Hultafors acquires Custom LeatherCraft
CLC will continue to operate as usual under current CEO Ron Pickens.
 |
 |
Hultafors Group of Goteborg, Sweden announced the acquisition of Custom LeatherCraft Manufacturing LLC, (“CLC”) of South Gate, California.
For more than 35 years, Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. has been an industry leading designer, developer and marketer of work gear, personal protective equipment and outdoor gear. Founded in 1983, the company’s products are marketed under the CLC brand in the United States and the Kuny’s Leather brand in Canada. The company prides itself in developing high quality work gear at the best value with products that have functional, stylish and innovative details.
“We are excited about this acquisition as we believe that CLC will be a substantial piece of the puzzle in realizing our North American strategy. CLC has an unparalleled track record in product excellence, quality and innovation within its categories, making the company very well suited to be part of the Hultafors Group”, says Ole Kristian Jødahl, CEO at Hultafors Group AB.
The acquisition is part of the Hultafors Group strategy to strengthen its’ presence in North America and to broaden the Hultafors Group portfolio within attractive professional user product categories. Through the acquisition, Hultafors will strengthen its sales and marketing capabilities in North America, as well as reinforce relationships with key customers within the distribution channel.
Custom LeatherCraft will be integrated with Hultafors Group North America, and will report to Pete Chatel, President of Hultafors Group North America.
Custom LeatherCraft will operate day-to-day business as usual with Ron Pickens, CEO of CLC and the rest of the executive team in their current roles. Together, they will continue to lead CLC’s dedicated and talented team in developing business.
Hultafors Group provides a portfolio of leading brands that keep professional users in the forefront in terms of functionality, safety and overall productivity. Excelling in brand-driven product categories within the construction industry and equipment sectors, they offer customers and users a best-in-class experience.
Learn more about Hultafors Group at www.hultaforsgroup.com.
Hultafors Group brands include Snickers Workwear, Hultafors Tools, Johnson Level, Hellberg Safety, Wibe Ladders, Solid Gear, Dunderdon and Toe Guard.
CONTRACTOR SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The April/May 2024 issue of Contractor Supply magazine is here!
This digital edition is sponsored by BECK AMERICA Inc.
Our cover story, Masters of Fasteners, visits Interstate Screw Corp. of metro Miami, which serves the fastening needs of south Florida, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Also in this issue,our Industry Updates cover Adhesives, Tapes and Sealants, Anchoring Systems and Safety and PPE.
This digital edition is fully searchable and contains live links to every advertiser and new product listing. Click away!
