Deal strengthens Fontana’s European and global footprint with KAMAX’s fastener manufacturing presence in Germany, Spain, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and China.
“Our fiscal 3Q results that exceeded expectations provide evidence that we are fundamentally doing more with less and taking the right steps,” said CEO Martina McIsaac.
New Senior VP of Commercial & Industrial Markets previously held executive positions at LGG Industrial, 2J Supply Company, and Grainger.
Founded in 1984, Blue Chip is a Kentucky-based provider of custom engineered fasteners, components, and value-added services.
Deal adds a manufacturer of engineered shims and specialty fasteners to Arcline’s aerospace and defense portfolio and further expands the capabilities of its Novaria Group platform.
The FIN Fastener Stock Index climbed 30% in the second quarter of 2026, besting a 13.7% gain by an index of related industrial stocks.
New factory equipped with automated machinery and production lines that provide greater capacity and shorter lead times, while improved testing enables more rigorous quality control.
New 44,385 sq ft distribution center in Grove City enables smarter operations and future growth.
The $2.85 million project will renovate the company’s Tyler facility and create 10 new full-time positions.
Melissa Patel of Field has been elected as the 2026-2027 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association.
The Gilchrist Foundation has extended the fastener scholarship application deadline until July 31.
In 1989, he founded Mac Fasteners in Ottawa, KS, which he sold to PennAero in 2014.
