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IOLA, Kansas , June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Sullo, President of Tramec, LLC, announced the acquisition of LRG Fastener Corporation (Continental-Aero), headquartered in Harrison , New Jersey. The new legal entity, Tramec Continental-Aero, LLC, will be fully integrated into Tramec, LLC. Continental-Aero, a stocking master distributor of nylon insert locknuts, all-metal locknuts and finished hex nuts will continue to focus on supplying the North American distributor market. Founded in 1948, Continental-Aero maintains stocking warehouses in Alsip, Illinois ; Arlington, Texas ; Chino, California ; and Harrison, New Jersey ; and maintains a sales office in Niles, Illinois . Continental-Aero is best known for its distinguishable press-closed nylon lock nuts and its trademarked Royal Purple Tork Lok™ nylon insert.
Mr. Sullo commented, "The addition of Continental-Aero expands Tramec's product portfolio and enhances our presence in the fastener distribution marketplace. Continental-Aero provides an exceptional level of customer service and expertise in supplying both general-line fastener and vendor-managed inventory (VMI ) distributors."
"Furthermore," added Sullo, "Continental-Aero is an excellent strategic fit with our Fastener Services business located in Carpentersville, Illinois , which is managed by Chelly Gomez . Bill Giddins and Kelly Wiechen will continue in their existing management roles at Continental-Aero reporting to me."
Bill Giddins , Continental-Aero Senior Executive, stated, "Our management, sales' and operations' teams look forward to providing service excellence to Tramec and Continental-Aero customers with the increased capabilities of our combined product portfolio. The integration of Continental-Aero and Tramec's Fastener Services division, Tramec Continental-Aero, LLC, will continue to do business as Continental-Aero under the leadership of myself, Wiechen and Gomez."
Tramec, LLC was formed in May 2008 with the merger of Tramec Corporation, a family owned business founded in 1980 servicing the heavy-duty tractor and trailer markets, located in Iola, Kansas , and MacLean Crewson of Buffalo, New York. Tramec, LLC supplies a diverse range of highly engineered components to the heavy-duty tractor and trailer markets (both OEM and aftermarket sales), along with the general industrial fastener market. The company's product portfolio includes: automatic brake adjusters, air brake connectors and hose assemblies, pressure release valves, electrical connectors and components, specialty fasteners and a diverse range of truck and trailer components.
For more information, contact Gary E. Sullo at [email protected] or 847-455-5920. Visit www.tramec.com.
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