Chicago-based Union Partners announced today it has acquired National Metalwares, L.P., (NMLP) specialists in the manufacture, fabrication, and finishing of steel tubing and tubular products. In a statement, Union Partners said the deal “significantly enhances the Union Partners family of companies, complementing their existing service centers and processors while providing vertical integration supply chain opportunities across the portfolio.” The addition of NMLP also expands Union Partners' offerings into manufacturing and finishing of steel tubular products.
Founded in 1946, NMLP was founded as a manufacturer of dinette furniture for post-WWII families. Over the decades, their market-base expanded to include consumer and commercial goods as well as added robotic fabrication and welding capabilities. The company 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.