ATF Inc. named Shannon Leonard industrial sales manager.  Leonard will focus on expansion in the industrial market through distributors and OEM customers.
Founded in 1946 as a supplier of WWII surplus military fasteners, ATF has grown into a global manufacturer of engineered fasteners, assemblies, cold formed specials and formed & stamped parts. ATF has facilities in Illinois, Michigan, Arizona, Japan and Mexico and is headquartered at 3550 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712. Tel: 847 677-1300 Email: quoting@atf-inc.com Web: atf-inc.com

EFC International announced implementation of their globalization strategy with the opening of offices and warehouses in China, South Korea, and Germany.
“EFC’s physical presence in these countries enhances our relations, providing local support and value by offering a simpler, more cost-efficient way to manage the supply chain,” stated Guenter Retkowski, VP of international sales.
EFC called its recent international growth “robust.”
“EFC’s focus on key attributes of Expert People, Engineering, Quality, Connections, Logistics and Local Support, Global Presence will be the driving force for the future,” added CEO Matt Dudenhoeffer.
Founded in 1983, EFC distributes engineered fasteners to the OEM and distribution markets. EFC has facilities in Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, Ontario, Mexico and China and is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. Tel: 314 439-4374 Web: efc-intl.com

Fasteners Plus International moved from Glenview, IL, to nearby Mokena.
The Chicago-area fastener distributor said it moved to “expand… business and to support the south Chicago suburbs with their fastener requirements.”
The larger facility will provide a range of industrial and commercial fasteners to the automotive, marine, and construction industries.
Owned by Trevor Olsen, Fasteners Plus International is an exclusive North American distributor for Hard Lock self-locking nuts. The company also distributes anchors, bolts, nuts, screws and other fasteners in standard, metric and custom sizes, and is headquartered at 9658 W. 196th St., Mokena, IL 60448. Tel: 708 479-5558 Email: info@fastenersplusintl.com Web: fastenersplusintl.com

Torque tool manufacturer Mountz, Inc. was named one of the Top Workplaces in the Bay Area for a fourth consecutive year by the Bay Area News Group.
“We are excited to be selected a top workplace in the Silicon Valley for the fourth consecutive year,” stated CEO Brad Mountz. “I am proud of our engaged and happy employees who take wonderful care of our customers.”
The group ranked San Jose, CA-based Mountz as one of the top small businesses to work for in the Bay Area on its annual list from 2014-2017. The list is published in Bay Area News Group publications—including the San Jose Mercury News, the Santa Cruz Sentinel, the Oakland Tribune, and the Contra Costa Times.
The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback through a survey conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP. Employees rated their satisfaction with company leadership, workplace culture, compensation, training, career development, values and ethics.
Founded in 1965, Mountz provides torque tool solutions and metric fasteners to the aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, medical and packaging industries.
Mountz features two other product divisions – Mr. Metric and MountzPro – and is headquartered at 1080 N. 11th St., San Jose, CA 95112. Tel: 888 925-2763 Email: sales@mountztorque. com Web: mountztorque.com

Rich Megliola is the new president of Vertex Distribution.
Megliola started in fasteners as an inside sales rep for Reynolds Fasteners Inc. and rose to VP of sales & operations. He was named president of Reynolds’ Atlas Screw & Specialty Corporation after it was acquired by Heads & Threads International LLC.
Megliola also held leadership roles at Stelfast Inc. and Titan Fastener Products Inc. and was director of North American sales for Acument Global Technology / Fontana America.  Megliola is a board member of the National Fastener Distributors Association.
Vertex traces its founding to 1881 as Pawtucket Manufacturing Company in Rhode Island. The Vertex name was adopted in 2003. Vertex is a master distributor of stainless steel and corrosion resistant products including inch and metric fasteners and alloy fasteners, blind rivets, hose clamps and security secret. Vertex lists locations in eight states and is headquartered at 523 Pleasant St., Bldg. 10, Atteboro, MA 02705. Tel: 508 431-1120 Email: sales@vertexdistribution.com Web: VertexDistribution.com
Vertex was acquired by Houston Wire & Cable Company in 2016. HWC is a Houston-based master distributor of electrical wire, cable and related services. Web: houwire.com

Wrentham Tool Group named Gerold Ross as new international sales rep for Europe, president Tim Cash announced.
Ross holds and engineering degree. His 44-year career includes Fastcon Engineering Service, Acument Global Technologies, Textron Fastening Systems and Huck International.
Founded in 1948, Wrentham is a recess header tool manufacturer providing tooling and gage technology.
WTG is located at 155 Farm St., Bellingham, MA 02019. Tel: 508 966-2332 Web: WrenthamTool.com