Q.E.P. Co. Inc. (Boca Raton, Fla.) has acquired Porta-Nails Inc. (Wilmington, N.C.), manufacturer of the Porta-Nailer wood floor fastening system for an undisclosed amount. In addition to the Porta-Nailer system, Porta-Nails also owns the Hammerhead and Portamatic brands; the company also makes private label specialty tools and specialty nails and cleats.
Q.E.P. purchased Arborcraft LLC, owner of the Harris Wood brand, in February 2010. In October 2010 the company announced it was seeking acquisitions.
"This acquisition is a natural add-on to our existing business," said Jamie Clingan, vice president of sales and marketing at Q.E.P. "It is a key component of our strategy to move towards a full-line supplier to the flooring industry."
Porta-Nails was established in December 1979 after the purchase of the Porta-Nailer product line from Rockwell International.
