GMS Supplements Its Service Area and Product Offerings in Southern California with the Acquisition of Howard & Sons Building Materials
Summary
TUCKER, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today announced the continuing execution of its strategic growth priorities with the acquisition of a single-location distributor of building products in Southern California. On May 1, 2024, GMS acquired Howard & Sons Building Materials, Inc., which distributes Wallboard, Steel Framing and Complementary Products from a single location in Pomona, California. With established strong manufacturer partnerships, Howard & Sons offers a wide array of products to its customer base in Southern California. In addition, GMS operates more than 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. The Company’s unique operating model combines the benefits of a national platform and strategy with a local go-to-market focus, enabling GMS to generate significant economies of scale while maintaining high levels of customer service.