Petersen Alu acquired

Carlisle Companies Inc. has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Petersen Aluminum Corp., a privately held manufacturer of high-quality metal roofing products for approximately $197 million. Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Ill., Petersen’s primary business is the manufacture and distribution of market leading architectural metal roof panels, steel and aluminium flat sheets and coils, wall panels, perimeter roof edge systems and related accessories for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and agricultural markets. Founded by Maurice R. Petersen in 1965, Petersen, through its premier brand PAC-CLAD®, has grown to become a leader in its served markets with approximately $160 million…