Lester Sales Company, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Becker Sales Company, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN — Lester Sales Company, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Becker Sales Company, Inc., a long‑established manufacturers’ representative serving the Chicagoland market. The transaction is scheduled to become effective February 1, 2026. Founded in 1947, Becker Sales has built a reputation for its deep local sales presence, supported by its office and warehouse operations in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Becker team into our organization,” said John Scott, CEO of Lester Sales Company. “Bringing their long‑standing expertise and relationships into our agency makes us an even stronger regional partner - better positioned to help our manufacturers grow and to build long‑term value for our employee‑owners.”
Gary Block, President and current owner of Becker Sales, joined the organization in 1979 and will continue to lead the Chicago team. His leadership will help ensure continuity for customers and manufacturers as the two agencies work together to build a unified and strengthened presence in the region. The additional warehouse capacity will further enhance Lester Sales’ ability to serve customers in the northwest portion of its footprint.
Lester Sales looks forward to welcoming all Becker Sales employees as new employee‑owners of the agency.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Becker team into our organization,” said John Scott, CEO of Lester Sales Company. “Bringing their long‑standing expertise and relationships into our agency makes us an even stronger regional partner - better positioned to help our manufacturers grow and to build long‑term value for our employee‑owners.”
Gary Block, President and current owner of Becker Sales, joined the organization in 1979 and will continue to lead the Chicago team. His leadership will help ensure continuity for customers and manufacturers as the two agencies work together to build a unified and strengthened presence in the region. The additional warehouse capacity will further enhance Lester Sales’ ability to serve customers in the northwest portion of its footprint.
Lester Sales looks forward to welcoming all Becker Sales employees as new employee‑owners of the agency.
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