C.R. Laurence Acquires U.S. Aluminum Company
Los Angeles, CA – C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), a leading global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries, has announced the acquisition of U.S. Aluminum Company, formerly a part of the International Aluminum Group.
In making the announcement, Lloyd Talbert, President of C.R. Laurence, stated, “We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets and business of U.S. Aluminum, one of the most respected names in the storefront and curtain wall business. We are proud of this new association and are especially pleased that Tom Harris, Executive Vice President of the predecessor company, will join us as President of the new company. Tom has over 20 years experience leading major storefront and curtain wall suppliers, and is well respected in the industry. Tom will spend the next few weeks assembling a team to rebuild this iconic brand, and will be integral in the further development of a comprehensive architectural hardware program.”
Talbert continues, “Our plan is to contact customers and vendors of U.S. Aluminum, as well as many of their former employees, to re-establish relationships. We wish to assure those U.S. Aluminum clients who have jobs in progress that we will immediately assess the status of their orders and expedite their completion and delivery. We’re confident that we can restore the U.S. Aluminum brand to its former luster. We also appreciate the support and encouragement we have received from many C.R. Laurence customers during this process.”
About C.R. Laurence Co. Inc.
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, and automotive industries. Offering more than 50,000 products, CRL serves the industry from 30 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. To learn more, contact CRL Technical Sales at 800-421-6144 in the United States and Canada, or the international number 323-588-1281. To visit the company online, go to www.crlaurence.com.