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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc., recently announced the acquisition of American Fasteners Corp., a South Florida distributor of fasteners, tools, construction supplies and other industrial products.
American Fasteners distributes a broad range of industrial products, including fasteners, power tools, anchors, cutting tools, adhesives, abrasives and sealants, primarily serving construction and related end markets through three locations in South Florida.
“American Fasteners is a highly respected business with strong customer relationships and an excellent position in the South Florida market,” says J. Bryan King, chairman and chief executive officer of Distribution Solutions Group. “This acquisition is a natural extension of our strategy to build scale in MRO through high-quality businesses that expand our capabilities, customer relationships and geographic reach. We are excited to welcome the American Fasteners team and look forward to building on the strong business they have created.”
“Joining DSG and partnering with the Lawson Products team creates exciting opportunities for our long-standing customers and suppliers, and our dedicated employees,” says Manny Benitez, founder of American Fasteners. “We are proud of the business and relationships we have built over the past four decades, and we believe Lawson’s broader product offering, capabilities and resources will allow us to serve our customers even better while creating new opportunities for growth.”
