Eastern Metal Supply acquires Tigress Trading

Eastern Metal Supply (EMS), a national distributor of aluminum extrusions and sheet products based in Lake Worth, Fla., has purchased Tigress Trading Co. Inc. and Tigress Specialty Metals Products Mfg. Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The acquisition will strengthen EMS's presence in the saltwater sports fishing industry.

Tigress manufactures and distributes a diverse product line including rod holders, outriggers and accessories, kite fishing tackle, antenna mounts, lighting, chair accessories, and precision-engineered sports fishing equipment.