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SRS Acquisition Corporation Announces Expansion plans in the Twin Cities with a new Wilson Wholesale Supply Location in Minneapolis, Minnesota.



SRS Acquisition Corporation ("SRS" or "the Company") announced today that it is opening a new location in Minneapolis, Minnesota under the Wilson Wholesale banner. Wilson Wholesale already operates one location in the Chicago, Illinois market. The location is set to open on September 14th and will carry a full line of residential and commercial roofing products including Owens Corning, GAF/ELK, TAMKO, CertainTeed, Genflex, Henry and many other top brands. The branch's sole focus will be on roofing products and value-added services, including tapered design and roof top delivery capabilities, to the area's premier roofing contractors. The location, which includes almost 70,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, will service the entire Central Minnesota market area including the Minneapolis & St. Paul markets as well as the surrounding suburbs.

The Wilson Wholesale branch in Minneapolis will be led by Branch Manager Matt Kritta, who has a distinguished career of 11 years in the industry, all in the Twin Cities. Matt is joined by Bob Thompson, Steve Duncan and Lucas Lorenz, who together bring a combined 62 years of local experience in sales positions in the roofing supply industry. This team brings the combined operating skills and vision to create a new and unique environment where Minnesota contractors will receive unparalleled service and support.

Dan Tinker, Chief Operating Officer of SRS Acquisition Corporation, commented, "We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to expand the Wilson Wholesale division by supporting a class-act manager who was available in the market and who had the contacts and reputation to put together an all-star team. With their combined leadership, coupled with the support of our many supplier partners, investors, customers and employees, we are thrilled to be able to continue our fast paced growth in this very attractive long term market."

Headquartered in McKinney, TX, SRS Acquisition Corporation is a building products distribution holding company that, as of September 14th, will operate 29 locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, Washington and Oregon under the names: Suncoast Roofers Supply (FL), Southern Shingles (TX), Rowe Supply (GA/SC), Atlanta South Supply (GA), Wilson Wholesale (IL/MN), River City Wholesale (KY), Shake & Shingle Supply (CO), Roofline Supply (OR) and Stoneway Roofing Supply (WA). SRS is a portfolio company of AEA Investors, LLC.

The New Minneapolis Facility is located at:
460 Hoover Street NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413


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