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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 pressclosed 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 vendormanaged 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.”