American Aluminum

What American Aluminum does

American Aluminum Accessories, Inc. is a Perry, Florida-based specialty manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs, fabricates, and sells vehicle-mounted equipment for the US law enforcement and public safety markets, with a particular focus on K-9 units. The company operates from a single manufacturing plant at 3291 S. Byron Butler Parkway and employs between 11 and 50 people. Its product portfolio centers on aluminum K-9 transport and safety systems (E/Z K9 Solutions line of kennels, platforms, collapsible crates, and inserts) and includes adjacent vehicle outfitting categories — inmate transport, vault systems, screen partitions, animal control equipment, and CamLocker toolboxes. The technological differentiator within the line is the Cool Guard family of K-9 environmental safety systems, notably the Cool Guard Plus M910 Series (in-vehicle heat alarm with automatic window drop and fan activation) and the Cool Guard 360 K-9 Mobile Handler App, which combines in-vehicle hardware, cellular cloud connectivity, a web management portal, and mobile apps to monitor dual temperature probes, humidity, cage door status, ignition, and battery voltage in real time. A complementary add-on, the E/Z R.E.S.C.U.E. Remote Door Opening System, uses a keychain remote and hydraulic actuator for remote K-9 deployment.

The company operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes via the company website or by phone (800-277-0869). Distribution is multi-channel within the United States, combining direct sales, an authorized dealer network, and regional manufacturer representatives, with marketing primarily through the ezrideronline.com website, dealer relationships, and limited social media (Facebook). Customer segments are concentrated in law enforcement K-9 units (primary), law enforcement inmate transport, and municipal animal control services. Following its February 2025 acquisition by Gamber-Johnson — a portfolio company of Main Street Capital Corporation — American Aluminum now operates as a subsidiary within a larger public-safety equipment platform, with Skyway Capital Markets having advised on the sale.

Name

American Aluminum

Legal name

American Aluminum Accessories, Inc.

Website

https://ezrideronline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Aluminum Accessories is a Perry, Florida specialty manufacturer of aluminum vehicle equipment for US law enforcement, centered on K-9 transport, temperature monitoring, inmate transport, vault, and screen systems, now operating as a Gamber-Johnson subsidiary following its 2025 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Vehicle Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

Keywords

• Law enforcement equipment
• K9 vehicle transport
• Police vehicle upfitting
• Inmate transport partitions
• Aluminum vehicle inserts

Headquarters

HQ city

Perry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Equipment and K9 Safety Products: Sale of physical aluminum vehicle equipment including K9 transport systems, toolboxes, temperature monitoring devices, and accessories to law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Aluminum Accessories, Inc. designs and manufactures specialty equipment for law enforcement vehicles, with a primary focus on K9 transport and safety units (e.g., the Cool Guard product line), inmate transport partitions, vault/screen security systems, and related aluminum vehicle inserts. Products are custom-engineered in aluminum and sold to police, sheriff, corrections, and federal agencies, as well as to vehicle upfitters and dealers.

Product overview

American Aluminum Accessories manufactures specialty equipment for law enforcement and public safety sectors, serving the K-9 law enforcement community for over 30 years. The product portfolio centers on the Cool Guard temperature monitoring systems (Cool Guard 360 and Cool Guard Plus M910 Series) as the core technology offerings, complemented by the E/Z K9 Solutions product line including transport kennels, platforms, and collapsible crates. Supporting product lines include Inmate Transport, Vault Systems, Screen Systems, Animal Control equipment, and CAMLocker toolboxes. Add-on modules such as the E/Z R.E.S.C.U.E. Remote Door Opening System and Coolguard Pager extend functionality, while accessories like rubber mats, water dishes, and dividers round out the offering. The company operates as a family-owned specialty manufacturing company that was acquired by Gamber-Johnson, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital Corporation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CamLocker: CAM-LOCKER toolboxes product line
• Cool Guard 360
• Cool Guard Plus M910 Series
• E/Z R.E.S.C.U.E.
• E/Z K9 Solutions

Products and services

• Cool Guard 360
• Cool Guard Plus M910
• E/Z K9 Solutions
• Inmate Transport Partitions
• Vault Systems
• Screen Systems
• Animal Control Equipment
• CAMLocker Toolboxes

Quantifiable outcome

• K9 vehicle safety and temperature protection for law enforcement canine units

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gamber-Johnsonmajor_acquisitionChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2025American Aluminum Accessories was acquired by Gamber-Johnson, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital Corporation. The acquisition enables American Aluminum to expand its growth opportunities while leveraging Gamber-Johnson's resources and distribution capabilities in the public safety equipment market.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/American-Aluminum-Accessories-Inc/353638866249?ref=ts&fref=ts
• Xx.com/AmericanAlumUSA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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