XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle-market investment bank with deep expertise in the fastener sector, will be both speaking and exhibiting at the International Fastener Expo (IFE) in Las Vegas, September 15-17, 2025.

Partner Anthony Contaldo will present “Fasteners in Flux: The State of the Fastener M&A Market” on Monday, September 15, offering an inside look at the fastener M&A market. The session will cover current market conditions, what makes companies attractive to acquirers, and the market forces driving today’s deal activity. To preview the session, watch this short video.

XLCS recently advised Creative Assembly Systems on their sale to All State Fasteners, marking the firm’s 20th fastener and component distribution transaction. The Company has completed transactions with leading players in the space including AFC, MSC, Field Fastener, Wurth, GL Huyett, LindFast Solutions Group, and Stock’d Supply (now Blackhawk Industrial). View recent transactions here.

“We continue to see strong demand for high-quality fastener businesses from both strategic and financial buyers,” said Contaldo. “Our goal at IFE is to share market intelligence, meet with company owners, and explore opportunities that can help them maximize value when the time is right.”

Attendees can meet Contaldo and XLCS team members Reed McMahon and Noah Shertzer at Booth #2267 to discuss market trends, valuations, and strategic opportunities.

About XLCS° Partners, Inc.
XLCS Partners is an investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services to select clients globally. To learn more about our firm, check out the short video at www.xlcspartners.com/video. More information is available at www.xlcspartners.com.

About the International Fastener Expo (IFE)
The International Fastener Expo is North America’s largest business-to-business event for fasteners, machinery, tooling, and other industrial products. Held annually in Las Vegas, the show features a robust conference program and an expansive exhibit hall with hundreds of suppliers and manufacturers from around the world, serving every level of the supply chain. For more information and to register, visit https://fastenershows.com.