Based in Michigan, USA “MNP Corporation” is one of North America’s largest fastener manufacturers and as such has very substantial in-house heat-treating capacity mainly at their MNP Heat Treat division in Redford, Michigan. According to this press release the company has just been acquired by another fastener manufacturer by the name of “Fontana Gruppo”. It will come as no surprise to anybody that MNP’s heat treating capacity consists mainly of high volume “Can-Eng” mesh belt furnace lines.

“We are excited to announce that MNP Corporation has been acquired by Fontana Gruppo (“Fontana”), a family-owned business, a key milestone in their global expansion strategy. This acquisition unites two of North America’s largest and most respected, family-owned fastener manufacturers, creating new and unprecedented opportunities for our employees, customers, and suppliers.

Just a few months ago, Fontana also acquired Right Tight Fasteners, a major player in the Indian market, further strengthening their global presence. These strategic acquisitions will bring together some of the best talent in the fastener industry, all committed to delivering the highest standards of quality and service.

For over 55 years, MNP has been proudly owned by the Berman family, and as we move forward as part of Fontana, we remain committed to the same core values of excellence, innovation, and customer focus that have defined us for decades. While this is an exciting new chapter, our drive for growth and success will continue—only now, with expanded resources, a broader reach, and even greater potential for all involved.

We look forward to this next phase and are eager to continue our legacy of delivering top quality products and services to our customers, while exploring new opportunities on a larger scale.

Founded in 1952 in Italy, Fontana Gruppo (www.gruppofontana.it) is a global leader in high quality fasteners. It has branches in 32 locations and 26 production plants across Europe, the Americas, and India. With over 6,000 employees, the group generates €1.3 billion in revenue. With three research centers worldwide and over 200 patents, Fontana strongly emphasizes R&D and the development of high-quality products for all types of applications.”

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