GMS Completes the Acquisition of the Assets of Above Interior Distributors, Inc.
GMS Inc.(“GMS”), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today announced that it has successfully acquired the assets of Above Interior Distributors, Inc. (“Above Interior”), a leading supplier of specialty acoustical products, ceilings, and related building materials with one location serving the Miami-Dade metro area and South Florida.
John C. Turner, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GMS, said, “We are excited to welcome Above Interior and its team of highly knowledgeable professionals to GMS. Bringing them into the GMS family of brands will further expand our distribution coverage of specialty acoustical and ceiling product offerings throughout South Florida while providing an even higher level of service to our customers.”
Above Interior will operate under its existing branding as part of GMS Southeast and will further support GMS’s presence throughout South Florida and surrounding areas. Founder and President Jesus Valido will continue to lead the business, ensuring continuity and consistency for its customers, suppliers, and employees.
About GMS
Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of more than 320 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. In addition, GMS operates nearly 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. GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot.
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