Nationwide Industries (“Nationwide”), a Harbour Group company, has acquired Weldon Industries, Inc. (“Weldon”), Jeff Fox, Harbour Group’s chairman and chief executive, announced today. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Weldon is a specialty supplier of hardware and components to the fence, gate, window and door, patio, mailbox and sign industries from facilities in Florida and Utah. The company is well recognized for strength in product quality and innovation, customer service and value. The company was founded by Mark Weldon, and is headquartered in Tampa.
Mr. Fox commented, “The combination of Weldon and Nationwide brings two industry leading suppliers together to better serve our customers. Weldon’s reputation in the industry, product offering, and its attention to customer service makes for a great fit with Nationwide. In bringing these businesses together, we are enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead for our customers, suppliers and employees. Mark has built a great business with a focus on customer service, and we look forward to expanding on that foundation.”
“This transaction combines the strengths of these two great businesses to serve our customers, and create opportunities for all of our employees and suppliers” said Mr. Weldon. “I want to thank everyone involved in building the company.” Mr. Weldon will assist in the transition of the business while pursuing interests in other opportunities unrelated to the industry.
“We are excited about the combination of Weldon with our company,” said Christopher Kliefoth, CEO and President of Nationwide. “In partnership with Harbour Group’s operational resources, we look forward to providing access to an unequaled product offering, supported by industry leading customer service and a customer centric team of employees.“
About Nationwide Industries
NWI is a leading supplier of specialty hardware to OEMs, distributors and installers in the fence and gate, railing and patio markets. The company’s brands include Nationwide and Ultra-Tec. The company’s products include hinges, latches, locks, rollers, railing post mounts and cable railing infill. The products are used in vinyl, ornamental, specialty, wood, cable and chain link fence applications. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Fla.
About Harbour Group
Harbour Group is a privately owned, operations focused company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Harbour Group’s companies are engaged in manufacturing and distribution across diverse industries including fence and gate hardware systems, interior wallcoverings and fabrics, LED lighting, flow control, scientific products and lab ware, thermal management solutions, flow and energy measurement, boiler systems, professional diagnostic and repair tools, niche distribution, and auxiliary plastic processing equipment. Since its founding in 1976, Harbour Group has acquired 201 companies in 43 different industries.
