Eastern Metal Supply Acquires Eagle Metal Distributors

Eastern Metal Supply Acquires Assets of Aluminum Products Wholesale

September 16, 2024

Building Products

Eastern Metal Supply (an operating portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital) acquired the assets of Aluminum Products Wholesale (APW), a Jacksonville-based distributor of aluminum extrusions and patio enclosure products. The add-on expands EMS's patio offering and strengthens its presence in North Florida.

Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Eastern Metal Supply

October 2, 2019

Industrial Services

Wynnchurch Capital has made a growth investment in Eastern Metal Supply (EMS), a Lake Worth, Florida-based value-added distributor and manufacturer of aluminum extrusions. The capital will support EMS's next phase of growth as it continues to expand its nationwide distribution and manufacturing footprint; EMS currently operates 14 distribution and manufacturing facilities and employs approximately 800 people.

MSouth Equity Partners Invests in American Metals Supply

November 18, 2021

Industrial Services

MSouth Equity Partners has completed an investment in American Metals Supply, a Tampa-based distributor of specialty aluminum products. The partnership with the company's founder and management will support AMS's growth and expansion into new and existing markets.

Metra S.p.A. Acquires Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC)

October 6, 2023

Manufacturing

Metra S.p.A., a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC), a U.S. manufacturer of custom extruded aluminum profiles and value‑added fabrication, assembly and finishing services. EAC operates two facilities in Belding and Kentwood, Michigan with approximately 170 employees; the deal advances Metra's North American expansion and end‑market diversification, including entry into utility‑grade solar.

East West Manufacturing Acquires Universal Electronics, Inc.

September 3, 2020

Manufacturing

East West Manufacturing, LLC acquired Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI), an advanced electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider based in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The deal expands East West’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and strengthens its domestic EMS capabilities—adding PCB assembly, box-build and testing services to serve medical, industrial and telecommunications customers.

Emirates Global Aluminium Acquires 80% Stake in Spectro Alloys

August 22, 2024

Manufacturing

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has acquired an 80% majority stake in US aluminium recycling firm Spectro Alloys Corporation, with the company’s owner‑managers retaining 20%. The deal expands EGA’s recycling footprint and US domestic production capacity and will support Spectro Alloys’ ongoing Rosemount expansion (approximately +55,000 tonnes/year in phase one).