Great Lakes Fasteners Group has acquired Superior Components Supply, Inc. (SCS) located in Concord, NC. The deal marks “a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans to serve manufacturers headquartered throughout the greater Midwest and Atlantic regions.”

Founded in 2014 by Chuck and Donna Gerlach, SCS supplies manufacturers with a range of inch, metric, and special fasteners, along with kitting services and managed inventory programs. Superior has an inventory of truck and trailer products, including hinges, handles, latches, and custom fasteners to install the accessories.

In addition, Superior sells the complete POLAR® Hardware product line, making SCS a leading area supplier for truck and trailer OEMs, outfitters, and repairers nationwide. Web: scsinconline.com

“We worked very hard to build this business and when we met Great Lakes it just felt right,” stated Chuck Gerlach. “Superior now has the platform and resources to accelerate our growth and expand our products and services.”

SCS will integrate into the fastener distribution group led by Kevin Weidinger, owner of the portfolio. This group includes Great Lakes Fasteners, Nut & Bolt Fastening Solutions, Lakeshore Fastener, Hodges Fastener Corporation, and Connection Service Company, which was acquired in July 2023.

Headquartered in Twinsburg, OH, the group operates distribution and manufacturing centers in Ohio, Michigan, New York, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

“Expanding our distribution capabilities into the Atlantic region and southern states has been a strategic priority for our team over the past several years,” stated Weidinger, President of the Great Lakes Fasteners Group. “We found the ideal partner in Superior Components Supply, a company with an incredible reputation for its quality products, responsive service, and loyal customer base.”

Great Lakes Fasteners Group is a comprehensive fastener distribution and manufacturing company, offering clients a wide portfolio of standard, metric, and made-to-print fasteners, packaging services, and innovative inventory solutions. The group adheres to a stringent quality management system, certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards. Web: glfus.com