Tonawanda, NY, March 8, 2016 – 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.

Since its inception in 2004, Sherex Taiwan, led by Dr. Alex Hsaio, has provided high quality products, industry leading new product development, as well as full manufacturing capabilities for Sherex’s key product lines of standard rivet nut inserts, custom engineered rivet nut and stud inserts, and clinch nuts. 

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