AFC Industries acquired Master Distribution, a distributor of channel and pipe fittings as well as related fasteners and accessories such as nuts, clamps, screws, washers, bolts, brackets and post bases.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Brunswick, OH-based Master maintains a large stock of steel, 304 stainless, 316 stainless, aluminum, zinc plated, hot dipped galvanized, electro galvanized, painted, and powder coated, for commercial, industrial, infrastructure, utility and energy end markets.  Web: MasterD.us

“The acquisition of Master extends the boundaries of our core business by adding a robust line of adjacent products,” stated AFC CEO Kevin Godin.  “We are excited to apply our institutional experience and expertise to fuel growth at Master.”

The deal is the 11th acquisition for AFC since being acquired by Incline Equity Partners in 2015.  In January AFC acquired The Chess Group, a distributor of metallic components for OEMs.

Fairfield, OH-headquartered AFC provides supply chain management of fastening and other assembly components. Customers’ industries include automotive, defense, fluid-handling, food equipment, lighting, medical, transportation and solar energy. Web: AFCind.com

AFC was acquired in 2015 by Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm.  Web: InclineEquity.com