Foley Advises Eastern Metal Supply in Investment in Aluminum Products Wholesale

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Eastern Metal Supply, one of the largest value-added distributors of aluminum products in the United States and a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. portfolio company, in the acquisition of the assets of Aluminum Products Wholesale (APW).

Established in 2001, 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. 

Eastern Metal Supply, 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. The investment in APW will allow Eastern Metal Supply to further scale its patio offerings and expand its overall presence in North Florida. 

Wynnchurch is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm that partners 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.

The Foley deal team was led by partners Gjina Lucaj and Omar Lucia, with support from associates Charlie Inclan and Michael Watkins.