EMS Acquires American Metals Supply to Strengthen U.S. Aluminum Distribution Network!

EMS, a value-added distributor of aluminum products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has announced the acquisition of American Metals Supply as part of its strategy to expand distribution capabilities and strengthen its geographic presence across major industrial and construction markets in the United States.

The acquisition marks another significant step in EMS’s long-term growth and expansion strategy, enhancing the company’s ability to serve customers across residential, commercial, marine, patio, and industrial sectors. By integrating American Metals Supply into its operations, EMS aims to strengthen supply chain capabilities, improve product accessibility, and expand service coverage across key regional markets.

Founded in Tampa, Florida, American Metals Supply has built a strong reputation over more than 25 years for dependable customer service, broad product availability, and reliable delivery performance. The company has steadily expanded its operations nationwide while maintaining a service-oriented business model focused on supporting contractors, manufacturers, fabricators, and industrial customers with responsive supply solutions.

According to EMS, the acquisition aligns closely with its objective of strengthening operational scale and enhancing customer support capabilities in high-demand aluminum distribution markets. The combination of the two companies is expected to create additional opportunities for customers seeking reliable supply chain support, faster delivery, and consistent product availability.

Mike Swedick, Chief Executive Officer of EMS, stated that the acquisition brings together two organizations with highly aligned business philosophies centered around customer relationships, operational execution, and dependable service. He noted that both companies have established strong market reputations through responsive customer support, rapid turnaround times, and reliable delivery of critical aluminum products used in daily industrial and construction operations.

The acquisition is also expected to enhance EMS’s ability to support customers operating in sectors where aluminum continues to play a growing role due to its lightweight properties, corrosion resistance, durability, and versatility. Demand for aluminum products has been increasing steadily across construction, transportation, marine, industrial fabrication, infrastructure, and residential applications.

Kevin Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of American Metals Supply, stated that the partnership with EMS will help support the company’s next phase of growth by expanding operational capabilities, strengthening market reach, and reinforcing its commitment to customer service excellence.

Since being acquired by Wynnchurch Capital in October 2019, EMS has continued pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy focused on strengthening its position within the metals distribution sector. With the addition of American Metals Supply, the company has now completed seven acquisitions, highlighting ongoing consolidation trends within the industry.

The metals distribution sector has seen increasing merger and acquisition activity in recent years as companies seek broader regional coverage, enhanced logistics capabilities, diversified product portfolios, and improved supply chain resilience. Growing demand for efficient material distribution and reliable inventory management has encouraged distributors to scale operations and expand service networks across multiple markets.

The acquisition also reflects the importance of dependable supply chain infrastructure within industrial manufacturing and construction industries, where timely material availability and responsive distribution services are critical for maintaining project schedules and operational continuity.

EMS stated that the expanded organization will continue focusing on customer-centric operations while leveraging combined expertise, infrastructure, and logistics capabilities to improve overall service performance. The integration is expected to strengthen the company’s ability to support both existing and new customers with a wider range of aluminum products and value-added services.

As industrial activity and infrastructure investments continue growing across the United States, demand for aluminum products and efficient distribution networks is expected to remain strong. Through the acquisition of American Metals Supply, EMS aims to further strengthen its position within the aluminum distribution market while supporting long-term growth and operational expansion across key industries and regional markets.