GMS Completes the Acquisition of Brown Machinery

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GMS Inc.(“GMS”), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today announced that it has successfully acquired the assets of Brown Machinery, a leading commercial and residential supplier of EIFS, Stucco, Concrete Block and Masonry related products with four locations serving Oklahoma and North Texas.

John C. Turner, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GMS, said, “We are pleased to welcome Brown Machinery and its team of respected and knowledgeable professionals to GMS. Reflecting the continued execution of our growth strategy, bringing the Brown Machinery team into the GMS family of brands will further expand distribution coverage of our Complementary Products throughout Oklahoma and surrounding markets while providing an even higher level of service to our customers.”

The newly acquired company is expected to continue operating under its existing branding and will further support GMS’s presence throughout Oklahoma and surrounding markets. General Manager Justin Owens will continue to lead the business going forward, ensuring continuity and consistency for its customers, suppliers, and employees.

About GMS

Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of more than 320 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. In addition, GMS operates nearly 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. The Company’s unique operating model combines the benefits of a national platform and strategy with a local go-to-market focus, enabling GMS to generate significant economies of scale while maintaining high levels of customer service. GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot.

For more information, please visit www.gms.com.