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Merchants Metals
Merchants Metals is a manufacturer and distributor based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company specializes in fence systems for various applications.
Merchants Metals
Merchants Metals is a manufacturer and distributor based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company specializes in fence systems for various applications. Its product line includes chain link, ornamental, wood, welded wire, and vinyl fences, as well as gates and related accessories.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1940
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Atlanta
Corporate office
Atlanta, GA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Merchants Metals?
The Sterling Group, a Houston-based middle-market private equity firm, acquired Merchants Metals from Atlas Holdings in 2021 per the firm's history page. Sterling Group folded it into the Fencing Supply Group (FSG) platform.
Does Merchants Metals operate as a family office or investment firm?
No. Merchants Metals is an operating company — a manufacturer and distributor of fencing products — not a capital allocator. It functions as a portfolio company under private equity ownership by The Sterling Group.
What is the Fencing Supply Group (FSG) and how is Merchants Metals related to it?
FSG is an independent fencing distribution platform founded by The Sterling Group in 2021 with Merchants Metals as its cornerstone. The strategy focuses on building a network of independent fencing distributors serving professional contractors.
How many locations does Merchants Metals operate?
The firm reports 39 total locations, comprising 35 service centers and 4 manufacturing facilities. Key manufacturing plants are listed in New Paris, IN; Statesville, NC; Barrington, IL; and an acquired plant in California.
What product categories does Merchants Metals offer?
The firm sells chain link fencing in aluminized, color-coated, and galvanized varieties; ornamental brands including Ameristar and Jerith; gates (Secure-Trac, Tuf-Guard); welded wire; vinyl; and wood fencing.
Who are Merchants Metals' typical customers?
Primary customers are professional fence contractors, architects, and building material retailers. The firm positions itself as a one-stop supplier for perimeter security in industrial, commercial, high-security, and residential applications.
What is the ownership history of Merchants Metals over the past two decades?
In 2006 MMI Products Inc. was acquired by Oldcastle Building Products (part of CRH plc). In 2015 Atlas Holdings purchased it, then in 2021 The Sterling Group acquired it. The firm became the founding asset of Fencing Supply Group at that time.
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