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Berkshire Hathaway’s MiTek Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, M&M Manufacturing, has acquired Snappy Company, a leading supplier of metal duct systems for the residential HVAC market.
Snappy has manufacturing facilities in Detroit Lakes, MN; Medina, NY; and corporate offices in Marietta, GA.
According to MiTek, Snappy will complement M&M Manufacturing, a leading producer of sheet metal products, primarily servicing the air distribution and ventilation markets. M&M Manufacturing will invest in Snappy’s manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and infrastructure.
“We are excited to welcome Snappy in the family of MiTek companies,” stated Tom Manenti, Chairman and CEO of MiTek. “The experience and relationships of Snappy and M&M will be leveraged across all of our manufacturing platforms in order to expand capacity and customer service levels. Combining the manufacturing capacities of M&M Manufacturing and Snappy will allow both companies to better serve our customers and grow in the markets we serve together.”
“Snappy has been a market leader for more than 60 years,” added Rob Felton, President of M&M Manufacturing, “and Snappy’s reputation has been built on a heritage of great customer service, product innovation, and a focus on people. That’s a perfect fit for M&M Manufacturing, and we look forward to leveraging each others’ expertise and capabilities.”
Snappy is a leading supplier of metal pipe and fittings for the residential HVAC market, and the company is recognized for remarkable innovation, quality products, and impeccable service. Since 1955, Snappy has been a trusted resource to HVAC distributors and contractors. With a full line of components that fit together seamlessly and are safe for end users, the company manufactures approximately 4,000 SKUs of galvanized pipe, duct and fittings, as well as complementary accessories, including drain pans, aluminum and venting products.
© 2016 David Mazor
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