EMS acquires AMD Supply to expand fencing and hurricane product lines
- EMS acquired AMD Supply to expand its product portfolio in fencing and hurricane protection
- AMD Supply serves fence contractors, dealers, and builders across the Southeastern US
- This marks the eighth acquisition completed by EMS under Wynnchurch Capital's ownership
- Wynnchurch Capital manages approximately $9.1 billion in assets under management

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EMS , a value-added distributor of aluminum products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., announced the acquisition of AMD Supply. The deal extends EMS's reach into the Southeastern United States by adding fencing and hurricane protection capabilities.
AMD Supply, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, serves fence contractors, general contractors, manufacturers, dealers, and builders. The company offers a broad portfolio including aluminum and vinyl fencing, hurricane shutters, standard and custom aluminum extrusions, tubular motors, screen doors, hardware, and castings.
Strategic expansion
Mike Swedick, CEO of EMS, stated that AMD has built a differentiated business through its focus on customer service, product availability, and technical expertise. He noted that the acquisition expands the company's offering across fencing and hurricane protection products.
Across Wynnchurch’s ownership, EMS has completed eight acquisitions, including AMD. Foley & Lardner LLP acted as legal advisor to EMS and Wynnchurch in the transaction.
Company profiles
| Entity | Headquarters | Founded | Key Operations |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMS | Lake Worth, Florida | 1982 | Over 20 distribution and manufacturing facilities totaling nearly two million square feet |
| AMD Supply | Deerfield Beach, Florida | 2006 | Distributor of aluminum/vinyl fencing, shutters, extrusions, and castings |
| Wynnchurch Capital | Chicago, Illinois | Not specified | Private equity firm managing approximately $9.1 billion in assets |
EMS serves industrial, commercial, residential, and marine end markets. AMD serves customers across Florida, the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Historical Stock Returns for EMS
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.51% | -3.47% | -15.42% | +3.93% | -42.12% | +14.34% |
How will the integration of AMD Supply's hurricane protection capabilities impact EMS's revenue exposure to seasonal weather patterns in the Southeast?
What specific synergies does Wynnchurch Capital anticipate realizing from EMS's eighth acquisition, and how might this influence future M&A activity within the portfolio?
Given AMD's existing presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, how might this acquisition alter EMS's international supply chain logistics and tariff strategies?

































