Huyett announced that it has officially acquired all the assets and business of Big H Corporation, which has been doing business as PacFas and Mobile Fasteners, in South Houston, Texas. This acquisition marks a significant step in Huyett’s growth strategy as it will now offer 45,000 additional SKUs, many of which are threaded fasteners that…
Insert and fastener manufacturer adds 3D CAD to online catalog
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…
Automotive fastener distributor, Auveco, acquires ClipLizard
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 opens new facility in Buffalo
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 appoints new DPA manager
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 acquires Viscan Group
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 relocating to Tennessee
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 hires new chief human resources officer
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 Aerospace Group announces new company president
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 acquires Gilbert & Jones
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…