LIVONIA, MI, September 3, 2019 – General Fasteners Company (GFC), a full-service distributor of fasteners and assembly components for manufacturers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Clarke as President of General Fasteners Company and General Fasteners de México.

Ian comes to GFC with over 35 years of success in the fastener distribution and manufacturing industries. His impressive credentials align with GFC’s Board of Directors’ objective of creating a culture of growth based on superior customer service and operational excellence.

“We are very excited to have someone with Ian’s impressive background join the GFC team,” said John Kovatch, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at General Fasteners. “We look forward to the influence of his proven leadership to help guide us successfully into the future.”

Ian Clarke’s past positions include President and CEO at Optimas OE Solutions, Executive Vice President at Anixter Fasteners, and Managing Director at Caparo Atlas Fastenings in the UK.

About General Fasteners Company
General Fasteners Company (GFC) is a privately owned full-service distributor of fasteners and assembly components for manufacturers. For over 65 years, GFC has provided exceptional products, ISO-certified quality assurance, A2LA-accredited engineering and inventory management solutions. Customers are serviced in the automotive, heavy truck, industrial, medical and military markets. GFC’s Corporate Office is located in Livonia, Michigan, Engineering & Testing Center in Madison Heights, Michigan and twelve regional Distribution Centers are throughout the United States and Mexico. For more information, visit www.genfast.com, inquire by email, or call 800-945-2658.