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Eastern Metal Supply
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Distributes aluminum extrusions and sheet products
Eastern Metal Supply
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Distributes aluminum extrusions and sheet products
Overview
Eastern Metal Supply is a distributor of aluminum products, specializing in extrusions and sheet materials, with a focus on service and just-in-time delivery. The company stocks and ships aluminum products from multiple regional warehouses to meet customers’ needs in construction, marine, and outdoor applications. It strengthens its lineup by acquiring niche metal businesses (for example, marine products, hurricane shutters, and patio enclosures) to broaden offerings, a growth strategy supported by investment from Wynnchurch Capital starting in 2007. EMS now operates nearly two million square feet of warehouse and manufacturing space across its locations and aims to be a dependable regional metal distributor that grows through acquisitions while maintaining steady, reliable delivery to customers.
About Eastern Metal Supply
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AMS acquisition on May 21, 2026 expands EMS into Tampa and industrial channels.
- EMS now employs about 990 people across 1.8 million square feet, supporting reliability.
- Eagle, APW, and AMS add-ons deepen Florida coverage in patio, screen, and enclosure markets.
What critics are saying
- AMS integration in 2026 strains systems, inventory, and customer service during a noisy housing market.
- Ryerson, Service Center Metals, and Sierra Aluminum pressure pricing on extrusions and fabricated shapes.
- Wynnchurch invested in 2019; exit pressure by 2027 forces margin-sacrificing growth or sale.
What makes Eastern Metal Supply unique
- EMS sells aluminum plus fabrication services across 18 facilities, including CNC, anodizing, powder coating.
- Since 2019, Wynnchurch backed seven add-ons, building national reach in patio and industrial niches.
- EMS exited Eastern Architectural Systems in 2023, sharpening focus as a pure-play distributor.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 12%2 year growth
↑ 12%EMS, a value-added distributor of aluminum products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), today announced the acquisition of Am...
EMS, a value-added aluminium distributor and portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired American Metals Supply (AMS). Financial terms were not disclosed. Tampa-based AMS has operated for 25 years, distributing aluminium products for residential, commercial, patio and industrial applications across the United States. The acquisition expands EMS's geographic reach and capabilities across key end markets. This marks EMS's seventh acquisition since Wynnchurch purchased the company in October 2019. Headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, EMS now operates more than 20 distribution and manufacturing facilities totalling nearly two million square feet. Kevin Gonzalez, AMS's CEO, said the company is excited to accelerate its growth trajectory with EMS. Foley & Lardner acted as legal adviser to EMS and Wynnchurch.
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Eastern Metal Supply (“EMS”), one of the largest value-added distributors of aluminum products in the U.S. and a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch
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About Eastern Metal Supply
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Founded
1982
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