S.W. Anderson Company, a specialty and class C component distributor, has acquired OEM Fastening Systems, a specialty fastener distributor in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
"We're excited to welcome the OEM Fastening Systems employees to the S.W. Anderson family" stated Jim Degnan, president of S.W. Anderson. "OEM's reputation in the southeast U.S. as a customer-focused product expert aligns closely with S.W. Anderson's value proposition. We look forward to working with our new team members to extend our products and services to OEM’s customer base. "
Tom Smith, president and owner of OEM Fastening Systems, said "combining our reputation for excellent products and services with S.W. Anderson's manufacturer relationships and knowledge base will give OEM customers a powerful partner — one with local, personalized service, and high-tech products from international manufacturers.”
OEM Fastening Systems was started in 1969 as a specialty fastener distributor. OEM assists design and manufacturing engineers in the automotive, appliance, outdoor power equipment, and other markets with fasteners, tooling, and tooling repairs.
Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, S.W. Anderson Company supplies specialty and standard fasteners, hardware, slides, and manufacturing components for the industrial manufacturing market. The company provides services to tier manufacturers and OEMs in automotive, commercial vehicle, consumer goods, aerospace, and food & beverage industries, amongst others and has seven sales offices/distribution centers with over 35 technical sales professionals throughout the US.