Eastern Metal Supply (EMS) has announced the acquisition of Alliance Aluminum Products Inc. (Alliance). Located in Bristol, Ind., Alliance is a distributor of aluminum extrusions and related products focused on serving a variety of industries including cargo trailer, horse trailer, fence/rail, dock, fabricators, and other general industrial end markets. This acquisition strengthens EMS’ presence in the aluminum market and provides a broader platform with exposure to adjacent industries.
“We are excited to partner with Ray and the entire Alliance management team, and to build upon their strong reputation within the market,” says EMS President Greg Weekes. Greg adds, “We view Alliance as a highly strategic growth opportunity that will allow us to further expand our services in the Midwest market and to provide Alliance’s customers with a broadened offering of aluminum products.”
Ray Barnes, founder and president of Alliance, says, “We are excited to partner with EMS and to continue our mission of providing our customers with exceptional service. Going forward, we believe that partnering with EMS will provide us with the resources we need to navigate our next phase of growth.”