West Chester, OH-based fasteners and industrial supplies distributor AFC Industries has launched two new business group brands: AFC Tooling and AFC Aerospace & Defense. These new identities unify several respected legacy businesses under focused banners.

AFC Tooling brings together two well-established companies — Cline Tool and PF Markey — under one name. Combined, they have decades of expertise in cutting tools, vending solutions and advanced services. PF Markey was acquired by AFC in February 2023 and Cline Tool was added in September 2021.

“This is an exciting milestone for our tooling businesses,” said Jim Henning, President of AFC Tooling. “Cline Tool and PF Markey each built strong reputations on service, quality and technical know-how. By bringing them together under AFC Tooling, we simplify our message to customers and give our team a stronger platform to grow. Same people, same solutions — now presented as one unified brand.”

AFC Aerospace & Defense unifies AFC’s expanding footprint in the aerospace and defense sector. This group brings together MTI, CIF, CGG, and Askew Marine under a single identity dedicated to supporting both commercial and defense markets.

“Aerospace and defense customers need partners they can trust to deliver precision and compliance without compromise,” said Chris Lloyd, President of AFC Aerospace & Defense. “By bringing MTI, CIF, CGG, and Askew Marine under the AFC Aerospace & Defense banner, we send a clear message: AFC is committed to this sector for the long term, and we’re aligning our resources to serve customers at the highest level.”

AFC said these new brand identities are part of the company’s broader effort to create clarity in the market by aligning acquired businesses under unified groups, while maintaining the local expertise and service customers rely on.

AFC Industries is No. 29 on MDM’s Top Distributors List for Industrial Supplies and No. 7 for Fasteners.