EMS Broadens Product Offering Across Fencing and Hurricane Protection with Acquisition of AMD Supply

Acquisition Extends EMS's Reach with Fence Contractors, Dealers, and Builders and Adds Complementary Product Lines

ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMS, a value-added distributor of aluminum products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"), today announced the acquisition of AMD Supply ("AMD"), a distributor of fencing, hurricane shutters, and aluminum products serving the Southeastern United States.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, AMD serves fence contractors, general contractors, manufacturers, dealers, and builders. AMD offers a broad portfolio of aluminum and vinyl fencing, hurricane shutters, standard and custom aluminum extrusions, tubular motors and accessories, screen doors, hardware, and castings.

"AMD has built a differentiated business through its focus on customer service, product availability, and technical expertise," said Mike Swedick, CEO of EMS. "The acquisition expands our offering across fencing and hurricane protection products. We are excited to welcome the AMD team to EMS and support AMD’s continued growth."

Across Wynnchurch’s ownership, EMS has completed eight acquisitions, including AMD.

Foley & Lardner LLP acted as legal advisor to EMS and Wynnchurch.

About EMS:

Headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, EMS is a value-added distributor of aluminum products serving a variety of industrial, commercial, residential, and marine end markets. Founded in 1982 with a single Florida location, EMS has expanded into new regions and now operates more than 20 distribution and manufacturing facilities totaling nearly two million square feet. For more information, please visit: https://www.easternmetal.com.

About AMD:

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, AMD is a distributor of aluminum and vinyl fencing, hurricane shutters, standard and custom aluminum extrusions, tubular motors and accessories, screen doors, hardware, and castings. AMD serves customers across Florida, the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. For more information, please visit: www.amdaluminum.com.

About Wynnchurch Capital:

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. is a private equity investment firm that has been investing in industrial businesses for more than 25 years. Wynnchurch is currently investing out of its sixth private equity fund and manages approximately $9.1 billion of assets under management. The firm's strategy is to partner with companies that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. Wynnchurch specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings. Recent exits include the sale of FloWorks to Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion and the sale of Labrie Environmental Group to Hiab Corporation (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.04 billion. Recent investments include MSHS Pacific Power Group, Sterno, NABRICO Marine Products, Charter Industries, and Astro Shapes. For more information, please visit: www.wynnchurch.com or follow us on LinkedIn.