GMS Completes the Acquisition of Evergreen Building Products
GMS Inc. (“GMS”) announced today that it has acquired the assets of Evergreen Building Products (“Evergreen”), a leading distributor of EIFS, stone, stucco, and related products with four (4) locations in Washington serving the Pacific Northwest.
John C. Turner, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GMS, said, “We are excited to bring Evergreen and their exceptional team of product experts into GMS’s family of companies. The acquisition of Evergreen will not only expand our base of residential and commercial customers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, but also greatly increase GMS’s exterior cladding offerings and market coverage by adding EIFS and stucco products, enabling us to better serve customers across this region.”
Evergreen founder and owner Chris Burrows added, “For nearly 30 years, our success has been built on the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers. Joining with GMS, our people, our culture, and our commitment to service will continue to thrive. This transaction allows us to preserve what makes our company special while gaining the resources and support to grow even stronger.”
Evergreen and its team will continue operating under their current name and branding, while owner Chris Burrows will continue managing the business, operating in close collaboration with GMS’s Northwest Division leadership.
About GMS
Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of more than 330 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. GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot.
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