Singer Equipment Acquires Alabama’s Bresco

Singer Equipment has acquired Bresco, based in Birmingham, Ala. Led by George Tobia, president, Bresco has served the greater Alabama market for more than 50 years. It will integrate into Singer H&R, formerly Hotel & Restaurant Supply, which joined Singer Equipment in 2024. Marcus Lyon serves as the president of Singer H&R.

Fred Singer and George Tobia

Fred Singer, president and CEO of Singer Equipment, based in Elverson, Pa., says acquiring Bresco allows Singer Equipment to become a more complete solution to its customers and suppliers in the south. It has 14 offices in Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

“I am thrilled to welcome George, his son Matthew, and the entire Bresco team to Singer,” Singer says in the release. “George and his team are recognized leaders in their market with broad respect from vendors and customers, and a reputation for integrity and excellence.”

Tobia says, “As part of Singer, we will be able to continue our growth and bring benefits and opportunities to our customers and employees alike.” Tobia will join Singer Equipment to support the integration of the companies, and to continue to lead and grow sales efforts in the Alabama market.

“The integration of Bresco into Singer H&R will positively impact our growth strategy, and we will be a stronger company and a better solution for our customers,” Lyon says.

Entrepreneur Partners served as the financial advisor to Singer Equipment. Prior to the Bresco acquisition, the dealership picked up Utica, N.Y.’s Joseph Flihan Co. in 2025.