Eastern Metal Supply Acquires Shutter-Tech, Inc.

LAKE WORTH, Fla., March 10, 2021 (Newswire.com) - Eastern Metal Supply ("EMS") announces the acquisition of Shutter-Tech, Inc. ("Shutter-Tech"). Located in Miami, FL, Shutter-Tech is the manufacturer of Maximum Impact® brand hurricane shutters and a leading producer of hurricane protection products for South Florida, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

"Shutter-Tech is a great company with an abundance of experience and knowledge in hurricane protection," said EMS President Greg Weekes. Greg added, "There's already a great synergy in what they do and our goals in the hurricane market. We're really looking forward to expanding our export operations with the foothold they've already established."

Steve Buzella, President of Shutter-Tech, added, "Our goal is to be a reinforcement to the EMS team. We are excited to join an already robust manufacturing department that has a plethora of established hurricane products on the market. This partnership is a win-win for us all."

About Shutter Tech, Inc.:
Established in 1957 as Metal-Tech, Inc., Shutter-Tech shifted gears to focus solely on manufactured hurricane protection products In 2013. Shutter Tech is the proud manufacturer of the Maximum Impact® brand hurricane shutters that are well known and respected throughout the industry. For more information, please visit: https://shutter-tech.com/

About Eastern Metal Supply:
Eastern Metal Supply, headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, is a value-added distributor of aluminum extrusions and related products that are sold into a variety of industrial, commercial, residential, and marine end markets. Founded in 1982 with a single Florida location, EMS has expanded into new regions and now operates sixteen distribution and manufacturing facilities, totaling over 1.5 million square feet. EMS focuses on excellent service and quality and has earned a reputation as a first-class, value-added distributor. For more information, please visit: https://www.easternmetal.com

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Source: Eastern Metal Supply