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Gibraltar Industries announced Monday it will acquire OmniMax International from Strategic Value Partners for $1.335 billion in cash, a move that expands its grip on the residential construction market. The deal is being advised by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz for Gibraltar and Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP for OmniMax and SVP.

Strengthening Residential Construction Portfolio

OmniMax, based in Atlanta, is a leading manufacturer of roofing accessories, rain management systems, and exterior building products. Gibraltar said the acquisition will expand its residential construction business, already its top-grossing segment, and that more than 80% of its revenue and profit will come from residential building products after closing.

The companies expect the combination to boost cash flow, lift profit margins in the first full year, and provide the scale needed to compete more effectively in a highly competitive market.

Gibraltar plans to leverage stronger combined earnings, improved working capital, and planned cost savings to reduce debt. The company anticipates lowering its leverage ratio from 3.7 times earnings at closing to 2.0–2.5 times within two years.

OmniMax Adds Scale and Brand Power

OmniMax products, used in nearly every residential roofing project across North America, are projected to generate $565 million in sales and $110 million in adjusted earnings next year. The addition of OmniMax broadens Gibraltar’s offerings, including ventilation systems, building accessories, and structural components for homes, agriculture, and infrastructure markets.

Executives Weigh In

Gibraltar CEO Bill Bosway called the acquisition a “direct fit” for the company’s long-term residential growth strategy. “The acquisition of OmniMax … accelerates our strategy to expand in residential building products while enhancing customer experience,” Bosway said.

OmniMax CEO John Krause echoed the enthusiasm, describing the move as an opportunity to build on recent expansions, introduce new brands, and improve operations.

SVP, which bought OmniMax five years ago, touted the company as a “leading roofing accessories and rainware solutions platform with significant growth potential,” said Chad Ellis, an SVP managing director.

Funding and Timeline

The transaction will be financed with up to $1.3 billion in new term loans from Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and KeyBanc Capital Markets. Gibraltar’s board unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Legal Teams

Wachtell Lipton partners Alison Z. Preiss and Hannah Clark advised Gibraltar, while Paul Weiss partners Nickolas Bogdanovich and Robert A. Kindler represented OmniMax and SVP.

With OmniMax in its portfolio, Gibraltar is poised to dominate the North American residential roofing and building products sector, delivering scale, efficiency, and a stronger product lineup for contractors and homeowners alike.