GMS Inc., a North American distributor of gypsum wallboard and suspended ceiling systems, has announced the acquisition of Ryan Building Materials Inc., Ryan’s Lakeland Building Materials LLC and Ryan’s East Building Materials Inc. (collectively, RBM) located in Michigan.
RBM is a supplier of interior building supplies to professional contractors throughout Southeastern Michigan founded in 1965. RBM services large and small projects through three yards located in Southfield, Clarkston and Harrison Township. Bill Johnston, the owner of RBM, and his team, will join GMS to support the company’s continuing expansion.
Mike Brown, vice president of the Midwest division of GMS, states, “We are excited to welcome the RBM team into the GMS family as we strengthen our presence in the state of Michigan. With Bill and his team on board, we can further deliver on the expectations we have set for our company.”
Mr. Johnston comments, “We are thrilled to join the GMS family. Over the past 50 years, RBM employees have worked hard to provide the best possible customer service to contractors across Southeastern Michigan. GMS shares our commitment to providing service to contractors. We look forward to building on our position as a provider of specialty products in Michigan as we move ahead.”