Singer Equipment Co. Acquires M. Tucker Assets

Singer Equipment Co., the largest E&S distributor in the mid-Atlantic market, has acquired the assets of M. Tucker, the leading dealer in the greater New York City market. The Elverson, Pa., company’s acquisition expands Singer’s distribution and market coverage from Connecticut to Maryland.

Paterson, N.J.-based M. Tucker offers foodservice equipment, tabletop, disposables and smallwares to major restaurant and foodservice operators. Stephen Tucker and Marc Fuchs will continue on as the executives leading the new division, which will operate as M. Tucker, a division of Singer NY, LLC.

Singer reported 2010 sales of more than $125 million, according to verified information from <bi>FER<bi/>’s June “Top Dealer Report.” The company also provides nationwide service to chain restaurants and contract feeders. With this acquisition, the entity would have had combined sales of approximately $185 million last year, making it one of the five largest dealers in the country.

It will likely grow larger. “Singer will continue to look for other strategic acquisitions that enhance our ability to service key markets and customers,” stated President and CEO Fred Singer.