Cameron Ashley Building Products continues its rapid expansion, with its latest acquisition in the form of Elizabethtown, PA-based Appalachian Insulation Supply (AIS) and Wolf Pak Transport in a stock purchase agreement.

Family-owned AIS began operations in 1987 and distributes exclusively Johns Manville insulation, spray foam, mineral wool, sheathing and other insulation accessories to dealers and contractors. The company operates from nine fully-stocked warehouses strategically located in the Midwest and Eastern regions of the United States. 

“We are pleased to carry on the strong tradition of customer service and supplier relationships that AIS’ founder Bill Brinser created,” Cameron Ashley President and CEO Donny DeMarie said in a March 18 news release. “With Cameron Ashley’s strong roots in the insulation and distribution industries, this acquisition makes sense, and I feel that Bill would have felt that his company is being placed in capable hands who will continue to honor and grow his legacy. We are extremely grateful to Barry Brinser, Bill’s brother, who was instrumental in helping us achieve a successful outcome.”

The addition makes for 28 greenfield locations and five acquisitions that Cameron Ashley has added over the past 5 years. The company will now operate from 65 distribution centers, and its insulation offering includes fiberglass products from Knauf and Johns Manville.

With the addition of 28 greenfield locations and five acquisitions over the last five years, Cameron Ashley will now operate 65 strategically located distribution centers and will distribute fiberglass products from Knauf and Johns Manville.

“Now that the acquisition is complete, we are excited to have our first locations in Florida and Virginia,” DeMarie continued. “We look forward to welcoming the AIS employees, customers, and suppliers to our team. We are committed to enhancing the customer’s experience with our Cameron Ashley Advantages including F^st Delivery, PLUS Points Loyalty Program, CONNECT customer portal, incentives, customer trips, and more robust product and accessory offerings.”

This past November, Cameron Ashley announced the grand opening of new DCs in Chicago; Greenville, SC; and Manchester, NH.