Tyman PLC, the U.K.-based parent company of U.S. hardware maker AmesburyTruth, has purchased Texas-based Ashland Hardware for $101 million. Tyman says Ashland will be fully integrated into AmesburyTruth. “We are very excited about the opportunity to expand our product portfolio and manufacturing footprint,” said Mike McCann, senior vice president of sales and marketing at AmesburyTruth. “Ashland […]

The November DWM newscast features a final look at Win-door North America. The newscast takes a look at doors and door blinds, machinery and more. Also learn how companies sum up the Canadian market. Click HERE to watch the video on Youtube.

Tyman Plc, the parent company of both Amesbury and Truth Hardware, has announced senior management changes as part of the integration of the businesses post the acquisition of Truth in July 2013. Jeff Graby, currently president of Truth Hardware, will assume the role of president and CEO for the combined Amesbury and Truth organizations, effective […]

Next week I will be headed to Atlanta to see the latest products on display, mainly components that go into making a door or window. While there are many products taking center stage, there are a few items on the top of my interest list. I am working on DWM’s Annual Green Awards right now […]

Amesbury, a supplier of hardware, sealing, extruded and specialty products to residential and commercial markets, has created an executive leadership team. “This leadership team, with guidance from its senior leadership members, will be poised to put Amesbury in an even stronger position as it goes through this time of growth and expansion,” says Jonathan Petromelis, […]

Melrose Industries Plc, a London-based acquisition company, announced that it has signed a conditional agreement for the sale of Truth Hardware to Tyman Plc for a total consideration of $200 million, or 129 million pounds, payable in cash on completion. Tyman Plc, also based in London, owns Amesbury, a North American hardware supplier. Tyman officials […]

Amesbury announced that its extruded products division will locate its newest production facility in Covington, Ga. “Amesbury’s extruded products division is excited to be expanding its operations in Covington, Ga.,” says Todd Betterley, vice president of Amesbury Extruded Products. “We currently have extrusion operations in Cannon Falls, Minn., and Ontario, Calif., with additional future growth […]

Amesbury Hardware Products, based in Sioux Falls, S.D., has been recognized as a SHARP worksite. SHARP, which stands for Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, recognizes work sites that show an exemplary safety and health management program. Amesbury partnered with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) consultants out of South Dakota State University (SDSU) in […]

Amesbury announced today that is has acquired Overland Products Inc., based in Fremont, Neb. Overland supplies a range of stampings for a wide range of applications, mainly in the fenestration market, and are a long-standing partner and supplier to Amesbury’s Hardware Products Division. Overland will continue to supply its existing customer base from Fremont as […]

Amesbury announced that it has expanded its presence in the commercial products market in North America, and has hired Patrick Junker to assist with these efforts. “Many of Amesbury’s present product offerings and services cross perfectly into the commercial markets. However, we have not had a concentrated effort in the past to bring those goods […]