Mar 3 2006
Commercial Metals Company, headquartered in Irving, Texas, announced today the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets of Brost Forming Supply, Inc. Established in 1976 with facilities in Phoenix and Tucson, Brost Forming Supply, Inc. specializes in concrete formwork, tilt-up and concrete-related products. The company services construction needs throughout the state of Arizona and has maintained a tradition of delivering quality products and services to the Arizona market.
CMC will continue the Brost business activities under the name CMC Brost as a part of CMC Construction Services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CMC Construction Services is part of CMC's Domestic Fabrication segment and has 41 locations in 10 southern U.S. states offering a variety of products and services including rebar fabrication, engineering services for tilt-up, forming and shoring, rentals and an extensive line of concrete-related construction materials.
Russ Rinn, President and CEO of the CMC Steel Group said, "This acquisition is part of our broader growth strategy. By adding forming and construction products to our existing rebar fabrication business in Arizona, CMC now provides the Arizona contractor a complete package of materials and services. We will continue to build on the strong reputation for customer service and enhance our value to the contractors with additional technical expertise and broader product offerings."