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Union Partners Acquires National Metalwares
Written by Sandy Williams
April 7, 2019
Union Partners has expanded its portfolio once again with the acquisition of National Metalwares, L.P., an Aurora, Ill., manufacturer and fabricator of OEM steel tubing, tubular products and welded assemblies.
National Metalwares uses robotically automated and flexible manufacturing cells to meet customer demands. As a highly vertically integrated company, NMLP produces its products in-house with minimal outside processing, allowing complete control of the manufacturing process from engineering to finishing.
NMLP also offers “blended sourcing” from its office in China that allows customers the cost benefit of overseas sourcing and rapid launch of new products while minimizing risk of supply chain interruption.
NMLP provides an increased geographical footprint for Union Partners as well as the opportunity to serve clients further down the supply chain. The acquisition further expands the Union Partners portfolio as an international provider of OEM steel tubing, tubular components and welded assemblies. NMLP also possesses a full range of manufacturing capabilities for products including residential, office and education furniture, consumer lawn and garden, and other outdoor powered equipment.
“We are excited to broaden our reach to new client markets with the quality services and products that National Metalwares has built,” stated Union Partners co-founders Chris Hutter and Paul Douglass. “The combination of Union Partners and NMLP creates an exciting opportunity for both companies, our customers and for our talented team members. The resulting synergies will allow us to bring the best solutions to the industry.”
Union Partners is a hands-on holding company of metals and logistics companies with 21 locations throughout North America.

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