The BECK Fastener Group Expands Portfolio

The BECK Fastener Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Solon, Ohio, based ET&F Fastening Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of fastening systems used by contractors for applications involving fastening interior and exterior building materials to light gauge steel.

Pneumatic tool and fastener systems from ET&F Fastening are engineered specifically for fastening to steel. Speed is also an important factor. ET&F's Model 510 pneumatic steel framing tool can drive collated fasteners at a rate three to five times faster than traditional screw guns, saving contractors significant time and money. This pairs well with the SCRAIL fasteners which can be driven far faster than bulk screws, and even surpass the installation speed of ordinary collated screws.

All ET&F pins are made from high carbon heat-treated steel and have ballistic points to penetrate the hardest substrates. Many pins have knurled shanks to maximize holding strength in cold formed steel as thin as 20 gauge. Similar to products from the BECK Fastener Group, ET&F collated pins are designed for maximum installation speed.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary, the entire product line of ET&F Fastening will also become available through FASCO America, the U.S. master distributor for products manufactured by The BECK Fastener Group.