Q.E.P Purchases Porta-Nails

Boca Raton, FL, May 17, 2011--Q.E.P., owner of Harris Hardwood, has purchased Porta-Nails, Inc.

Porta-Nails, Inc., founded as Porta Tools in 1979 , is a manufacturer and supplier of hardwood floor fastening tools, private label specialty tools and specialty nails and cleats for the hardwood flooring industry. The company sells products under the Porta-Nailer, Hammerhead and Portamatic brands. 

Jamie Clingan, senior vice president of sales and marketing, said, “This acquisition is a natural add-on to our existing business. It is a key component of our strategy to move towards a 'full line supplier' to the flooring industry.”