Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of Ellis Distributors, which has two locations in the state of Indiana. Ellis is a PPG Platinum Distributor that has been supplying the automotive refinish and industrial coatings markets since 1993. They are headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., with an additional location in Terre Haute.

“We are pleased to welcome the Ellis team to PSE,” said Patrick Mayette, president and CEO of PSE. “With this acquisition, we expand our operations to six stores in the state of Indiana and continue our commitment to grow in that region.”

Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Taylor, Mich., PSE has grown to 45 branch locations across Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania. PSE serves more than 7,300 customers, including collision repair shops, auto dealerships, fleet operators and various other commercial, industrial and aerospace accounts. PSE is a PPG Platinum Distributor and maintains strong market share across its footprint.

For more information about Painters Supply & Equipment Co., visit www.painterssupply.com.