New York-based Fastening Solutions Acquires California's DISC-LOCK

El Segundo, CA-based DISC-LOCK specializes in wedge-lock technology and the design and manufacturing vibration-proof fastening systems.

TONAWANDA, NY — Sherex Fastening Solutions, a supplier of engineered fasteners, tooling and automation has announced the acquisition of El Segundo, CA-based DISC-LOCK, Inc. effective March 1. DISC-LOCK is an originator of wedge-lock technology and a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of secure and durable vibration proof fastening systems.

“With over 35 years of successful applications history and highly patented technology, DISC-LOCK innovations solve one of the world’s most challenging fastening problems of vibrational loosening. The combination of each company’s strengths will deliver a broader range of engineered solutions while providing the lowest total installed cost to our customers,” said James Pickren, CEO of Sherex.

Sherex has locations in the USA, Mexico, and Taiwan.

“This is a great step forward in the next stage of growth for DISC-LOCK. I am very excited to be a part of the broader Sherex organization,” said Greg White, Vice President of DISC-LOCK.

Over the next several months, DISC-LOCK operations and business processes will transition to Sherex headquarters in Tonawanda, NY. DISC-LOCK, Inc. will conduct business as DISC-LOCK, LLC, moving forward.

“The DISC-LOCK acquisition creates tremendous value for both existing and new customers. The combined company is able to offer a broad range of technologies and fastening solutions, increased applications and technical sales coverage, and potential supply chain consolidaton”, said Adam Pratt President of Sherex, “we are excited to integrate the two companies in the coming months, and look forward to a strong future.” 

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