American Wire Works announced that it has acquired Ace Metal, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of metal spools and tubular wire carriers based in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania.

A press release said that Ace Metal, established in 1946, has nearly 80 years of domestic manufacturing expertise, and will fit well with the direction of AWW, which supplies essential wire solutions to industries such as aerospace, defense, energy and infrastructure. The strategic acquisition strengthens AWW’s capabilities in domestic production and enhances its ability to provide high-quality, timely, and personalized service to customers, it said.

“By bringing Ace Metal into the AWW group, we are strengthening U.S.-based manufacturing and enhancing our ability to innovate within the wire industry,” said AWW President/Owner Phil Fusacchia. “This acquisition builds on our investments in modernizing operations and improving service, allowing us to better support our clients and industry partners.”

The acquisition will enable AWW to expand its product offerings and optimize manufacturing processes by leveraging Ace Metal’s expertise in metal spools and wire carriers. With decades of experience using these products in daily operations, AWW is uniquely positioned to innovate and develop even more tailored solutions for its customers.

Ace Metal Inc., which will again exhibit at Interwire this year, will now be called Ace Metal Works, and continue operations at its current location in Clifton Heights. AWW has retained Ace Metal’s skilled workforce. Fusacchia said that he plans to be at Interwire.

Established in 1940, American Wire Works manufactures and distributes industrial wire products, serving industries such as agriculture, aerospace, mining, energy, marine, insulation, and defense sectors.