DGI Supply, a DoALL Company, recently completed the acquisition of Groves Industrial Supply Corporation of Houston, Texas. Groves is a $35 million, full-line industrial distribution organization which focuses on providing MRO products to the Houston market. When reached for comment, DGI Supply's Senior Vice President Dave Crawford said "We hope to use this acquisition to expand our reach in the Houston market and strengthen our MRO supply capabilities throughout our global distribution network."

Groves will continue to operate under its current name and management. Jeff Waller will remain the General Manager for Groves. Kip Gordon, DGI Supply's Chief Operating Officer said "Groves is a talented organization, and we're very pleased to have them join the DGI Supply family. Their inventory depth and knowledge of safety and other MRO products are a perfect complement to our strengths in cutting tools and abrasives."

DGI Supply's announcement comes in the wake of a massive build-up in manufacturing and construction activity in Houston. Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts and rising oil prices are principally responsible for the increased activity. "The timing couldn't be better" said Waller, "We are poised to have another record year at Groves and this acquisition will give us access to the capital needed to fund our growth."

Groves Industrial Supply is located at 7301 Pinemont Drive. The general phone number is 713-675-4747.

DGI Supply is a global industrial supply organization serving the metal working and metal finishing industries since 1927. The general toll-free number is 800-923-6255.