Unytite

from NewsTribune_Business & Industrial Review 2022

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Ground Zero (New York), Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas), and Wrigley Field (Chicago) are just a few examples where Unytite, Inc.’s 100% American-made structural fasteners have been installed over the last 32 years of manufacturing in the Illinois Valley. Although most known for the high-quality structural nuts and bolts used around the US, Unytite also manufactures parts for the Power Sports, Automotive, and Heavy Equipment industries.

Regardless of the pandemic, the demand for structural fasteners remained high, which enabled Unytite to continue operations to fulfill the need to build and maintain infrastructure around the country. Due to the demand, Unytite purchased a new Nedscroef MW32 Hot Forming machine that is able to produce up to 80,000 pieces in a 9-hour shift. The new machine was received from Belgium in January of this year and was operational and producing nuts by the beginning of February in our LaSalle Plant. The total investment was approximately $700,000 and was purchased to replace an outdated 2006 MW32. The company is expecting to see a significant improvement in efficiency, quality, and a reduction of tooling costs. The LaSalle facility crew worked tirelessly preparing for its arrival and installing the new MW32.

Another exciting purchase Unytite made is located in Houston, Texas. In January, Unytite acquired a company called Fastener Link, Inc. Fastener Link is a leading distributor for 2H heavy hex nuts used in the energy market. With the belief that there will be an increased demand for domestically made fasteners, the new distribution center will give Unytite more opportunity to expand their business. Unytite continues to develop and grow as a company with the philosophy to manufacture high-quality products with safety continuing to be a top priority.