GMS Acquires Brown Machinery
October 14, 2025
GMS Inc. has completed the acquisition of the assets of Brown Machinery, a commercial and residential supplier of EIFS, stucco, concrete block and masonry products with four locations serving Oklahoma and North Texas. Brown Machinery will continue to operate under its existing brand with General Manager Justin Owens remaining in place as GMS expands its distribution coverage of complementary products in Oklahoma and surrounding markets.
- Buyers
- GMS Inc.
- Targets
- Brown Machinery
- Sellers
- Brown Machinery
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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