Fastening and packaging distributor SouthernCarlson acquired Minnesota-based Air King Fastening Systems, Industrial Distribution reports.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Founded in 1995, Air King supplies screws, nails and staples, as well as nailers and industrial staplers.  Product lines include Duo-Fast, Bostitch, Max, Senco, Hitachi, Paslode, Grex, Cadex, Rolair, Grabber, Pam Fastening, Spenax, Quik Drive and Simpson Anchor products.  Web: airking.com

“The combined companies of Air King and SouthernCarlson will allow us to continue to deliver outstanding sales, service and product lines that meet our customers’ fastening requirements,” stated Air King president John Jones.

SouthernCarlson was formed in November 2014 when Carlson Systems, Southern Fastening and Kentec merged.  A year later SouthernCarlson was chosen as a DBA for the combined companies including Southern Fastening Systems, LLC; Carlson Systems, LLC; Carlson Systems Holdings, Inc.; Mid-Atlantic Fasteners, LLC; Western Tool Supply, Inc.; Kentec, Inc.; and Duo-Fast Carolinas, LLC.

SouthernCarlson has more than 900 employees that operate 140 locations to provide screws, anchors, bolts, nuts and washers, along with other products.  Web: southerncarlson.com