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84 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK PACIFIC-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION 3020 Old Ranch Parkway #300, Seal Beach CA 90740 TEL 562-799-5509 FAX 562-684-0695 EMAIL info@pac-west.org WEB www.pac-west.org PAC-WEST FALL DINNER MEETING AND VENDOR SHOWCASE by Amy Nijjar What’s New, What’s Next - A Fastener Industry Update Jun Xu (Brighton-Best International) and Tim Roberto (Star Stainless Screw) will bring us up to date with what’s new with stainless steel and carbon fasteners, along with what we can expect from our suppliers in the future. When: October 10, 2024 Where: Holiday Inn - La Mirada 14299 Firestone Blvd La Mirada, CA 90638 Reserve your room by February 12 to get the Pac- West room rate. Remember that rooms can sell out prior to the deadline. Tabletop Show Join us at the tabletop show on Thursday, March 7 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. This is your chance to discover new suppliers or visit with your favorites while enjoying complimentary refreshments. Member and non-member distributors can attend the tabletop portion of the conference for free. View the current exhibitor list on the Pac-West website. Education Get ready to refresh your career and industry knowledge with our great lineup of sessions and speakers. Conference topics will cover Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, How to Prevent Rejections, and the 2024 Economic Outlook. We’ll finish things off with Roundtable ASSOCIATION ARTICLE Discussions. On Thursday afternoon all registered tabletop and conference attendees are invited to attend Understanding Fastener Strength and Hardness with Carmen Vertullo. This complimentary session is presented by Fastener Training Institute. Vendor Showcase Opportunities Vendor showcase companies will be listed on all event marketing and will have the opportunity to introduce their company during the meeting announcements. Vendors are provided one six-foot table with chairs. ¤ The fee for a vendor showcase table is 5 per company ¤ Fee includes one attendee registration ¤ Up to eight companies can participate at each dinner meeting ¤ Companies can participate once per calendar year ¤ Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis ¤ Available to Pac-West members only Sponsorship Opportunities Support Pac-West by becoming a sponsor! ¤ 0 General Sponsor - Company name listed on the event website, email blasts, social media, signage, and slide show at the event, and podium recognition. ¤ 0 Premium Sponsor - Includes all of the above plus a gift card in the company name for the raffle and a marketing piece in the digital handbook. Visit www.pac-west.org for all the details and to register. Contact Jamie Adams at 562-799-5509 with any questions. PACIFIC-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 85 AFC Industries has recently acquired Kingston Pennsylvania based Circle Bolt & Nut (CBN). Founded in 1979, CBN quickly established itself as a leading distributor of fasteners, C part components, and fulfillment services to OEM customers throughout the United States. Since 2018 CBN has operated as part of Optimas OE Solutions. CBN President Jim Castellino said, “We look forward to the next chapter with AFC. Each step of the way we have strengthened our foundation for success. We are excited to build on this legacy and explore new opportunities for growth and innovation with AFC. Our commitment to delivering exceptional service and quality to our customers remains unwavering as we embark on this new journey.” AFC CEO Kevin Godin said, “We are excited to have the CBN team join the AFC family. They have an experienced team of industry professionals that have a proven track record of taking great care of their customers. Bringing them on board deepens our presence in key geographies and adds a great group of customers and team members. Adding them to the AFC platform strengthens both companies and positions both AFC and CBN for long-term success.” For more information about AFC Industries visit them online at www.afcind.com. The NEFCO Corporation, a premier specialty supply partner to the professional construction trades, is excited to announce the acquisition of Modern Fasteners, a Pennsylvania-based distributor in the construction supply industry. This strategic move marks NEFCO’s eighth acquisition since 2022 and expands its network to 41 locations – strengthening our commitment to be the single best partner to contractors whenever they build. Modern Fasteners, Inc. was founded in 1970 by William Damm, under the name of Modern Tool & Equipment. In 1998, Modern Tool & Equipment Inc. became Modern Fasteners, Inc., at which time the owners were William Damm, Gary Damm and Michael Damm. In 2004, William Damm retired and in 2016, Gary Damm retired, leaving Michael as the sole owner. In 2017, Michael’s wife, Marie, joined her husband in the family business, and they continue to work side by side to this day. Matthew Gelles, President & CEO of NEFCO, expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition: “We are all excited to be joining forces with the great team at Modern. Modern Fasteners has a tremendous reputation for great customer service and has built a strong and loyal customer base throughout the greater Philadelphia market. We are honored to have been chosen to be their partner for Modern’s next chapter.” For more information, contact NEFCO Corporation by at Tel: 1-800-969-0285, Email: Inquiries@ nefcocorp.com or online at www.gonefco.com.