5/14/2015
NEWS BRIEFS
Universal Supply Co. Acquires A&C Supply

Universal Supply Co. acquired A&C Supply from founder Fred Lindsay who, along with current employees, will join Universal Supply and launch the new Universal Fasteners brand.

“This is the perfect opportunity to expand our business and provide fasteners, compressors, safety equipment, scaffolds, ladders, sealants, adhesives, specialty tools, and repair services to the entire Universal Supply marketplace,” stated Lindsay.

Founded in 2003, A&C Supply distributes construction fasteners, tools and supplies, specializing in Simpson Quick Drive stainless steel screws, mechanical anchors, adhesives and HID-Fast Tools. The company is located at 111 Pulaski Ave., Riverside, NJ 08075. Tel: 609 764-4411 Fax 856 764-4469

“The formation of Universal Fasteners supports the US LBM strategy to diversify our specialty product categories and customer base,” stated Universal Supply president Jeff Umosella.

A subsidiary of US LBM Holdings, LLC, Universal Supply was founded in 1965 by Joseph Umosella, Jr. with one part-time employee, one pallet jack and a small building. Today, Universal Supply has over 248 employees and 13 locations that serve the markets of Southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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