ACQUISITION: Innovative Components Acquires US Knobs

Jason Sandefur

Innovative Components Inc. acquired the assets of its competitor, US Knobs of Decatur, IL, for an undisclosed sum.
“US Knobs had a distinct product line as well as some innovative technology, which will enable Innovative to further satisfy their customers needs,” the company stated.
The acquisition will expand Innovative’s plastic knob line by 16 knobs, as well as enhance their capabilities to manufacture CNC screw machined parts and quick release pins such as ring plungers, positive locking pins, and detent pins.
Innovative Components manufactures and distributes plastic clamping knobs, wire rope lanyard assemblies, latches and quick release pins and is located at 1050 National Pkwy., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Tel: 847 885-8050 Fax 847 885-9005 E-mail: sales@knobsource.com Web: knobsource.com \ �2008 FastenerNews.com