IS Group Acquires Specialty Fasteners

Devon, UK-based Specialty Fasteners and Components (SFC), which has been a supplier to industry with engineered solutions to fastening problems since 1991, as both a manufacturer and distributor, has been acquired by the IS Group, distribution specialist offering technical support, extensive stock and value added services within the aerospace, military, motorsport, medical and energy markets. A company announcement said that SFC would continue to operate independently from its existing premises in Totnes, Devon. A communique from IS Group managing director stated: "We would like to provide customers with assurances that we will be working closely with the SFC team in the support of customers and key partners to ensure that high levels of customer service and support are maintained."