HANOVER, PA, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gerard Daniel Worldwide, a portfolio company of Graycliff Partners that provides wire mesh and filtration solutions worldwide, today announced it has acquired Wire Cloth Manufacturers (WCM). Welded mesh. This strategic acquisition combines Gerard Daniel’s technical expertise and extensive inventory with WCM’s product portfolio and well-equipped facilities.
        Serving a wide range of B2B commercial customers, Gerard Daniel specializes in supplying wire, wire cloth and wire cloth components to OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers, delivering added value through unparalleled supplier power and inventory management programs. WCM focuses primarily on industry, agriculture and construction, as well as various B2C market segments. Together, Gerard Daniel and WCM create the largest wire mesh and screen accessories distribution company in North America.
        Jack Slinger, CEO of Gerard Daniel, said: “We are delighted that Wire Cloth Man has joined Gerard Daniel. They have assembled a close-knit team of experienced employees focused on effective customer service. Both companies are looking to expand and create new opportunities for our customers.” Together they mean we can double the number of places we can serve our customers and offer more products. “
        In addition to adding new products to the product portfolio, WCM also has an online ordering system that provides another way for customers to easily select and purchase wire mesh with minimal interaction. This e-commerce website is perfect for those who don’t need engineering or technical support to make their choice.
        “Gerard Daniel is a company that shares our values,” said Cathy Blaber, COO of Wire Cloth Manufacturing. She continued, “It’s all about taking the best care of our customers. The combination of the two companies will benefit our employees and our customers. We would not have made this decision if we were not firmly convinced of this.” the best interests of our stakeholders. “
       “We will continue to serve our customers through someone they have built a relationship and trust with,” Slinger said, adding that there are currently no plans to change strategy or brand location.
        With over 70 years of experience in wire mesh solutions, Gerard Daniel application engineers work with customer development teams to solve their technical challenges. They operate across a wide range of industries including aerospace, transportation, food, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, mining and industrial, providing solutions from fine liquid filtration at one end of the process spectrum to large screen filters at the other. . With extensive supply chain resources and multiple subsidiaries in Europe, Canada and the US, Gerard Daniel has the unique advantage of quickly responding to customer needs.
        WCM is a third generation family business founded in 1965 and has grown rapidly over the past 25 years. The company is a leading supplier for industrial, commercial and agricultural markets, serving customers through three manufacturing and distribution centers. The material range includes stainless steel, galvanized, PVC welded mesh, hexagonal mesh and carbon steel for all wire mesh applications.
       Media Contact: Kay Devlin, Vice President of Marketing, Gerard Daniel Worldwide[email protected] 800.232.3332 x3783www.gerarddaniel.com