Hy-Tek Material Handling acquires two companies

Hy-Tek Material Handling has announced the acquisition of Gems Conveyor Installation and Applied Handling Equipment Co.

The acquisitions are expected to boost Hy-Tek’s 2016 sales to approximately $125 million. Columbus, Ohio-based Hy-Tek is a 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.

A leading installer of welded construction conveyors, Gems serves the biggest names in the parcel handling industry, including FedEx Ground, UPS, and Amazon. Gems also provides conveyor system installation services to distribution centers serving diverse industries nationwide. With offices in Greater Cincinnati, Gems is overseen by principals Scott Meiman and Don McDonald, reporting to Hy-Tek Integrated Systems (IS) president Tom Mann.

“The Gems acquisition opens a new market with tremendous opportunity for Hy-Tek,” Mann said. “The welded construction conveyor business is a specialized niche with significant growth potential. Welded conveyor frames are designed to absorb the enormous beating the parcel handling industry requires.”

“GEMS has enjoyed a successful subcontractor relationship with Hy-Tek IS since opening our doors for business in 2001,” Meiman said. “We’re delighted now to become part of the Hy-Tek family.”

Dayton, Ohio-based AHECO is known for its expertise in providing products and services for ergonomic material handling. Renamed the Applied Division of Hy-Tek Material Handling and overseen by principal Tim Colston, it serves the automotive, aerospace, food equipment, and general manufacturing industries. Notable clients include Honda of America Manufacturing, UTC Aerospace Systems, and Whirlpool Corp.