Brighton-Best International — a master distributor of fastener products — and fastener manufacturer Parker Fasteners have announced the formation of a strategic partnership.

The agreement will focus on promoting the expansion of BBI’s stainless steel lines, the company said in a news release. The partnership is expected to support distributor companies to expand their reach and increase their revenue and product offering of stainless steel.

The companies made the announcement on Oct. 10 at the International Fastener Expo Show in Las Vegas.

“This partnership is likely to revolutionize the fastener industry by having quicker lead times on domestic stainless sockets,” BBI said in a statement. “Parker Fasteners, a manufacturer with a strong foothold in the domestic market, has been operational for over a decade and has earned a reputation for being customer-centric. Brighton-Best International has been operational for nearly 100 years and is known for its commitment to socket products and national high levels of stock.”

The partnership is scheduled to begin in 2024.