wiredinUSA May 2013

Elgin secures Vegas Fastener

Elgin Fastener Group (EFG) has completed its acquisition of Vegas Fastener Manufacturing of Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 1998, Vegas Fastener Manufacturing operates a range of forging presses, computer-controlled turning centers, vertical CNC mills, and CNC bar feeders. Jeff Liter, EFG CEO, said: “The acquisition of Vegas Fastener Manufacturing represents a major advancement in EFG’s goal to become the premier North American supplier of specialty fasteners. The experience and reputation that Vegas Fastener has developed in the production of high quality fasteners from exotic materials, for some of the most demanding applications in our industry, takes us to a new level of supplier recognition in the specialty fastener market.” Elgin Fastener Group now comprises nine domestic specialty fastener manufacturers: Ohio Rod Products, Leland Powell Fasteners, Chandler Products, Silo Fasteners, Landreth Fastener, Quality Bolt and Screw, Northern Wire, Telefast Industries, and Vegas Fastener Manufacturing, as well as the metal finishing company, Best Metal Finishing.

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