Lake Worth, FL-based aluminum products distributor EMS acquired American Metals Supply (AMS) — an aluminum products distributor serving the patio and industrial end markets, based in Tampa, FL. EMS is owned by Wynnchurch Capital.

Over its 25-year history, AMS has expanded its footprint to serve the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina Markets daily. Its primary products include aluminum extrusions, bars, coil, sheet and plate, for a variety of applications that include industrial, structural and architectural products. The company’s main product lines are industrial, patio (screen enclosures) and custom extrusions. AMS handles standard and custom products and provides just-in-time services for both.

In a May 18 news release, AMS CEO Kevin Gonzalez said the acquisition will accelerate the company’s growth trajectory and expand its capabilities.

​“Like EMS, American Metals Supply has a high-touch service model that combines responsive service and consistent execution on the aluminum products that contractors and manufacturers rely on every day,” EMS CEO Mike Swedick said. “The acquisition expands EMS’s geographic reach and improves our capabilities across key end markets. We are excited to welcome the AMS team to the EMS family and look forward to continuing to build on their foundation.”

Since Wynnchurch’s acquisition of EMS in October 2019, EMS has completed seven acquisitions, including AMS.

EMS serves a variety of industrial, commercial, residential and marine end markets; and now operates more than 20 distribution and manufacturing facilities nationwide, totaling nearly 2 million square feet.