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46THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINKFASTENER TOOL & SUPPLY42500 Victory Parkway, Solon, OH 44139 TOLL-FREE 1-866-580-8665EMAIL sales@fastenertool.com WEB www.fastenertool.comWhy Fastener Tool & Supply -Trusted Quality & IntegrityYOUR SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERby Dennis Cowhey, President, Computer InsightsCommitted to offering high-quality fasteners andsupply chain solutions since 1977, Fastener Tool &Supply has built a rock-solid reputation for providingproducts and services that are a cut above the rest.They are proud to consistently exceed the expectationsof businesses across several industries as a highperformancefastener distributor that offers cutting-edgeservices and outstanding support.Solution-Driven, Customer-Focused FastenerDistributorFastener Tool & Supply is an extension of theircustomer’s organization. They pride themselves on notonly meeting but exceeding expectations from theircustomers. Their diverse customer market portfoliohas built a robust supply chain rooted in Aerospaceand Defense manufacturers and high-performance andcommercial/industrial supply chains. This unique supplychain enables their team to provide customers withcreative supply chain solutions rooted in continuousimprovement, engineering, and value. Their trusted qualityand timely delivery KPIs consistently exceed 99%, which iswhy their customers continue to challenge them with newgrowth opportunities. Fastener Tool & Supply, Inc. looksforward to strengthening partnerships with its currentcustomers and building new partnerships through newopportunities.High-Quality Fastener DistributorFastener Tool & Supply, Inc. is proud to be a reliability,variety, and value leader. Consolidating your supply chainwith Fastener Tool & Supply products provides the mostefficient, seamless, cost-effective solution. Their trustedquality and timely delivery allow you to save time, improvecustomer satisfaction, and grow profitability.Expert Support TeamThe Fastener Tool & Supply, Inc. team is committedto integrity, responsibility, and continuous improvement.We uniquely employ an extensive team of full-timeengineers to provide our clients with the best possiblein-house support. So, we’re confident that you’ll enjoyworking with us as your fastener distributor. Contact us tolearn more!Embracing Technology And Cutting EdgeSolutionsBy embracing the factory of the future throughintegrated technology, continuous improvement, andinnovative supply chain management, Fastener Tool &Supply has put itself ahead of competitors.BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLECONTINUED ON PAGE 112

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 47Endries International a leader inindustrial fasteners, class-c components andfulfillment solutions is pleased to announce theacquisition of Assembly Fasteners, Inc. (AFI), adistributor specializing in latches, fasteners,and hardware products and solutions.Founded in 1984 with the goal of providingsuperior products and services, AFI offers avariety of services, including Vendor ManagedInventory (VMI), Customer Managed Inventory(CMI), and iBinDrop, a stock managementinnovation giving customers more control overtheir stock.“I welcome the crew at AFI to the Endriesfamily. It is a great business that the Watson’sand their team have built that fits hand-inglovewith Endries,” said Michael Knight,Endries President, and CEO. “This acquisitionstrengthens our presence in Florida, NorthCarolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas, andincreases our relationship with a key supplierof ours, PennEngineering®, whom we have incommon with AFI.”“We are thrilled to join forces with EndriesInternational as we look to build on our strongreputation for service excellence these past 40years,” said Hugh Watson, Founder and CEO ofAFI. “This partnership marks a new chapter forAFI, one that will enable us to grow nationwideand continue to provide exceptional value toour employees and customers well into thefuture. Together with Endries, we are poised tobring innovative solutions that will shape theindustry and drive long-term success.”Endries’ industry leading fulfillment solutionsand expertise complement AFI’s renownedcommitment to customer-centric programs andcustomer service. Together, Endries and AFIwill deliver enhanced value, drive growth, andreinforce a shared dedication to innovation,quality, and service excellence in the fastenerindustry.Endries is a leading distributor of fastenersand Class-C parts serving industrial OriginalEquipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and theIndustrial marketplace worldwide.From its headquarters in Brillion, WI andeleven U.S. and international distribution centers,Endries provides over 500,000 SKUs to itscustomer base. Endries operates primarily througha vendor managed inventory model, managingC-part categories for its customers across diverseindustrial end markets. Endries partners withcustomers through robust replenishment systemsthat provide products and support services, whichare critical to maintaining their manufacturingprocesses.Founded in 1984, Assembly Fasteners, Inc. isa leading distributor of fasteners and electronichardware, offering a comprehensive range ofproducts to meet diverse industry needs. With acommitment to quality and customer satisfaction,AFI provides solutions that ensure reliability andefficiency in various applications.For more information contact EndriesInternational by Tel: 920-756-5381, Fax: 920-756-3772 or visit them online at www.endries.com.