Nord-Lock Group has agreed to acquire UK-based specialty bolting supplier Bolt & Nut Manufacturing Ltd.

The deal combines specialty bolting, Nord-Lock washers, Superbolt mechanical tensioners and Boltight hydraulic tensioners.

Mike Smith will continue to manage Bolt & Nut under Nord-Lock Group’s ownership.

Founded in 2008, Wolverhampton, UK-based Bolt & Nut manufactures specialty bolts and non-standard fasteners for the oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, nuclear, and defense industries.

“Specialty bolting serves several industries key to Nord-Lock Group where we see long-term growth prospects underpinned by global mega trends,” stated Nord-Lock CEO Daniel Westberg. 

The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026.

In connection with the acquisition of Bolt and Nut, Nord-Lock is also acquiring the remaining 25% of the shares in Energy Bolting Ltd., which it bought control of in 2025.

Founded in 1982, the Nord-Lock Group is based in Malmo, Sweden, and has subsidiaries in the UK, the U.S. in Carnegie, PA; and Asia. Nord-Lock is owned by Investment AB Latour.