Jon-Don Acquires Norkan Industrial Supplies and CRT Industrial Equipment

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Jon-Don, a supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, consumables and know-how to specialty contractors, has acquired Norkan Industrial Supplies and CRT Industrial Equipment.

Established in 1999, Norkan specializes in supplying brands of equipment and supplies for commercial and industrial safety, lead, mold and asbestos abatement, property restoration, concrete restoration, high-performance epoxy and urethane floor coatings, and high-performance coatings and paint. Norkan has an established, long-term nationwide customer base and maintains physical locations in Detroit, Michigan, and Phoenix, Arizona. Norkan also has an online marketing presence with multiple specific websites tailored to the markets it serves.

CRT, located in Houston, Texas, services industrial cleaning equipment needs in Houston and the surrounding areas. It offers new and reconditioned equipment sales, rental, parts and factory-trained onsite service for all makes and models of industrial sweepers and scrubbers.

“We are very excited about this transaction and what it will bring to our customers, employees, and vendor partners,” says Rick Kangas, owner and founder of Norkan Industrial Supplies. “We look forward to connecting our customers with Jon-Don’s expanded selection of products, support and service. Similarly, Jon-Don's customers will benefit from Norkan’s extensive product and job knowledge.”

Jon-Don provides specialty contractors and in-house service providers across multiple industries what they need to keep things clean, safe and looking their best. With multiple distribution centers strategically located throughout the United States, Jon-Don serves industries ranging from water and fire restoration, concrete surface prep and polishing, building service/janitorial, carpet cleaning and more.

“Jon-Don is committed to being the first choice for specialized contractors tasked with solving complex problems,” says Matt Tharp, chief financial officer at Jon-Don. “The Norkan and CRT acquisitions will continue to build on our extensive knowledge and product selection within the restoration, concrete surface and industrial cleaning supply markets, allowing us to continue to provide world-class service to contractors in a variety of industries.”