Palmer Supplies Company Announces

Palmer Supplies Company announced that it has merged with
Michigan-based Harry Holland Company, consummating
merger discussions that began almost five years ago. The
new company, called Palmer Holland, Inc., will specialize
in distribution to various markets, including the paint,
coatings and sealants markets.
“Although management discussions have been under way
for the past six months, we have been talking about this
merger for the past five years,” said Joe Lykins, president of
Palmer Supplies. Harry Holland brings to the table tremendous
expertise which provides Palmer with an expanded
market and an extended product line for our combined firm.”
“Joe and I are confident that the merger solidifies Palmer
Holland, Inc., as the leading specialty chemical distributor in
the Midwest region,” said Dave Leiser, president of Harry
Holland Company.