Fastener Fair USA 2024 was filled with Women that Rock, including many fellow Women In Fastener Industry (WIFI) members. This year, the WIFI group rocked out with a Rise & Shine WIFI members breakfast filled with speed networking and mini round table discussions. Kicking off the event was a breakfast buffet welcome session for about…

Fastener Training Week, the flagship fastener training program from Fastener Training Institute (FTI), returns to Chicago this year from August 19 to August 23. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott and hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA) as part of their annual FSTNR Week. Fastener Training Week, FTI’s advanced technical training…

AFC Industries, a provider of fastening and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) solutions, announced that it has acquired Philadelphia-based Globe International Corp. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1950, Globe is a supplier of fasteners, door hardware, and galvanized aircraft cable, specializing in value-added kitting and other services. “Our company has a long history…

Fastener Warehouse, a distributor of industrial fasteners, recently announced the successful acquisition of Ridgeline Fasteners, a prominent fastener supplier based in Calgary, Alberta. This strategic move is poised to strengthen Fastener Warehouse’s market presence and expand its product offerings in the fastener industry. The acquisition of Ridgeline Fasteners marks a significant milestone for Fastener Warehouse,…

Fastener Industries has purchased Die Co. Inc., a high-volume and customized manufacturer of spring steel fasteners and metal stampings. The company will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Fastener Industries’ family of employee-owned companies. This family includes Buckeye Fasteners, Modern Fasteners, Ohio Nut and Bolt, Ohio Nut & Bolt of Canada, Brainard Rivet, Joseph Industries,…

Investment AB Latour has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Nord-Lock Group, acquired Precision Bolting Ltd. (PBL) and Condor Machinery. Founded in Western Canada in the late 1980s, PBL offers premium bolting products and custom solutions for challenging applications. Its production facility is located in Edmonton, Alberta, and offers technical expertise, stocked inventory, and custom fasteners from…

Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has been awarded a silver medal from EcoVadis. The award, which is based on an assessment completed by EcoVadis in late 2023, signifies that the quality of Fastenal’s sustainability management system ranks in the top 25% of all companies in all industries rated…

ZAGO Manufacturing, a global manufacturer of high-tech sealing fasteners and switch boots, announced the launch of two new websites catering to the Italian and German markets. By launching dedicated websites in Italian and German, ZAGO aims to enhance accessibility and engagement for customers who prefer to interact with the company in their native languages. “As…

Alphi Capital, a lower middle-market private equity firm based in Ontario, Canada announced a new partnership with K2 Fasteners. K2 is a national master distributor of stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant fasteners. The company provides customers throughout North America with access to a large variety of stainless steel fasteners, alloy steel fasteners, and other corrosion-resistant hardware…

Family-owned fastener distributor, Endries International, announced the acquisition of Ace Bolt & Screw Co. This acquisition signifies a major milestone, combining the strengths and expertise of customer-centric businesses. Ace customers can expect the continuation of exceptional service, now with the added benefits of expanded product accessibility and enhanced offerings through the synergies of the combined…

MEIDOH Co., a global producer of automotive fasteners, announced that it has acquired Pilgrim Screw Corporation d/b/a Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners. Pilgrim is a manufacturer of screws, bolts, rivets, clevis pins, and other fasteners for the aerospace market with manufacturing operations located in Chandler, Arizona and a small office in Providence, Rhode Island. Pilgrim’s customers include…

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) has completed the purchase of Hi-Q Fasteners. Headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, LSG is a master distributor of specialty fasteners in the North American market and is an important supply-chain partner and sourcing solution, offering high-quality such as Lindstrom, Stelfast, Mega, Solution Industries, and more. Based in Santa Fe Springs, California, Hi-Q offers a…

Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, has announced two strategic hires expected to help further support the company’s complementary direct manufacturing and distribution business strategy. Jim Heller is the new senior VP of distribution, and Chris Martens is the new vice president of manufacturing for the Americas region. “As a full-service partner,…

Hillman Solutions, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, announced that it has acquired Koch Industries, a premier provider and merchandiser of rope and twine, chain and wire rope, and related hardware products. This acquisition marks the entrance into rope and chain, a new product category for Hillman. Hillman plans to seamlessly bring these…

PennEngineering, a global fastener manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Sherex Fastening Solutions, a U.S. manufacturer of engineered fastener solutions including rivet nuts, tooling, automation, and associated fastening solutions. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Sherex is a premier technical provider of blind rivet nuts, with strong application expertise, and production capabilities worldwide.  It has achieved an…

BlackHawk Industrial, a distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, continues to expand with the recent acquisition of Alro Industrial Supply. With headquarters in Jackson, Michigan, Alro also has locations in Grand Rapids, MI and Clearwater, Florida. Alro Industrial Supply was a subsidiary of Alro Steel Corporation, a respected metals and plastics distributor based…

AFC Industries announced that it has acquired Chicago Industrial Fasteners (CIF). Founded in 2003 by John and Cathy Price, CIF specializes in the supply of standard and specialty fasteners for original equipment manufacturers, hardware providers, and material fabricators that operate in various end markets — such as heavy trucking, automotive, agricultural equipment, and wind and…

Great Lakes Fasteners Group has acquired Frontier Fastener of Buffalo, NY, to continue its rapid growth plans serving manufacturers and other customers throughout the Northeast. Frontier Fastener has been a Western New York fastener provider for more than 50 years, serving a wide variety of customers across many segments. Frontier specializes in special fasteners designed…

SC Fastening Systems, an industrial and construction supply distributor, has been selected as one of the Weatherhead 100 fastest-growing companies in Northeast Ohio. For over three decades, the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University has been identifying and honoring the region’s fastest-growing companies through the Weatherhead 100 awards. This distinguished accolade not…

Huizenga Group Automation announced the acquisition of Spectrum Automation Company by its portfolio company, Bulldog Factory Automation. Founded in 1969, Spectrum Automation designs, develops, and manufactures specialty parts feeding and material-handling systems for the fastener, hardware, automotive, aerospace, and medical industries, as well as others. The company is headquartered in Livonia, MI. “Spectrum has been…

TriMas has announced the appointment of William “Bill” Carrigan to the position of Allfast Fastening Systems‘ GM, effective December 1st, 2023. He will report directly to Vitaliy Rusakov, recently hired as president of TriMas Aerospace. Allfast Fastening Systems is a global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for…

NEFCO, a specialty supply partner to the professional construction trades, announced the acquisition of FASCO Supply, a Houston-based specialty construction supply distributor. This strategic move marks NEFCO’s 10th acquisition since 2017, expanding its branch network to 37 locations, including two locations in Texas (Dallas and Houston). FASCO was founded in 1989 by Rick Raines as…

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for wood, plastic and metal, has now launched an online CAD library to showcase their wide selection of products. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the addition of this catalog will streamline the design and specification process for engineers, MRO, and OEMs by allowing them on-demand access to 2D drawings and…

Auveco, which provides to the automotive fastener and body hardware aftermarket, has announced its acquisition of ClipLizard Systems, headquartered in Spencer, IN. ClipLizard Systems, recognized for its innovation and commitment to quality, specializes in sourcing and distributing automotive clips and fasteners to PBE distributors. Their licensed software solution, Materials Manager, enhances PBE inventory management. The…

NEFCO, a value-added supply partner to the construction trades, has opened a new Orangefield branch location in the Buffalo, NY market to further support and service the professional contractor trades in Western New York. An Orangefield is NEFCO’s in-house term for a new organic branch location. Buffalo is NEFCO’s 14th Orangefield opening and 36th branch…