Generational Equity Advises Action Fastenings in Sale to Private Investor

By Generational Equity

12/31/2020

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Action Fastenings, Inc. to a Private Investor. The acquisition closed December 18, 2020 and details were not disclosed. 

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Action Fastenings was founded in 1989 and is a leading distributor of specialty tools and fasteners for the commercial construction industry. With an emphasis on providing exceptional customer service, industry expertise, and a wide and growing product offering, the Company is recognized as a leader in supplying specialty tools and fasteners in the Minnesota marketplace.

The Company focuses on providing the following products: Fasteners, nuts/bolts/hardware/screws, anchoring/direct fastening products, power tools & accessories, cutting products, construction consumables, firestop/foam/adhesives/tapes, and safety & fall protection products. The Company has over 60 leading suppliers of these products, making it one of the largest distributors of these items in its market. 

Generational Equity Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss and his team, led by Senior M&A Advisor, Andrew Byrd, successfully closed the transaction. Senior Managing Director Brian Hendershot established the initial relationship with Action Fastenings.

“The new ownership of Action Fastenings is a perfect match,” said Byrd. “Both parties have bright futures, and I am delighted we were able to be a part of making their transaction a success.” 


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading, award winning, full-service M&A advisory firm. With more than 350 professionals located throughout 16 offices in North America, the company helps business owners release their business’ wealth by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. The Generational suite of advisory services includes strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A services, digital services, and wealth management.

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