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72 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK J. LANFRANCO FASTENER SYSTEMS 600 Transcanada Hwy, Suite 750, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 4S2, Canada TEL 1-855-694-3250 EMAIL sales@jlanfranco.com WEB www.jlanfranco.com J. LANFRANCO FASTENER SYSTEMS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE As J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems Inc. (“Lanfranco”) concludes its 50th anniversary year in 2024, the company takes pride in its legacy of producing the highest quality locknuts for mission-critical applications since 1974. From its humble beginnings in France, Lanfranco has grown to establish partners and subsidiaries across global markets. The factory, now in its fourth iteration, boasts state-of-the-art equipment supported by an expanding quality lab. Operating in North America since 1996, Lanfranco further expanded in 2019 with the addition of a U.S. subsidiary to strengthen its domestic stock. In response to the increasing demand for high-performance imperial locknuts, Lanfranco has launched a new line of imperial heavy hex full-height all-metal locknuts, available BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE from stock in both Canada and the U.S. The THU line of locknuts is designed for high reusability and exceeds ASME B18.16.6 standards. These locknuts are engineered to avoid damaging bolt threads and can spin on freely to 90% of the nut’s height, making them ideal for high-speed installations using impact tools. They are widely used in industries such as railroads, mining, processing, compression, and defense. The THU locknuts are readily available for shipment from stock in sizes ranging from 3/4” to 1-1/2” Gr.C. As Lanfranco looks to expand its distribution network in the U.S., the company is prepared to support new distributors with high-quality, fully traceable parts from stock as well as custom fabrication. J. LANFRANCO 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 CARL SPACKMAN ELECTED PAC-WEST PRESIDENT by Amy Nijjar Carl Spackman of Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. (Phoenix, Arizona) was elected to serve as President of the Pacific-West Fastener Association at a recent meeting of the Pac-West Board of Directors. Mallory Nichols of Advance Components (Carrollton, Texas) was elected as the association’s Vice President, and Ryan McCaffrey of Pacific Coast Bolt (Santa Fe Springs, California) was elected again as Secretary/Treasurer. Hans Fuller of Fuller Metric (Surrey, British Columbia) will serve as 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 to ASSOCIATION ARTICLE serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors. Other members of the Pac-West Board are Joe Cenk of H.W. Eckhardt (Huntington Beach, California), Aaron Jones of Star Stainless Screw (Kent, Washington), TJ McFarland of Brikksen (Houston, Texas), Alfonso Ramirez of Southwest Fastener (Phoenix, Arizona), and Patty Trautmann of Beawest Fasteners (Kent, Washington). Thank you to retiring Board members George Martinez of Brighton Best International (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 online at www.pac-west.org. PACIFIC-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 73 The NEFCO Corporation, a leading valueadded specialty supply partner serving the professional construction trades, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Total Tool Supply (Total Tool), based in St. Paul, MN. This is NEFCO’s largest acquisition to date and marks its tenth acquisition since 2022 and fourth in 2024. Total Tool has 325 employees and operates 16 locations across eight states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. With the addition of Total Tool’s 14 branch locations and two distribution centers, NEFCO now expands its reach to 59 locations across 28 states, enhancing its ability to provide next day jobsite delivery to contractors nationwide. This acquisition underscores NEFCO’s commitment to being the single best partner for contractors whenever and wherever they build. Matthew Gelles, NEFCO’s President & CEO, expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Total Tool: “We are incredibly grateful to Andy Jordan for choosing NEFCO as the partner-ofchoice for Total Tool. We’re excited to partner with such a respected company, known for its talent, integrity, commitment to customer service, and family-oriented culture. Total Tool’s focus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractors, as well as tools, safety, and contractor supplies, aligns seamlessly with NEFCO. We’re looking forward to bringing our SHARP® expertise, extensive product offerings, and value-added prefabrication and engineering services to Total Tool’s customers.” Matthew further emphasized the strategic significance of the acquisition: “Three years ago, NEFCO celebrated its 40th anniversary by setting a bold Vision to serve contractors at every jobsite across America. At that time, we were active in only about 25% of the U.S. construction market, with 13 locations along the eastern seaboard. Today, thanks in-part to the acquisition of Total Tool, we have locations in over 60% of the construction market nationwide, with nearly 60 locations across 28 states.” Matthew went on to add, “while we’ve made tremendous strides, we still believe we are just beginning our journey of growth at NEFCO.” Andy Jordan, President of Total Tool, shared his excitement about the partnership: “After nearly 48 years, Total Tool is excited to start this next chapter with NEFCO. Throughout Total Tool’s history, our customers, employees, and vendors have always been at the heart of every decision we make, and this partnership is no exception. By uniting with NEFCO, we’re creating opportunities for overall growth and advancement for our employees and expanding our footprint, products, and services to better serve our customers.” NEFCO is a family-operated value-added specialty construction supply company providing a broad range of products and services to a large variety of professional contractors, with 59 locations throughout the United States. For more information, contact NEFCO Corporation by at Tel: 1-800-969-0285, Email: Inquiries@ nefcocorp.com or online at www.gonefco.com.