3/14/2016
HEADLINES
ACQUISITION: Sherex Fastening Solutions Acquires Disc-Lock
Sherex Fastening Solutions acquired Disc-Lock, Inc., effective March 1, 2016, Sherex president Adam Pratt announced in a letter to customers. Disc-Lock will conduct business as Disc-Lock, LLC.
“For customers new to Sherex, the Disc-Lock acquisition offers great opportunity, with the combined company offering a broader range of technologies and fastening solutions, increased applications and sales coverage, and potential supply chain consolidation,” Pratt stated.
Disc-Lock was founded in the early 1980s when Alistair McKinlay invested in Disc-Lock Corp., based in Los Angeles. He became the sole owner and president of the company in 1982. In 1988, McKinlay established Disc-Lock Europe, followed by Disc-Lock Asia four years later.
Culver City, CA-based Disc-Lock manufactures safety fastening solutions for transportation, industry and the military including trucks, trailers, buses and wind turbines and towers. Web: disc-lock.com
Sherex Fastening Solutions manufactures for automotive, aerospace, defense, agriculture, construction, industrial and heavy truck markets. Sherex is headquartered at 400 Riverwalk Pkwy. Suite 600, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Tel: 866 474-3739 Web: Sherex.com
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