EMI Industries

EMI Industries

Industrial equipment manufacturing and distribution

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About EMI Industries

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Why EMI Industries is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Company Size

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Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tampa, Florida

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • LSI called EMI immediately accretive in its 2024 SEC filing.
  • LSI’s Fast Forward plan targets 2023-2028 growth, partly through acquisitions.
  • EMI gains cross-selling into LSI’s retail-display platform and North American customer base.

What critics are saying

  • EMI lost standalone control after LSI’s April 18, 2024 acquisition.
  • LSI integration across five EMI facilities creates execution risk through 2026.
  • Royston Group’s 2026 deal overlaps EMI’s markets, pressuring brand and margin roles.

What makes EMI Industries unique

  • EMI built custom metal and millwork fixtures for grocery, c-store, and restaurants.
  • LSI kept EMI as an independent brand after April 18, 2024.
  • EMI brought five U.S. plants and 300-plus employees into LSI.

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Company News

LSI Industries
Jun 4th, 2026
EMI Industries announced as finalist for BAMA's 2026 Manufacturer of the Year Award.

EMI Industries announced as finalist for BAMA's 2026 Manufacturer of the Year Award. June 4, 2026 TAMPA, FL - EMI Industries is proud to be a finalist for the Bay Area Manufacturers Association's 2026 Manufacturer of the Year Award. BAMA, a member organization for manufacturers located in the Tampa Bay area, has annual awards focused on innovation, leadership and development in the Tampa Bay community and manufacturing industry. "EMI is honored to be recognized by BAMA for our innovation and achievement in manufacturing," said Alan Harvill, CEO of EMI Industries. "As a United States manufacturer, we remain committed to serving our community in Tampa and bringing quality and dedication to everything we produce." EMI, an LSI company (NASDAQ: LYTS), employs approximately 150 people at its headquarters in Tampa, where they have operated since 1979. With multiple regional locations, EMI provides standard and custom millwork, refrigeration and metal displays and equipment for retail and restaurant locations across the country. The winner will be announced at the BAMA Annual Awards Banquet on June 18 in Tampa. To learn more about EMI's commitment to quality store fixtures and food service equipment, visit Handcrafted Custom Millwork - EMI Industries MEDIA CONTACT Mike Burcham Marketing & Communications Manager LSI Industries 513-372-3143 [email protected] ABOUT LSI INDUSTRIES Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI is a publicly held company traded over the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. The company manufactures advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company's American-made products, which include non-residential indoor and outdoor lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, help create value for customer brands and enhance the consumer experience. LSI also provides comprehensive project management services in support of large-scale product rollouts. The company employs approximately 3,000 people at 23 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com.

JSI Store Fixtures
Apr 29th, 2024
LSI Industries Buys EMI for $50M

LSI Industries Inc. has acquired EMI Industries for $50 million in an all-cash deal, expanding its capabilities in store fixtures and food service equipment. This acquisition enhances LSI's offerings in the grocery, convenience store, and restaurant sectors, aligning with its Fast Forward strategy to capitalize on investment cycles in these markets. The merger will allow LSI to offer a broader range of products and services across North America.

NewsnReleases
Apr 18th, 2024
LSI Industries has bought EMI Industries for $50 million - NewsnReleases

LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LYTS), a prominent manufacturer of commercial lighting and displays in the U.S., has officially announced its acquisition of the

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