OMG ACQUIRES ROOFING BUSINESS FROM ITW BUILDEX

OMG Inc., a manufacturer of fasteners and building products for the commercial and residential construction industry, has recently announced its acquisition of ITW Buildex’s Roofing Business Segment. This business, based in Illinois, develops and manufactures fastening systems for the commercial roofing industry. 

OMG Inc. is a division of Handy & Harman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WHX Corporation. 

The acquisition demonstrates OMG’s significant commitment to the commercial roofing industry and will add a suite of new products to their catalogue, including AccTrac® automated insulation and seam attachment system, Polymer Batten Strip® for membrane attachment, Eyehook Seam Plate and Reel-Fast® Collated Seam Plates. 

“Our integration of products from the ITW Buildex Roofing Business Segment significantly strengthens OMG’s market position,” said Hugh McGovern, president, OMG. “The addition of a Midwest manufacturing facility will also enable us to better serve customers in that region and throughout the United States.” 

OMG’s new Chicago factory, previously maintained by ITW Buildex, will employ approximately 30 people and will include a full customer service centre. No manufacturing lay-offs are anticipated during the acquisition process. ITW Buildex is known for developing one of the first available roofing fasteners in the industry, and OMG plans to maintain existing product branding to ensure a seamless transition for customers.