Merchants Metals has a long and rich history in the United States fencing industry and is proud to be an American owned and operated company. Our story began in the 1940’s when Nagel Coat Hanger Company began weaving chain link fence fabric in Houston, TX. As the fence market continued to grow, the decision was made to form a separate division within the company and Gibraltar Fence was established
in 1953. In 1969 Gibraltar Fence was acquired by Merchants, Inc., primarily a trucking and transportation business. By continuing to acquire more companies, Merchants added to their fence manufacturing strength and began their quest to gain a national network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. in 1976. In 1989 the company was merged with Ivy Steel & Wire and Meadow Steel to form MMI Products, Inc. and by the mid 1990's Merchants Metals’ strength had grown the total number of distribution centers to 35. By the late 90’s Merchants Metals opened 9 more distribution centers and acquired 3 more major companies. These acquisitions broadened our manufacturing strength and marked our entrance into the manufacturing of Ornamental Fencing products on both coasts. MMI Products, Inc. was acquired by Oldcastle Building Products, Inc. in April 2006. Oldcastle is the North American operation of CRH plc, a leading worldwide producer and distributor of building products and construction materials. In January 2010 Merchants Metals headquarters was relocated from Houston to Atlanta, GA to join the Oldcastle Building Products group. At present day, Merchants Metals is one of the largest producers and distributors of fence systems in the nation. The company’s complete line of fencing solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications includes steel ornamental in both component and fully welded systems, hot dipped galvanized and color coated chain link fence systems, wood and PVC systems, welded wire, aluminum ornamental systems, temporary fence, pre-hung security gates, aluminum track gates and access control products. Merchants Metals products are manufactured and distributed through 5 manufacturing plants and 39 service centers nationwide. Our Products Include:
-Ornamental Steel & Aluminum Fence Systems
-Chain Link Fabric, Framework & Accessories
-Gates
-Access Control Products
-PVC
-Wood
-Temporary Fencing
