Each year, major industry trade shows unveil innovative drywall products designed to boost efficiency and performance on the jobsite. Staying true to our commitment to covering the latest in drywall, here’s a roundup of new and improved products developed specifically for the wall and ceiling industry.
The EIFS Industry Members Association announced the addition of three category-leading companies to its roster of associate members. Joining the ranks of industry leaders, Ames Tools Corporation, MKS Plastics and New Cast Stone bring their expertise and innovation to further enrich the diverse landscape of EIMA’s membership.
GMS Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Engler, Meier & Justus Inc. in Chicago and Blair Building Materials Inc. in Ontario, Canada. GMS also announced the recent openings of a new greenfield yard in Ontario and two new AMES store locations, which have all opened since the end of its last fiscal quarter.
Following its acquisition by GMS in December 2021, the AMES platform continues to execute against its growth strategy by adding three new AMES store locations in Fresno, California; Palm Bay, Florida; and Concord, North Carolina, enhancing its market coverage in these geographies. The opening of the Fresno location represents the 100th store opening for AMES.
AMES Taping Tools announced the recent opening of its 100th company store, located in Fresno, California. The newest location will support the central California market.
GMS Inc. provided an update on the continued execution of its growth strategy with six new greenfield openings, as well as the expansion of the footprint of its AMES Taping Tools business with the opening of five new stores since GMS assumed ownership in early December 2021.
AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing
industry, is pleased to announce today the acquisition of the leading online drywall tool & supply provider, All-Wall.