Myers Industries acquires Jamco Material Handling Business

AKRON, Ohio -- Myers Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Jamco Products, Inc.

Jamco, with sales in the range of $15.0 to $18.0 million, is a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial steel carts and safety cabinets used across many markets.

Jamco’s strong product offering, relationships with industrial distributors and reputation for quality and service complements Myers Industries’ existing Akro-Mils^® business and aligns with the Company’s material handling growth strategy. Jamco’s manufacturing facilities are located in South Beloit, Ill.

Jamco will become a valuable part of Myers Industries’ Material Handling Segment. Businesses in this segment include North America-based Buckhorn,^® a leading manufacturer of plastic reusable bulk containers and totes for diverse markets; and Akro-Mils,^® a leader in plastic storage bins, organization systems and metal transport carts for industrial and commercial markets. The segment also includes Brazil-based Myers do Brasil^® and Plasticos Novel,^® which produce plastic reusable containers, totes and crates for agriculture, beverage, food processing and manufacturing markets.