USI Announces the Acquisition of Georgia-Based Southern Foam & Coating Insulation

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Aug 30, 2016, 01:37 ET

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- United Subcontractors, Inc. (the "Company" or "USI"), a leading national construction services provider of installed insulation and related services to builders, contractors and homeowners, today announced the acquisition of Southern Foam and Coating, Inc. and Southern Foam & Coating of North Georgia, Inc. (collectively, "Southern Foam"), a Georgia based full line insulation contractor with five operating locations throughout Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. For the 12 months ended July 31, 2016, Southern Foam's net revenue exceeded $9 million.

"The strength of the Southern Foam teams led by Rusty Collins and Carmen Torrey, coupled with the opportunity to solidify our new position in the Southeast, makes this an exciting acquisition for USI," said Bill Varner, President and CEO of USI. "USI's recent expansion in the Southeast shows its commitment to this vibrant market and we expect the addition of Southern Foam's highly-complimentary business model and customer base to be a meaningful addition as they are on-boarded to our industry-leading operating platform."

About USI
USI was founded in 1998, and is a leading provider of installation, construction and distribution services to the residential and commercial construction markets. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., the company employs more than 1,700 personnel in 42 locations across 15 states. Learn more at www.USIinc.com.

USI has become a leading building solutions provider in the United States by combining local market savvy with outstanding employees, superior technology, and the infrastructure of a national network. USI provides the nation's residential and commercial contractors with a wide range of construction services.

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