Earlier this year, a Sun Capital affiliate invested in AMES Taping Tools. Founded in 1939, AMES is the nation’s leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training for the professional drywall industry. With a network of approximately 100 company stores and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada, AMES supports residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with the industry’s largest tool rental operation. While the company already has an unmatched national footprint, strong brand recognition, and a premium set of product offerings, we believe the business has even more potential for improvement.
At Sun Capital, we have strong experience in the manufacturing and distribution of building products and related services through current affiliated portfolio companies including Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, a leading fabricator and distributor of architectural glass and aluminum, Arrow TruLine, a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of garage door hardware and fittings, Horizon Services, a premier residential provider of plumbing, heating and air conditioning services, and Demilec, the North American leader in spray polyurethane foam insulation.
With AMES, we see a great opportunity to grow the business by leveraging our experience and working with management to maximize operational efficiencies.
