Endries International has acquired the business and assets of Blue Chip Engineered Products LLC (Blue Chip), a Kentucky-based provider of custom engineered fasteners, components, and value-added services. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Founded in 1984, Blue Chip specializes in custom industrial fasteners, metal stampings, and electronic hardware solutions for the automotive, medical devices, and lighting industries.

“This acquisition strengthens Endries’ position in key industrial and high-specification markets,” stated Endries CEO Dan Crociata. “Blue Chip’s legacy of customer-focused service models, combined with its custom engineered fasteners, complements our existing capabilities and enhances the value we deliver to customers.”

“Joining Endries marks an exciting new chapter for Blue Chip... By combining our expertise in engineered fasteners and custom components with Endries’ global scale and supply chain capabilities, we will expand our offerings, strengthen our ability to serve customers, and create new opportunities for growth,” added Blue Chip founder Ken Sanker.

Blue Chip will continue operating from its Erlanger, KY, location, with Sanker serving as GM overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business.

Founded in 1970, Brillion, WI-based Endries distributes 800,000 SKUs, including fasteners and related production components, through 26 distribution centers across North America and Europe.