Threaded Fasteners Makes Acquisition in MS, Relocates Chattanooga Branch The acquisition boosts TFI's sales and distribution team and reach in the greater Mississippi market as its 11th location. Feb 9th, 2021 Mobile, AL-based Threaded Fasteners, Inc., an employee-owned supplier and distributor of steel fasteners, announced Jan. 28 that it has acquired Meridian, MS-based Construction Fasteners, and has recently relocated its Chattanooga, TN branch to a larger facility there. The acquisition boosts TFI's sales and distribution team and reach in the greater Mississippi market and marks the company's first acquisition since adding Bolt & Nut, Inc. (Tampa, FL) in 2018. "We have proudly operated a branch in Gulfport, MS since 2006 and the construction industry in Mississippi has grown exponentially in the past 15 years. This acquisition joins two teams that are dedicated to help better serve Mississippi and neighboring states as construction and infrastructure investments continue to increase," TFI president Billy Duren said. "We are thrilled to add to our presence in Mississippi by joining forces with the outstanding team at Construction Fasteners."