Welcome to LINC Systems

Welcome to

YOUR FASTENING, PACKAGING, & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SOURCE.

Welcome to LINC Systems!

We are pleased to have you with us and appreciate the talents, experience, and perspective you bring to our organization.

You are joining a team that is committed to professionalism, collaboration, and continued excellence for over 30 years. We look forward to your contributions and wish you success as you begin your journey with us.

Table of Contents Page 1 Welcome to LINC Systems Page 2 LINC Systems by the Numbers Page 3 Our Timeline Page 5 Who We Are Page 9 LINC Benefits Page 10 LINC Culture & 4E

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LINC

By the Numbers 320+

12 Yrs

Employees

Average Tenure

12

96%

Distribution Centers

Fill Rate

44.4K

500+

SKU’s

14,000 Customers

Suppliers

30

Years of LINC

96%

Customer Retention 2

Constant Improvement

LINC Systems was founded on October 16, 1995, with a simple but powerful belief: don’t be the biggest—be the best. Built on a foundation of learning, continuous improvement, and long-term relationships, LINC has grown from a regional fastening distributor into a national, value-added provider of fastening and packaging solutions.

Founded 1995

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Bostitch Industrial

Numax Inc.

PSD

BlackHawk Dealer Services

Active Sales Co.

R.V. Evans

2011

2016

2018

2020

2020

2020

Through 12 strategic acquisitions, LINC has expanded its customer reach, product portfolio, and service capabilities. Most importantly, each acquisition has brought great people into the LINC family—preserving the culture that matters most while building a stronger, more capable organization dedicated to delivering beyond customers’ expectations.

Joins LINC Systems 2026

Flexpac

Air-O Fasteners

Corus Fastening

Triton Packaging

Allied Fastening

2021

2021

2024

2025

2025

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LINC Systems is a value-added distributor of fastening and packaging solutions. We help customers in industrial, housing and construction, and wholesale dealer markets run more efficiently by providing the right tools, consumables, and technical service.

What makes LINC different is our focus on relationships, deep application expertise, and a commitment to helping customers reduce downtime, improve safety, and get more done every day.

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Our Mission

Our Vision

WOW our customers with exceptional service & high impact solutions

Be the leading provider of transformative solutions to the North American industrial consumables market

Our Services LINC Service Programs deliver on-site and off-site support focused on keeping your operation running safely and reliably. Service is more than a capability, it’s a commitment we take personally.

Our dedicated technicians work alongside your team to prevent downtime, respond quickly when issues arise, and help your tools and equipment perform at their best, backed by detailed service tracking and reporting.

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Industries Served Industrial Fastening

Industrial Packaging

Construction

Wholesale Dealer

Pallet & Crating

Food & Beverage

Residential

Lumberyards

Furniture Manufacturing

General Manufacturing

Commercial

Flooring

General Manufacturing

Distribution & Warehousing

Jobsites

Hardware Stores

Agriculture

Multifamily

Fastening Solutions

Collated Nails

Fastening Tools

Collated Staples

Bulk Nails

Representative Brands

Industrial Supply

Abrasives

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Adhesives

Hardware

Saw Blades

Facility Footprint

LINC Operates 12 Distributions centers and 8 supporting retail and office sites.

Packaging Solutions

Stretch Film

Strapping

Case Forming &

Marking Coding

Representative Brands

Packing Equipment

Industrial Supply

Safety Supplies

Power Tools

Tie Wire

Paint

We have over 359 products lines representing over 44,400 SKUS with over 500+ different brands

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*Active Jan 2028 LINC Offers a Full Range of Benefits

Medical Network

Virtual Urgent Care

The network for your medical insurance is Cigna. To

Access board-certified physicians 24/7, 365 days a year for

find an in-network provider, or to see if your

urgent medical needs. Video and telephone-based

current provider is in-network,

visits are available, with an average wait time

visit www.cigna.com.

of just ten minutes.

Nurse Navigator

Claims Administrator & Member Services Coastal Administrative Services (CAS) is your medical

You have the opportunity to have a �0 deductible on the

plan Third-Party Administrator (TPA) This is who

Copay plan, or a reduced deductible (�1,700) for an

you contact regarding claims and eligibility.

individual, �3,400 for family) on the HDHP. Your plan has enhanced benefits with high quality, high value options in addition to your network.

Dental Insurance

LINC Systems offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Indiana. This plan allows you to use in-network or out-of-network benefits.

Vision Insurance

LINC Systems offers vision coverage through MetLife. The vision plan uses the MetLife Superior network, and allows you to use in-network or out-of-network benefits.

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment AD&D insurance is available to all employees working 30 hours or more per week. This benefit can help provide for your loved ones if you were to pass way. LINC Systems pays for the full cost of this benefit.

Disability Insurance

LINC Systems covers the full cost of both Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and therefore, you are automatically enrolled in these benefits. Disability income benefits will provide a partial replacement of lost income due to the inability to work due to illness or injury. Your benefit amounts are based on your tenure at the company.

LINC Systems 401(K)

Plan for tomorrow. Make a smart decision about your future today.

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LINC culture is built around people, values, and continuous improvement. Our core values guide how we serve customers and support one another, and we celebrate those behaviors through WOW Cards, recognizing teammates who demonstrate our character qualities and go above and beyond.

Our 4E Program Engagement, Education, Excitement, and Encouragement sets the tone for how we lead, learn, and grow together.

New LINC Team Members can navigate here to see our LINC Culture Page!

We further invest in our people through LinkedIn Learning, with over 1,782 courses completed in 2025, reinforcing our commitment to constant improvement and personal development. Programs like LINC Lotto, which rewards employees who earn culture points each month, and our quarterly LINC Up meetings help recognize achievements, build connection, and keep our culture strong and energized.

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