Industrial holding company, Datajan Holdings Limited, has recently announced the acquisition of Century Fasteners Limited. Datajan Holdings Limited is the 100% owner of a number of distribution companies and was established in 1998. It is a family-owned business controlled by the MacNeaney family. The companies currently within the Datajan Group are: AEF Limited, Arc Tec Welding Limited, Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd, John Lawson Distributors (UK) Limited and Strongline Autoparts Limited.
Century Fasteners was established in 1996 by Barbara Blake and Canice McGovern and distributes nuts and bolts in mild, high tensile and stainless steel to the structural steel building and manufacturing industries. It is a key player within this market and has gained an enviable reputation for quality, service, and depth of product range. Both Barbara and Canice have agreed to remain as consultants for a time to ensure a smooth transition.
“We are delighted to announce the acquisition of another highly successful distribution company by the Datajan Group,” said Barry MacNeaney, Datajan’s Chairman. “Century Fasteners Ltd will be a key addition to our existing companies and with our knowledge and expertise in the distribution sector we aim to increase both turnover and profitability over the coming years. There will also be natural synergies with the other companies in the Group.” The company will continue to operate as a standalone entity with the existing staff remaining with the business.
Tom Finn, a member of the Datajan Group’s executive team, will take over as Managing Director of Century Fasteners Ltd.
For further information please contact, info@centuryfasteners.ie or Datajan Holdings on info@datajanholdings.ie.
