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72THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINKJ. LANFRANCO FASTENER SYSTEMS600 Transcanada Hwy, Suite 750, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 4S2, CanadaTEL 1-855-694-3250 EMAIL sales@jlanfranco.com WEB www.jlanfranco.comJ. LANFRANCO FASTENER SYSTEMS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCEAs J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems Inc.(“Lanfranco”) concludes its 50th anniversary yearin 2024, the company takes pride in its legacyof producing the highest quality locknutsfor mission-critical applications since1974. From its humble beginningsin France, Lanfranco has grown toestablish partners and subsidiariesacross global markets. The factory,now in its fourth iteration, boastsstate-of-the-art equipment supported by anexpanding quality lab.Operating in North America since 1996,Lanfranco further expanded in 2019 with the additionof a U.S. subsidiary to strengthen its domestic stock. Inresponse to the increasing demand for high-performanceimperial locknuts, Lanfranco has launched a new line ofimperial heavy hex full-height all-metal locknuts, availableBUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLEfrom stock in both Canada and the U.S.The THU line of locknuts is designedfor high reusability and exceeds ASMEB18.16.6 standards. These locknutsare engineered to avoid damagingbolt threads and can spin onfreely to 90% of the nut’s height,making them ideal for high-speedinstallations using impact tools.They are widely used in industriessuch as railroads, mining, processing,compression, and defense.The THU locknuts are readily available forshipment from stock in sizes ranging from 3/4” to1-1/2” Gr.C. As Lanfranco looks to expand its distributionnetwork in the U.S., the company is prepared to supportnew distributors with high-quality, fully traceable partsfrom stock as well as custom fabrication.J. LANFRANCOPACIFIC-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION3020 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.orgCARL SPACKMAN ELECTED PAC-WEST PRESIDENT by Amy NijjarCarl Spackman of Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.(Phoenix, Arizona) was elected to serve as President ofthe Pacific-West Fastener Association at arecent meeting of the Pac-West Board ofDirectors.Mallory Nichols of Advance Components(Carrollton, Texas) was elected as theassociation’s Vice President, and RyanMcCaffrey of Pacific Coast Bolt (Santa FeSprings, California) was elected again asSecretary/Treasurer. Hans Fuller of FullerMetric (Surrey, British Columbia) will serveas Immediate Past President.Michael Chen of S. W. Anderson Co.(Anaheim, California), Ryan Kuss of Parker Fasteners(Buckeye, Arizona), and Ryan Shannon of Nylok (Anaheim,California) were elected by the Pac-West membership toASSOCIATION ARTICLEserve three-year terms on the Board of Directors.Other members of the Pac-West Board are JoeCenk of H.W. Eckhardt (Huntington Beach,California), Aaron Jones of Star StainlessScrew (Kent, Washington), TJ McFarland ofBrikksen (Houston, Texas), Alfonso Ramirezof Southwest Fastener (Phoenix, Arizona),and Patty Trautmann of Beawest Fasteners(Kent, Washington).Thank you to retiring Board membersGeorge Martinez of Brighton BestInternational (Santa Fe Springs, California),Clay Weaver of Industrial Threaded Products(Brea, California), and Michael Yandoli of M& M Fasteners Supply (Valencia, California).For more information about Pac-West, visit them onlineat www.pac-west.org.PACIFIC-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 73The NEFCO Corporation, a leading valueaddedspecialty supply partner serving theprofessional construction trades, is thrilled toannounce its acquisition of Total Tool Supply(Total Tool), based in St. Paul, MN. This isNEFCO’s largest acquisition to date and marksits tenth acquisition since 2022 and fourthin 2024. Total Tool has 325 employees andoperates 16 locations across eight states,including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas,Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Nebraska, andColorado.With the addition of Total Tool’s 14 branchlocations and two distribution centers, NEFCOnow expands its reach to 59 locations across 28states, enhancing its ability to provide next dayjobsite delivery to contractors nationwide. Thisacquisition underscores NEFCO’s commitmentto being the single best partner for contractorswhenever and wherever they build.Matthew Gelles, NEFCO’s President & CEO,expressed enthusiasm about joining forces withTotal Tool: “We are incredibly grateful to AndyJordan for choosing NEFCO as the partner-ofchoicefor Total Tool. We’re excited to partnerwith such a respected company, known forits talent, integrity, commitment to customerservice, and family-oriented culture. Total Tool’sfocus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing(MEP) contractors, as well as tools, safety,and contractor supplies, aligns seamlessly withNEFCO. We’re looking forward to bringing ourSHARP® expertise, extensive product offerings,and value-added prefabrication and engineeringservices to Total Tool’s customers.”Matthew further emphasized the strategicsignificance of the acquisition: “Three yearsago, NEFCO celebrated its 40th anniversaryby setting a bold Vision to serve contractorsat every jobsite across America. At that time,we were active in only about 25% of the U.S.construction market, with 13 locations along theeastern seaboard. Today, thanks in-part to theacquisition of Total Tool, we have locations inover 60% of the construction market nationwide,with nearly 60 locations across 28 states.”Matthew went on to add, “while we’ve madetremendous strides, we still believe we are justbeginning our journey of growth at NEFCO.”Andy Jordan, President of Total Tool, shared hisexcitement about the partnership: “After nearly 48years, Total Tool is excited to start this next chapterwith NEFCO. Throughout Total Tool’s history, ourcustomers, employees, and vendors have alwaysbeen at the heart of every decision we make, andthis partnership is no exception. By uniting withNEFCO, we’re creating opportunities for overallgrowth and advancement for our employees andexpanding our footprint, products, and services tobetter serve our customers.”NEFCO is a family-operated value-added specialtyconstruction supply company providing a broadrange of products and services to a large varietyof professional contractors, with 59 locationsthroughout the United States.For more information, contact NEFCO Corporationby at Tel: 1-800-969-0285, Email: Inquiries@nefcocorp.com or online at www.gonefco.com.