GMS Inc., founded in 1971 and based in Tucker, Georgia, is a leading distributor of a broad range of building materials throughout the United States and Canada. The company primarily supplies wallboard, diverse ceiling systems, and steel framing components, alongside numerous complementary construction products. Its ceiling offerings, which include suspended mineral fiber, soft fiber, and metal systems, are widely utilized in commercial and institutional environments such as offices, hotels, hospitals, retail establishments, and schools. GMS also provides essential steel framing items like tracks and studs, integral for constructing interior walls in similar building types. Beyond these core products, the inventory extends to insulation, lumber and other wood products, ready-mix joint compound, and various other interior building supplies. Additionally, the company offers ancillary items such as tools, fasteners, and safety equipment. Serving both professional contractors and residential homebuilders, GMS maintained a substantial operational footprint as of April 30, 2022, with 300 branches spread across 44 U.S. states (including the District of Columbia) and 6 Canadian provinces, all supported by approximately 300 distribution centers.