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Press Releases Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. Acquires Eck® Corrosion Prevention Coating January 18, 2022 Austin Hardware and Supply, Inc. (Lee’s Summit, MO, Reading, PA, Rowlett, TX, Elkhart, IN, Buford, GA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the full product offering of Eck® Corrosion Prevention Coating from Van Nay, LLC (South Elgin, IL). Eck®, an acronym for Electrolysis Corrosion Kontrol, is a patented coating formulated to prevent electrolysis and galvanic corrosion caused by contact of dissimilar metals in manufactured products ranging from playground equipment and outdoor furniture to emergency vehicles, tractor trailers, boats, and more. “We are very excited to add Eck’s patented corrosion prevention solutions to our line of engineered products,” said Mark Dudenhoeffer, CEO of Austin Hardware and Supply, Inc. “The acquisition enhances our ability to achieve our fundamental goal of adding value for our customers. Additionally, we believe the Eck customers
who will be exposed to Austin Hardware for the first time will recognize the many benefits of doing business with us.” Austin Hardware is a long-time authorized distributor of the full Eck® product line in North America. Customers who previously purchased directly from Van Nay’s facility in South Elgin, IL will now be serviced from the Austin location nearest them. Austin has 9 locations across the U.S. in the states of California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. ■ About Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of specialty industrial and vehicular hardware. Family-owned since 1960, the company has nine locations throughout the U.S. We offer an extensive inventory of top-quality, innovative hardware, as well as custom engineered solutions that ship quickly, accurately, and at competitive prices. All supported by experienced, professional customer service, dedicated to each customer’s success.
Novae Acquires Mirage Trailers, a Leading Provider of Enclosed Trailers in the Western United States and Canada Markle, IN – Feb 08, 2022 –Novae LLC (“Novae”), one of the fastest-growing and well-respected trailer manufacturers in North America, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Mirage Trailers LLC (“Mirage”). Financial terms of this private transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2003 and based in Nampa, Idaho, Mirage Trailers primarily focuses on manufacturing enclosed trailers. Mirage currently markets products under both the Mirage® and TNT® brands and sells the majority of its products through a dealer network in the Western US and Canada. Mirage will continue to operate in its current location as a division of Novae. “We look forward to partnering with the Mirage management team to grow the business and enhance
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its strong dealer relationships across the region,” stated Steve Bermes, CEO of Novae. “This continues our strategy of expanding our geographic footprint by acquiring companies with strong reputations in the industry.” ■ About Novae LLC Headquartered in Markle, IN, Novae is one of the fastest-growing and well-respected trailer manufacturers in North America, operating six distinct brands including Sure-Trac, H&H Trailers, CAM Superline, Trailerman, ITI Cargo and Midsota. Novae has grown both organically and through acquisitions to become the second largest trailer manufacturer in North America. Novae currently has more than 1,100 employees, 15 manufacturing facilities and maintains an active dealer network of more than 500 partners. For more information, please visit https://www.novaecorp.com.
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