4/3/2007
TAMARAC, FL- Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that they have acquired Trulite Industries Limited. Trulite, founded in 1975 and based in Mississauga, Ontario is one of Canada’s largest glass fabricators. Trulite specializes in large scale project work featuring Insulated, Tempered, Spandrel, and Screen Printed glass. Additionally the Company is a large distributor of all flat glass products.
The addition of Trulite continues Arch’s geographic growth, and is our first facility in Canada. Trulite also has a US presence and this presence will grow further as they integrate into the Arch family. The company is well known for its’ quality and service levels and has supplied material on several very high profile jobs, including Heinz Field (Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers), The Palace of Auburn Hills (Home of the Detroit Pistons) The Boston Convention Center, The Toronto Airport, and Casino Niagara.
“We are excited about Trulite joining the family, their culture is in synergy with ours and their reputation in the industry is top notch. In addition, this acquisition allows Arch into new areas, and offers opportunity to get supply from a True Single Source” commented Arch President and CEO Leon Silverstein.
“Being with Arch will allow us to continue to offer our customers the best service and quality in the industry. In addition, the resources that Arch bring will surely benefit us and ensure sure that we will always be on the cutting edge of the industry” said Gerry Duffy, President of Trulite. Duffy is delighted by the acquisition and he and his management team will all remain in place.
Trulite CEO and one of the original founders, Peter Alexander, will also stay on in a consulting role.
“We are pleased that Peter and Gerry, along with the rest of the Trulite staff will still be involved and we are confident that our backgrounds and philosophies are similar enough to ensure that everything will continue to run smoothly.” Silverstein added.