Birmingham Fastener has acquired rubber gasket supplier Champion Sales and Manufacturing, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The deal enables Birmingham and its sister companies to expand product and service offering.

“With over 100 years of combined experience in the rubber gasket industry, the acquisition strengthens Birmingham Fastener’s waterworks product offering and manufacturing diversity, Birmingham stated. “Most importantly, it allows us to add teammates to our world-class staff.”

Magnolia, TX-based Champion manufactures mechanical joint, push-on and other gaskets for the waterworks industry. Web: ChampionGaskets.com

“Jerry Franey has always been someone I have looked up to in the waterworks industry,” stated Birmingham Fastener CEO Brad Tinney. “I am deeply humbled that his family chose Birmingham Fastener to continue the legacy he started in 1983. We both share a deep belief in domestic manufacturing”

Birmingham Fastener has been manufacturing and supplying waterworks fasteners for over forty years.

“Champion Manufacturing is well known for their experience in creating the highest quality, custom made gaskets,” added Tinney. “Champion’s technology and expertise will allow us to better support our customers as they seek custom gaskets made from specialty rubbers and elastomers that are manufactured to the tightest tolerances.”

Founded in 1980, Birmingham Fastener supplies fasteners for structural steel fabrication, transportation, utilities, OEMs, agriculture, construction and MROs. Web: BhamFast.com