Eastern Metal Supply Invests in Aluminum Products Wholesale

ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. (“EMS”), one of the largest value-added distributors of aluminum products in the U.S. and a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) portfolio company, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Aluminum Products Wholesale (“APW” or the “Company”).

Established in 2001 by Mitch Shepherd, APW is a Jacksonville-based distributor of aluminum extrusions, beams, screens, and other related products utilized in the installation and repair of patio enclosures and screen rooms. APW has a strong reputation for providing its diverse customer base with quality products and high service levels.

Mike Swedick, CEO of EMS, said, “We’re excited to partner with Mitch and the broader APW team to continue building upon their strong reputation in the market. APW will allow us to further scale our patio offering and expand our overall presence in North Florida.”

Mitch Shepherd, President of APW, said, “I am excited to partner with EMS and leverage their broad product offering and extensive resources to better serve our customers. I cannot think of a better partner for APW, and I look forward to working alongside EMS during our next phase of growth.”

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

Wynnchurch manages a number of private equity funds with $9.2 billion of regulatory assets under management and is actively seeking investments. In August 2024, Wynnchurch acquired ORS Nasco, North America’s largest pure wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies. Other recent investments include: Hydraulic Technologies, a market leader in high-pressure hydraulic tools; Reagent, the #1 specialty distributor of hydrochloric acid in North America; Handgards, a leading distributor of foodservice products; and FloWorks, a distributor of critical flow control products.

About EMS:

EMS, headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, is a value-added distributor of aluminum products that are sold into 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 seventeen distribution facilities, totaling nearly 1.6 million square feet. For more information, please visit: www.easternmetal.com.

About Wynnchurch Capital:

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, with an affiliate in Canada, was founded in 1999 and is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm. Wynnchurch’s strategy is to partner with middle market companies in the United States and Canada that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. Wynnchurch manages a number of private equity funds with $9.2 billion of regulatory assets under management and specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings. For more information, please visit: www​.wyn​nchurch​.com or follow us on LinkedIn.