Endries International Acquires Ohio's Branam Fastening Systems

Brillion, WI-based Endries has acquired fellow fastener distributor Branam Fastening Systems, which stocks more than 10,000 general fastener items at its headquarters outside of Cleveland.

BRILLION, WI — Endries International announced Monday that it has acquired Branam Fastening Systems Inc.

Branam Fastening Systems, which was founded in 1986 by Terry Delia in Cleveland, OH, is a provider of fasteners to the original equipment manufacturing and distribution markets. In addition to stocking over 10,000 unique general fastener items, Branam has a market expertise in the stud welding product category. Operating under ISO:9001 accreditation, Branam currently provides quality products and services to customers throughout the U.S.

Endries is a distributor of fasteners and Class-C parts serving industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) worldwide. From its headquarters in Brillion, WI and eight U.S. and international distribution centers, Endries provides over 500,000 SKUs to its customer base. Endries operates primarily through a vendor managed inventory model, managing C-part categories for its customers across diverse industrial end markets. Endries partners with OEM customers through robust replenishment systems that provide products and support services which are critical to maintaining the manufacturing process.

“In Branam Fastening Systems we found a philosophy and approach that is aligned with what is core to Endries," said Endries president Steve Endries. "In addition, we are thrilled with the team of associates that Branam has assembled. Together, we look forward to building upon the foundation that has been established."

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