BlackHawk Industrial, a top distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, recently announced the acquisition of Stock’d Supply. Founded in 1979, Stock’d is a well-respected supplier of fasteners, technical threads, and other industrial products — distinguishing itself as a value-added technical service provider. The company is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, along with its seven…
Birmingham Fastener opens new branch: Phoenix Fastener
Birmingham Fastener has announced the opening of its newest branch, Phoenix Fastener. This is Birmingham Fastener’s first location in the state of Arizona, expanding its footprint in the West after the company’s recent acquisition of Pacific Coast Bolt. Most importantly, the additional branch lets Birmingham Fastener provide greater benefits for its customers and add…
Carmen Vertullo awarded NFDA’s 2023 Fastener Professional of the Year
The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) announced that Carmen Vertullo of Carver Engineering and Manufacturing (San Diego, CA) is the 2023 recipient of its Fastener Professional of the Year award. The Fastener Professional of the Year award was created by NFDA to honor individuals and companies that make a substantial positive impact on people’s lives.…
ABC Supply acquires specialty distribution businesses from US LBM
ABC Supply Co., Inc. has completed the acquisition of the following specialty distribution businesses from US LBM: Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials, Wallboard Supply Company, and Coastal Roofing Supply. The interior product businesses of Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply Company will operate under L&W Supply. L&W Supply is one of the nation’s…
NEFCO acquires Southwest Fastener
NEFCO, a specialty supply partner to the professional construction trades, has completed the acquisition of Southwest Fastener, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The addition of Southwest Fastener expands NEFCO’s geographic presence into the Southwest with three new locations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. “Southwest Fastener represents a highly strategic fit for NEFCO, and we could…
Empire Bolt & Screw opens South Carolina facility
After 51 years of success operating as a single location in Spokane, Washington, Empire Bolt & Screw announced the opening of a second warehouse distribution facility in Summerville, South Carolina. “After receiving requests from various customers needing more localized inventory, we listened and started the process of setting up a distribution warehouse in South…
Shannon Precision Fastener opens new Missouri manufacturing facility
Shannon Precision Fastener recently opened a 170,000-square-foot, manufacturing facility in Holly, Missouri. The new facility is adjacent to the 75,000-square-foot Shannon Precision Fastener Distribution Center the company opened in 2017. This Center was designed with the intention of being expanded to 150,000 square feet. The new plant is equipped with state-of-the-art high-speed inspection equipment capable…
White Cap named a Top Workplace of 2023
White Cap Supply Holdings, a one-stop shop providing concrete, tools, building materials, and fasteners, has received the Top Workplaces 2023 award by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the second year running. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely…
Fastenal names new executive VP of human resources
Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has appointed Noelle J. Oas, JD, as executive vice president of human resources (HR). In her new role, Oas will oversee several teams that fall under the human resources umbrella, including benefits, insurance, payroll, diversity and compliance, and the Fastenal School of Business…
Murty Associates is new manufacturer’s rep for Goebel Fasteners
Murty Associates, LLC has been named a manufacturer’s representative for Goebel Fasteners, Inc. Murty Associates is a manufacturer’s representative firm based in Towson, MD, that has extensive experience and industry knowledge, providing the necessary resources and solutions for success. The firm will begin representing Goebel Fasteners within the following areas: Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware,…