EBNER GROUP has increased their stake in GNA alutech inc. to 100%.
The acquisition marks the culmination of a five-year partnership between EBNER and Ted Phenix, which began with EBNER Group acquiring a majority stake in GNA in 2019.
“We are excited to announce the full acquisition of GNA alutech inc. and would like to thank GNA’s founder, Ted Phenix, for his vision and leadership in building GNA into a successful company over 41 years. Over the last 5 years I was always impressed by the deep understanding and knowledge Ted was able to share with customers. Our strong professional developed to a strong personal friendship. says Robert Ebner, CEO of EBNER Group.
The leadership of GNA has been placed in the hands of Kaleb Wright, President of Business Development, and Chantal Coupal, President of Operations. Kaleb Wright brings extensive experience in business development and sales to the role, while Chantal Coupal has a deep understanding of GNA’s operations and technology.
„I was first introduced to GNA alutech in 2002 while working for Hydro Aluminum during the construction of their Greenfield Casthouse in Commerce, Texas. The wealth of knowledge Ted and the GNA team held, along with their flexibility to work with clients quickly lead to a close relationship between Ted and I for years to come on many projects. Fully embracing GNA’s desire to continue its path for leading technologies in the aluminum industry, I joined the team in 2019 as CTO. It is an honor to continue the legacy Ted Phenix set forth for GNA alutech 41 years ago“, describes Kaleb Wright.
„I began working with GNA in 1995, and since then, my journey with Ted and the team has been incredibly fulfilling. Ted has been a mentor and a remarkable teacher, imparting not only knowledge but also a profound enthusiasm for the aluminum industry and a passion for his work“, explains Chantal Coupal.
Based on GNA´s 41 years success story the company is committed to continuing its focus on green technology and cost efficiency. As part of a strong EBNER GROUP, GNA provides a full range of technologies and services to their customers including newest and upcoming technologies such as rotary furnace, EMS pump, own regenerative burners, CO2 free burner, etc.
Leveraging its Core Competence in in-house manufacturing and R&D, the EBNER GROUP will empower GNA to offer its technology worldwide at the highest quality and best prices. This collaboration aligned with EBNER GROUP's mission of Driving Green Technologies, will also drive the joint advancement of furnace and casting technology.