SUMMER 2016

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Advance Components
is now a master-stocking
distributor for A1 Fasteners &
Components. A1 Fasteners
manufactures high quality
fasteners including the
versatile Duplex Screw, which
Advance will exclusively stock
for our customers.
The Duplex Screw is a
revolutionary reusable screw
that saves time and money.
The double-headed screw has
a bright orange hex top, which
makes it easy to find and
install. It is also removable for
temporary builds or projects
that require disassembly and
it saves money by avoiding
potential injuries and damage
caused by traditional methods.
The Duplex Screw is available
in multiple sizes ranging from
1-1/4 to 2-3/4 and in 5 lb.,
25 lb. and 50 lb. boxes.
“We are so pleased to carry
the A1 Duplex Screw which has
outperformed other screws
in speed trials by more than
25 percent,” said Advance
President Gary Cravens.
“With A1 Fasteners’
reputation for quality
manufacturing and Advance’s
commitment to stocking
inventory and providing
excellent customer service,
we believe this partnership
will be a great benefit for our
clients and customers.”
For more information
contact Advance Components
by phone at 1-800-275-
7772, by email to: sales@
advancecomponents.com
or visit the website at www.
advancecomponents.com.
Sherex Fastening Solutions,
a global leader of engineered
fasteners, tooling and automation is
pleased to announce the acquisition
of DISC-LOCK, Inc. effective March 1,
2016. 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.
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. “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.
For additional information on
any of the Sherex brand fasteners,
tools, and automation please contact
Sherex at 1-866-474-3739 or visit
our website at www.sherex.com.