8/18/2014 10:37:00 PM
HEADLINES
SHORTTAKES: EFC, Hahn Systems, Liberty Fastener, MSC and SC Fastening Systems

Mary Becker is the new director of automotive sales for EFC International, vice president of sales & engineering Bill Eagan announced.

Becker has 20+ years’ experience in sales and business development in automotive, heavy truck, military, and industrial market segments.  She will be based at EFC’s Detroit facility and her role includes strategic development of new business opportunities, sales team leadership and existing automotive customer relationships.

CEO Matt Dudenhoeffer said adding Becker is “a sign of our continued growth, expansion and commitment to continue being a leading company in our industry.”  

EFC International supplies specialty engineered metal, plastic, cold-formed, spring steel stampings, electrical and assembled component parts to OEMs and distributors.  EFC has facilities in Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit and Phoenix and is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO 63146-4008. Tel: 314 434-2888 Web: efc-intl.com  

 

Hahn Systems opened a branch in Batavia, IL.  The Indianapolis construction and industrial tool supplier already had branches in Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky.

The Chicago-area branch will serve residential and commercial construction customers, plus pallet, crating and other wood-based manufacturers in Northern Illinois.

Mike Saulnier is branch manager.

“Hahn Systems is excited to be making this investment as part of our strategic growth plan and we look forward to building our presence in Illinois,” Hahn president Scott Brown said.

Founded in 1938, Hahn Systems supplies construction and industrial tools, including nails, staples, abrasives, adhesives and fasteners. 

In 2012 Hahn added lines of lumber, dry wall and other masonry supplies to its service offerings through the purchase of Southeastern Supply Company in 2012. 

In 2013 Hahn acquired pallet nail manufacturer ECS Fasteners – now Fuzion Fasteners. 

Hahn is headquartered at 6312 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203. Tel: 317 536-6746 Web: hahnsystems.com

 

Liberty Fastener is marking its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1974 by CEO Larry Scharringhausen, Liberty has grown to having 5,000 customers. Liberty stocks 35,000 items in a new state-of-the-art warehouse. The staff totals 200+ years of fastener experience.

Liberty serves the construction, automotive, aerospace, electrical components, defense, customer goods, medical equipment and heavy equipment industries.  

Shari Nickens is president; Steven Drake, sales executive; and Melissa Avila-Marquez, purchasing manager.

Liberty is located at 540 Meyer Rd., Bensenville, IL 60106. Tel: 847 750-9300 Web: libertyfastener.com

 

MSC Industrial Supply Co. appointed Kari Heerdt as the company’s Chief People Officer. 

Heerdt will be responsible for overseeing the company’s people strategy, including associate and community relations and HR. She will be based in Davidson, NC.

“A company’s people are its greatest assets, driving the culture and living the values of an organization, both of which are very important for a growing customer-focused business like MSC,” Heerdt stated.

Heerdt brings more than 20 years of HR experience.  

“The addition of Kari as our Chief People Officer marks a critical step for MSC as we continue to transform the company for the future,” said CEO Erik Gershwind.

Founded in 1941, MSC distributes 685,000 metalworking and MRO supplies – including fasteners – to 343,000 customers. MSC is headquartered at 75 Maxess Rd., Melville, NY 11747-3151. Tel: 516 812-2000 Web: mscdirect.com

 

SC Fastening Systems joined NetPlus Alliance, a buying and marketing group for industrial and contractor supplies distributors.

SC Fastening distributes fasteners, hardware and industrial supplies, and is based at 8531 S. Freeway Dr., Macedonia, OH 44056. Tel: 800 232-2659 Web: scfastening.com