Harbour Group Invests in Nationwide Industries

ST. LOUIS, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide Industries ("NWI") is now part of the Harbour Group family of companies, Jeff Fox, Harbour Group's chairman and chief executive officer, announced today.  Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

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.

"We are excited to welcome Nationwide Industries to the Harbour Group family," said Mr. Fox.  "NWI has a well-respected brand in its market and serves its customers with high quality, innovative products and great customer service.  The combination of this fantastic base business and Harbour Group's resources will further strengthen NWI's position in its market."

Christopher Kliefoth, NWI President and CEO, added: "We believe Harbour Group's operational and strategic expertise gathered over many years will be a valuable resource to our business as we continue to grow.  Our brand and customer relationships are strong today and will only improve.  We look forward to continuing to operate as a leader in our industry as we grow our product offering."

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 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 200 companies in 43 different industries.

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