The fasteners master distributor also appointed two other executives, including a longtime Fastenal veteran.
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It's the second announced deal in as many weeks for Hillman, growing its presence in the U.S. Southeast.
Pricing is still playing a large — albeit decelerated role — in the company’s strong results, while management was upbeat on underlying demand. Get our in-depth breakdown of Fastenal’s 1Q metrics.
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AFC launched its Aerospace & Defense business unit this past fall.
SouthernCarlson was acquired by Trulink Capital from Kyocera Corp. in January.
Breaking ground March 24, it will replace the company’s current Atlanta-based “AHUB” and could eventually be nealry four times the size.
Fastenal reported a strong February that saw the company's best daily sales growth since October 2022 despite a downstep for its top national accounts.
The Midwest-based company rebranded from General Fasteners Company during 2025 and has rapidly expanded its warehouse footprint in recent months.
The new leader will succeed current CEO Steve Henry, who is retiring after 16 years with the company.
Meanwhile, the hardware products distributor’s annual sales hit a new company record.
Carson's Nut-Bolt & Tool serves contractors, fabricators, OEMs, government professionals and industrial customers across South Carolina and the surrounding region.
That’s despite a small monthly downtick in the portion of in-market locations reporting growth, meaning Fastenal got relatively more out of its biggest customers. Get our full breakdown of the January numbers here.
Private equity firm Exponent acquired U.K.-based Optimas International from its U.S.-based parent company Optimas Solutions.
White Cap is owned by PE firm CD&R, and Colony by Audax Private Equity. It will net White Cap more than 60 new locations.
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It was a new annual revenue high-water mark, as pricing actions and improved sales effectiveness carried the company through lasting "sluggish" market conditions.
The manufacturer/distributor made nine bolt-ons during 2025 that led to healthy annual gains in sales and EBITDA.
Sales grew at a much stronger rate outside of the company's Germany-base.
GradeEight adds a single location distributor that carries a range of fastener types along with MRO supplies.
