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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Acquires Cooksey Iron & Metal Co., Inc.

PUBLIC · RSFeb 02, 2024

Acquiring Company

Reliance

Acquired Company

Cooksey Iron & Metal

PhoenixTiftonManufacturingMiningPrecious MetalsMineralManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals

Description

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has acquired all the outstanding equity interests of Cooksey Iron & Metal Co., Inc. This acquisition strengthens and expands Reliance's position in the fast-growing Southeastern market where Cooksey is well-known for its premium customer service, quality products, and rapid delivery standards. Cooksey will operate as a subsidiary of Metals USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance.

Quick answer

Reliance is acquiring Cooksey Iron & Metal, announced February 2, 2024. Reliance is based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

How much did Reliance pay for Cooksey Iron & Metal?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Reliance do?
Reliance, Inc. is a leading global diversified metal solutions provider and the largest metals service center company in North America.
Where are Reliance and Cooksey Iron & Metal based?
Reliance is based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Cooksey Iron & Metal is based in Tifton, Georgia, United States.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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Company Information

Company

Reliance

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

About

Reliance, Inc. is a leading global diversified metal solutions provider and the largest metals service center company in North America. Established in 1939, Reliance provides a wide range of value-added metals processing services and distributes over 100,000 metal products to more than 125,000 customers across various industries through a vast network of locations.

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Who acquired Cooksey Iron & Metal?

Cooksey Iron & Metal was acquired by Reliance, based in Phoenix. The deal was reported on February 2, 2024. Reliance, Inc. is a leading global diversified metal solutions provider and the largest metals service center company in North America. Reliance is publicly traded (RS) and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Reliance acquire Cooksey Iron & Metal?

Reliance's acquisition of Cooksey Iron & Metal was reported on February 2, 2024. Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has acquired all the outstanding equity interests of Cooksey Iron & Metal Co., Inc. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Cooksey Iron & Metal do?

Cooksey Iron & Metal Co., Inc. is a metals service center that processes and distributes finished steel products, including tubing, beams, plates, and bars. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in Tifton.

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