About Seller: In 1960, a group of six families identified the growing need for high-quality electronic components in the rapidly expanding high-tech industries. These industries required suppliers who not only understood their specific requirements but also offered services and product specialists to assist in meeting those needs. Thus, Electronic Fasteners Inc. (EFI) was established that same year in a small office in South Boston. The primary focus of EFI was to supply a wide range of fasteners, with a specialization in military-grade fasteners used by the electronics, aerospace, and defense sectors.
Over the years, Electronic Fasteners experienced substantial growth and profitability. By 1965, the company had outgrown its 3,500 square foot basement office and moved to a 20,000 square foot warehouse. An additional 10,000 square feet were added to the warehouse in 1972. Today, EFI remains a family-owned wholesale distributor of fasteners and related products and services, with five of the original founding families actively involved in the business. This ensures that customers benefit from generations of expertise in the fastener industry.
Key highlights of EFI include:
- A workforce of forty employees operating out of a 30,000 square foot office and warehouse in Waltham, Massachusetts.
- A 55-year history of steady growth with minimal debt and a top Dun & Bradstreet credit rating of 3A1.
- A highly committed and experienced workforce with low turnover rates, some employees having been with the company for over 30 years.
- Serving a diverse range of customers, from small auto repair shops to US military contractors and MRO facilities nationwide.
- Specializing in hard-to-find items, specialty fasteners, military standard, and made-to-print fasteners, in addition to standard inch and metric fasteners.
- Stocking a variety of tools and accessories for fastener applications, such as hex keys, adhesives, and abrasives.
- Maintaining an on-hand inventory exceeding $2 million, comprising 25,000 different items and over 100 million pieces.
- Offering tailored services including inventory management, kitting, secondary processing, custom labeling, and custom inspection services with an ISO 9001-2008 certification.
- Utilizing ERP software for efficient customer service and real-time inventory management to ensure timely delivery of the right quantity of fasteners at the right price.
At EFI, our motto is to consistently provide the right quantity of the right fastener at the right price, on time, every time.