Alabama-based fasteners distributor and manufacturer Birmingham Fastener will expand to Mexico with the creation of a new subsidiary and the addition of a facility in Querétaro City.

The new facility, operated by Commercial and Aerospace Supply de Mexico (CASM), will supply both commercial and aerospace parts to the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) sectors in Mexico. The expansion will help businesses that serve commercial, construction and/or aerospace projects in Mexico localize their supply chain and access inventory quicker, Birmingham Fastener officials said in a March 19 press release.

CASM will operate with support – including inventory supply – from Alabama Aerospace, Birmingham Fastener’s aerospace and defense branch.

“We are excited about Mexico being our first location outside of the U.S.,” said Birmingham Fastener President and CEO Brad Tinney. “The business and growth environment in Mexico makes it the perfect place to locate.”

Saúl Pedraza will lead the CASM team in Querétaro. He has 19 years of fastener experience and most recently served as Birmingham Fastener’s outside representative in Mexico.

CASM will serve a wide variety of industries across the aerospace and commercial sectors, including renewable energy, space exploration, communications, water works, structural steel fabrication and electrical utilities.