Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. has acquired Gems Conveyor Installation, Inc. (GEMS) and Applied Handling Equipment Co. (AHECO).
The acquisitions are expected to boost 2016 sales to $125 million. Columbus, Ohio-based Hy-Tek is the premier single-source provider of material handling solutions for industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, pharmaceutical, food, electronics, and automotive. The acquisitions were announced by Hy-Tek CEO Sam Grooms. GEMS is a leading installer of welded construction conveyors for the parcel handling industry. Dayton, Ohio-based AHECO provides products and services for ergonomic material handling. AHECO serves the automotive, aerospace, food equipment, and general manufacturing industries.