Weaker demand was particularly noticeable in Sweden, Eastern Europe, and China due to lower production among many customers, as well as customer destocking.
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Founded in 1946, Ontario, CA-based ABS distributes fasteners and C-class components in North America.
“We also succeeded in achieving growth without a corresponding increase in operating expenses,” stated CEO Jörgen Rosengren.
Johan Sandberg has held executive positions in large industrial companies, including Volvo Powertrain and Volvo Aero.
“We are satisfied with the quarter and optimistic about the rest of the year,” stated CEO Jörgen Rosengren.
“We need to strengthen our gross margin through further price increases,” noted CEO Jörgen Rosengren.
Bufab’s international segment reported a 20% sales increase in Q4, with increased gross margin and lower costs as a percentage of sales, Fastener + Fixing Magazine reports.
“We captured market shares in nearly all markets - a result of a systematic focus on the sales organization over many years.”
Acquired by Bufab in 2016, UK-based Montrose Holdings supplies fasteners and special components, as well as products for MRO for the electronics, aerospace and construction markets.
Swedish company will continue to focus on raising prices to customers - although to date increases had not been sufficient to offset cost increases.
New facilities, which complement Bufab’s U.S. headquarters in New York, were opened to handle growth in North America.
“…our acquisition strategy is continuing to generate results,” stated CEO Jörgen Rosengren. “The acquired companies are developing well, work well with the other subsidiaries and made a strong contribution to Bufab's earnings trend and cash flow during the year.”
Founded in 1991, Montrose is a privately owned UK fastener supplier to industrial customers mainly located in the UK.