, has acquired United Lighting & Supply Co.

United Lighting & Supply (ULS), which operates four locations in Florida, specializes in the wholesale distribution of electrical apparatus, supplies, lighting, and major household appliances.

From its main operation in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, ULS sells electrical products and hosts a lighting and appliance showroom.

Its customers include those in residential, commercial, industrial, and government construction and maintenance markets.

“United Lighting & Supply Co. is proud to become part of the Winsupply Family of Companies,” said Jay MacDonnell, former president, United Lighting & Supply Co. “We look forward to going into the future as a part of the Win team.”

Founded in 1973, United Lighting & Supply primarily serves the markets of southeastern Alabama and northwest Florida.

ULS also has three other locations in Pensacola, Destin, and Lynn Haven, Florida. Its locations in Pensacola and Destin include lighting and appliance showrooms. The company has a total of 34 employees.

ULS will do business as United Lighting & Supply Co., A Winsupply Company.

“United Lighting & Supply’s four locations in the southeast complement our existing footprint in this region of the country as we continue to expand our presence in the market,” said Jeff Dice, President, Winsupply Inc. “United Lighting & Supply has been under the same management since its founding in 1973, and we’re delighted that Jay and Deborah MacDonnell will continue to contribute to the success of the company.”

This is Winsupply’s second acquisition of this year. Earlier this month, Winsupply closed on the acquisition of Kansas-based Industrial Sales Co.

These acquisitions support the company’s decades-long growth strategy, which also includes starting new Local Companies. Since the beginning of 2024, Winsupply has added over 20 new Local Companies to its roster. The most recent new companies are Winsupply Virginia Beach (HVAC) and Winsupply Jacksonville Beach (Plumbing, HVAC, Hydronics, and Electric).

About Winsupply: Winsupply is a family of companies that includes more than 670 wholesalers across the United States; service companies for business support and sourcing; and Winsupply Inc.

Winsupply Inc. – in business to build entrepreneurs – owns a majority equity stake in these independent, locally owned and operated wholesalers known as Winsupply Local Companies.

Winsupply Inc.’s annual sales were $7.8 billion at the end of the fiscal year Jan. 31, 2025. The Winsupply Family of Companies employs some 9,000 employees nationwide.

Collectively, Winsupply Local Companies are among America’s leading distributors of construction materials, equipment, supplies and solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) applications.

Winsupply Local Companies serve contractors and installers across America in plumbing and heating; hydronics; pipes, valves and fittings; HVAC and refrigeration; electrical; fastening hardware; waterworks and utility; pumps; turf irrigation and landscape; and pipe, metal, specialty and fire system fabrication. Local Companies also sell direct to commercial and industrial facilities organizations.

The local owners of Winsupply Local Companies earn their own success through The Spirit of OpportunityTM: the chance to risk your own money, gain equity and run your own wholesaling company to pursue the American Dream, with help from Winsupply.

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