November 23, 2022 (Suwanee, GA) — AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing industry, is pleased to announce the recent opening of its 100^th company store located in Fresno, California. The newest location opened at 365 E. Shaw Ave on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 and will support the central California market.

“We strive to be the best resource for our customers nationwide and are excited to hit this milestone in our ongoing growth strategy here at AMES,” says Mike Wood, Vice President of Sales, Stores Group of AMES Taping Tools.

AMES Taping Tools continues operating out of 100 company-owned stores across the US for tool rentals and purchases.

For more information on available products and services, visit www.amestools.com.

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About AMES Taping Tools

Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, AMES Taping Tools is the industry’s leading provider of drywall finishing tools, supplies and training. AMES pioneered the development of automatic taping and finishing tool technology in the 1930s, dramatically improving the speed, quality and efficiency of the professional finisher. AMES supplies, supports and services residential and commercial interior finishing applications through a network of company-owned and franchise operations in over 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit AMES at www.amestools.com or call 800-303-1827.

About GMS

Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of 300 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of wallboard, ceilings, steel framing and complementary construction products.  In addition, GMS operates approximately 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada.  The Company’s unique operating model combines the benefits of a national platform and strategy with a local go-to-market focus, enabling GMS to generate significant economies of scale while maintaining high levels of customer service.