DSG Acquires American Fasteners to Grow South Florida MRO

Key Takeaways: 

• Distribution Solutions Group has acquired American Fasteners Corp., a Miami-based industrial distributor with $39 million in annual revenue and more than 11,000 customers, expanding DSG’s maintenance, repair, and operations business across South Florida.
• American Fasteners brings three South Florida locations, a broad catalog of fasteners, power tools and construction supplies, and status as the region’s largest Milwaukee Tool dealer to DSG’s Lawson Products operation.
• The deal deepens DSG’s reach into Latin American and Caribbean export markets and positions its combined platform, which serves roughly 220,000 customers, to pair local service with national scale.

Distribution Solutions Group has acquired American Fasteners Corp., a South Florida industrial distributor founded in 1981. The deal adds three Miami-area locations and more than 11,000 customers to DSG’s maintenance, repair, and operations network.

American Fasteners generates about $39 million in annual revenue and serves construction and related markets across the region. That makes it a useful fit for DSG’s existing Lawson Products operation, which targets the same MRO customers.

For industrial buyers in one of the country’s busiest construction markets, the move means wider product availability and stronger fulfillment options close to home.

A Bigger Foothold in South Florida

The acquisition gives DSG local stock, established relationships, and delivery reach in a fast-moving construction region. American Fasteners’ three locations translate into concrete benefits: quicker order fulfillment and same-day availability for contractors who can’t afford to wait on a missing bolt or sealant cartridge.

Fort Worth, Texas-based DSG announced the deal on Wednesday, September 2. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

A Product Range That Covers the Job Site

American Fasteners sells essentials that keep workshops, building sites and production lines running. Its catalog spans screws, bolts, nuts, threaded rods, anchors, cutting tools, adhesives, abrasives, sealants, safety products and fall-protection equipment.

That breadth matters because buyers want fewer suppliers, not more. A contractor ordering anchors and threaded rod often needs power tools, safety gear, and consumables on the same invoice.

The company is also the region’s largest Milwaukee Tool dealer, according to DSG. That gives DSG a strong branded line alongside its core fastener and MRO inventory.

Why the Deal Reaches Beyond Florida

South Florida serves as a commercial gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. DSG said the acquisition expands its access to those export markets, building on American Fasteners’ regional knowledge and customer relationships.

For industrial customers, that could mean a wider supply chain and steadier product access across borders. Export logistics carry their own complexity, but an established regional distributor brings valuable expertise in local demand and inventory management.

DSG already operates on a substantial international footprint. Through Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and TestEquity, it serves roughly 220,000 customers and employs about 4,300 people across North America, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.

A Natural Fit With Lawson Products

American Fasteners will become part of DSG’s MRO business and work alongside Lawson Products.

“Joining DSG and partnering with the Lawson Products team creates exciting opportunities for our long-standing customers and suppliers, and our dedicated employees,” said Manny Benitez, founder of American Fasteners. “We are proud of the business and relationships we have built over the past four decades, and we believe Lawson’s broader product offering, capabilities and resources will allow us to serve our customers even better while creating new opportunities for growth.”

Lawson focuses on MRO distribution, Gexpro Services supports manufacturers with supply chain services, and TestEquity handles electronic test and measurement products.

DSG funded the acquisition with existing cash and available borrowing capacity under its amended credit agreement. Management expects American Fasteners to be accretive to DSG’s EBITDA margin profile.

The next phase centers on integration, inventory availability and cross-selling between the businesses. Customers should see a wider catalog and stronger fulfillment options, while suppliers gain access to a larger distribution platform.