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Ames Tools Corps. Expands Georgia Facility and Launches New Training Center to Support Specialty Trades

Ames Tools Corporation expands its Suwanee, Ga., facility with a new training center, providing hands-on programs and specialty tools to support contractors and underserved trades.

By John Wyatt, Editor
AMES customer trained by company staff at the Georgia facility
AMES
October 30, 2025

Ames Tools Corp. is excited to announce the expansion of its warehouse and corporate office in Suwanee, Georgia. The 40,000-square-foot addition will include a state-of-the-art training center, reinforcing the company’s commitment to workforce development and contractor education.

The new facility will enhance Ames’ existing hands-on training programs, offering both train-the-trainer and contractor-focused courses. These programs provide real-world experience with AMES rental and TapeTech tools, helping tradespeople elevate their skills in drywall, concrete, tile, stucco, insulation, and decorative wall finishes.

“Training and customer success are at the heart of what we do,” said Mike Ventura, Vice President and General Manager of Ames Tools Corporation. “As former contractors ourselves, we understand the challenges faced by tradespeople, and we’re committed to providing the tools, knowledge, and support they need to succeed.”

Ames Tools Corporation operates 94 retail and rental stores nationwide and owns several subsidiaries, including TapeTech, Asgard, AllWall.com, ShopAmesTools.com, and WestTechTools.com. Its specialty brand, OJO, focuses on niche construction tools designed to meet the needs of underserved trades.

The company also partners with unions to provide certification programs, ensuring apprentices gain hands-on experience and proper training with industry-leading tools. Key trainers, including Mark Wilson, Marco Rodriguez, and Anthony Ruiz, bring decades of professional experience to these programs, reinforcing Ames’ reputation as a trusted partner in the construction community.

KEYWORDS: Ames Tools Corporation finishing Georgia manufacturing tools

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John Wyatt is editor of Walls & Ceilings magazine, bringing more than two decades of experience with BNP Media. He joined the company in 2000 as an associate editor, contributing to both Walls & Ceilings and Roofing Contractor before assuming the role of editor in 2008. In addition to his work with the brand, Wyatt collaborates across BNP’s architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) portfolio, supporting related publications and initiatives. He can be reached at 248-205-6659 or wyattj@bnpmedia.com.

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