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74 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK International Fasteners, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of industry veteran Law Winchester to the role of Director of West Coast Sales. Based in Portland, OR, Law will bring valuable leadership and a passion to support the needs of the growing customer base out west. “Upon witnessing their commitment to quality control to provide top tier products to the construction industry, I was honored to be invited to be part of the IFI team,” said Law Winchester. He continued by saying that “the company’s focus and direction to provide service and support to the fastener distributor is second to none!” Known as “The Distributor’s Choice” for Daggerz brand Quality Construction Fasteners, International Fasteners, Inc. currently has eight (8) stocking locations throughout the U.S. For more information, contact International Fasteners Inc. by Tel: 1-888-241-0203, Fax: 1-888-241-2096, Email: sales@daggerz.com or visit them online at www.daggerz.com. Swedish premium fastener manufacturer BUMAX AB is excited to announce the recent appointment of Star Stainless Screw Company, as its new master distribution partner in the US. The announcement marks a notable step forward in the BUMAX route to market in the US and is part of the company’s ongoing development strategy for the North America region. Established in 1950, Star Stainless Screw Co. has built an unrivaled reputation throughout the US as an importer and distributor of fastener products in a range of stainless steel and other exotic alloy materials. With a network of distribution centers in strategic locations, Star Stainless is well placed to serve its extensive customer base of fastener and industrial component suppliers across the country. “We are so excited to be partnering with BUMAX. We feel the quality of product from BUMAX, partnered with the reputation Star has for offering the highest of quality of product and service will be a perfect fit. We look forward to our partnership and thank BUMAX for their trust in Star’s excellence in distribution,” says Tim Roberto, President, Star Stainless Screw Co. Star Stainless will be responsible for stocking and supplying the extensive BUMAX range of high-strength stainless steel products to fastener distributors and industrial product suppliers throughout the US. This partnership will significantly improve the availability, accessibility and speed of supply of BUMAX products to customers in the US. “After a long road, I am happy to see our agreement finalized. A key challenge in the US has always been the geographic size and diversity of the market. Bringing together the expertise of both companies, we can now begin the important work of raising awareness of the advantages of BUMAX high-strength stainless steel fasteners in the US market and making our products more readily available throughout the region,” says Jacob Bergström, BUMAX Segment Manager, Distribution. For more information about Star Stainless and the BUMAX product range, visit them online at www.starstainless.com.