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…

Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, recently announced the appointment of Gary Schottlander, part of the company’s BBI-New Jersey location, as the new group manager for Distributor Partnership of America (DPA). Schottlander’s additional role includes assisting in the day-to-day management of the group. “We are excited to see what Gary…

Endries International Inc. recently announced the acquisition of the Viscan Group. Founded in 1992 by Sylvain Baril and headquartered in Joliette, Quebec, Viscan is a supplier of specialized screws, general fasteners, and related components. Viscan offers over 25,000 unique SKUs, including proprietary components, and provides a variety of value-added services, including vendor-managed inventory solutions and…

Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently announced it will invest $110 million in a new facility in Gallatin, Tennessee. According to the company, the new location will allow Simpson Strong-Tie to better meet its growing product demand and relocate a portion of its fastener manufacturing operations to Gallatin. “This…

Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies, has announced the appointment of John Baker as the company’s chief human resources officer. As a strategic partner to Meridian’s executive team, Baker will be responsible for building upon the company’s workforce and organizational culture. With extensive experience working with international teams, he will also help…

TriMas announced the appointment of Vitaliy Rusakov as president of TriMas Aerospace, effective November 13, 2023. He will report directly to TriMas president and CEO, Thomas Amato. Rusakov is a proven aerospace industry veteran, with more than 25 years of experience leading global manufacturing businesses in the aerospace, commercial transportation, and related sectors. In his…

Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, announced that it’s acquired Gilbert & Jones, a premier distributor of industrial chemicals throughout North America. Based in New Britain, Connecticut, Gilbert & Jones delivers a broad product offering to customers across various industries and applications — including aerospace, fasteners, automotive, electronics, and other industries. “The Gilbert…

Fastenal Company, a global provider of supply chain solutions and industrial distribution, and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multi-year global partnership extension. The renewed partnership expands Fastenal’s international NHL presence to include presenting sponsorship of all NHL Global Series European games, as well as the NHL’s primetime international broadcast series NHL Saturday…

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co. (“the company”), a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products serving a diverse range of end markets. MPE’s investment positions Mid-States for accelerated growth while supporting the company as an employer of choice and a strategic partner for its customers. MPE…