Southern Fastening merges with Carlson Systems
Southern Fastening Systems and Carlson Systems announced the combination of two longtime leaders in fasteners, fastening systems and packaging.
The combination creates a new company uniquely positioned to serve the growing construction and industrial manufacturing markets, with an unparalleled ability to serve clients on a national basis with a local touch, according to a company statement announcing the merger.
The companies have very little overlap in geography, enabling Southern and Carlson to continue operating as separate divisions and retain their historic company names in the near term.
The combination joins Carlson Systems’ 60 branches and Southern Fastening Systems’ 76 branches, operating in 34 states and Mexico, under one company.
Southern Fastening Systems President Jim Whitley said, “Carlson Systems has a 67-year history of providing excellent service to both industrial and construction customers. This philosophy blends well with Southern’s dedication to the service and quality that Steve McKinney (SFS founder-deceased) so strongly believed in.”
“The Southern brand has long been admired and shares Carlson Systems values of service, quality, and integrity,” said Todd Carlson, CEO of Carlson Systems. “This combination is a fitting legacy to the McKinney family, the founders of Southern, and the Carlson family. We are very excited to join these two companies, and deliver increased value to our customers through the talents, products and services of both companies. Customers, suppliers and employees can expect no disruption to normal operations.”
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