ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wynnchurch Capital, LLC (“Wynnchurch”) announced today that it has made an investment in Eastern Metal Supply ("EMS"). EMS is a leading value-added distributor of aluminum extrusions and related products. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, EMS started with just five employees and has grown to employ approximately 800 today. Their single Florida location has also grown into fourteen nationwide distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, totaling nearly 1.5 million square feet under roof.
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In case you didn’t hear, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is hosting the International Builders’ Show next week… and you don’t want to miss it!
November 21, 2016 – Lake Worth, Fla. – Eastern Metal Supply’s (EMS) Third Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive began on November 1 and ended on November 18.
Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) wrapped up their 2016 Expo in Kissimmee, FL late last month—we were there, were you?
Libertyy Township, Ohio – Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ – The Earthwise Group, manufacturers of high quality Earthwise Windows & Doors, experienced remarkable growth in 2015. The group reached the benchmark of producing 1 million windows this past year. Earthwise products are now distributed in 43 states and sales are up 16% from the prior year. Over the past five years, sales have doubled for the Earthwise Group as a whole. Earthwise windows and sliding glass patio doors are used for replacement, remodeling and new construction applications.
Lake Worth, FL – November 18, 2015 – Eastern Metal Supply’s (EMS) Second Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive launched on November 2 and came to a close on November 18. The over 400 employees at EMS’ five Florida locations collected and donated 2,500 pounds of non-perishable food items for food banks around the state, including WPTV Food for Families in West Palm Beach, Fla., Agape Food Bank in Lakeland, Fla., and Interfaith Charities of South Lee County in Fort Myers, Fla..
Fort Myers, Fla. – November 16, 2015 – Governor Rick Scott visited Eastern Architectural Systems (EAS), a division of Eastern Metal Supply (EMS) on Nov. 11, thanking EAS and congratulating the company on their success and the opening of their new 172,000 square foot facility in Fort Myers, Florida. He then went on to detail his plan to cut taxes by $1 billion.
Lake Worth, Fla. – October 15, 2015 – Eastern Metal Supply (EMS), Eastern Architectural's parent company, has purchased Tigress Trading Company, Inc. and Tigress Specialty Metals Products Manufacturing, Inc. EMS has a long term commitment to manufacturing and distributing marine products including anodized pads, hardware, BDA pipe, rod holders, electronic boxes and lights. The acquisition will further strengthen EMS' foothold in the saltwater sports fishing industry as the company continues to bring a high quality and diverse product line to their marine customers.
Lake Worth, FL – July 8, 2015 – Eastern Architectural Systems (EAS), exhibiting at the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), booth #415, will be touting their new value-added services designed to provide their dealers with tools to enable them to write more business.
The News-Press researched and added insights about economic growth in SW Florida and how it will shape the region's future. They talked to industry leaders from various industries to come up with 30 sectors to watch leading up to 2030.
