Bolt & Screw Supply completes transaction with GradeEight Supply
We are proud to have served the Urfer and Collins families. The transaction is a key step in their succession plan, and the partnership ensures Bolt & Screw can continue to grow with their customers for years to come.
- John Lahti, Managing Director
[Springdale, AR] – Bolt & Screw Supply, a fastener and industrial supplies distributor serving Northwest Arkansas, completed a recapitalization transaction with GradeEight Supply, a portfolio holding of ShoreView Industries, a Minneapolis-based private equity firm. GradeEight is the parent company of Winzer Corporation, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies.
Bolt & Screw was founded in 1989 by the Urfer and Collins families. It is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas and offers a broad range of fasteners, abrasives, and other MRO products. As part of the transaction, Bolt & Screw will continue to operate independently under its existing name, with its leadership team, employees, and customer relationships remaining largely unchanged.
The new partnership with GradeEight/Winzer builds on Bolt & Screw’s strong foundation of outstanding service and enables it to offer an even wider selection of products to its customers. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, GradeEight/Winzer will expand its physical and distribution footprint across the Northwest Arkansas with this transaction, positioning inventory closer to customers, improving responsiveness, and supporting Bolt & Screw’s continued growth.
“After 37 years of serving Northwest Arkansas, we are truly excited to partner with GradeEight,” said Kim Urfer, Co-Founder of Bolt & Screw. “We look forward to offering our customers an even deeper product line, additional support, and continued outstanding service.”
Artemis Transaction Advisors served as investment banker to Bolt & Screw. John Lahti, Managing Director at Artemis, led the transaction and was supported by Joseph Fleenor and Chaitanya Agarwal.
“We are proud to have served the Urfer and Collins families,” said Lahti. “The transaction is a key step in their succession plan, and the partnership ensures Bolt & Screw can continue to grow with their customers for years to come.”
The transaction closed on December 23, 2025.
For more information, please contact:
John Lahti
Managing Director
Artemis Transaction Advisors, LLC
JL@Artemis-IB.com
Mobile: 917-562-4662
About Bolt & Screw Supply
Since 1989, Bolt & Screw Supply has been a trusted provider of fasteners and industrial supplies in Northwest Arkansas. The company has built its business on a strong commitment to customer service, offering high-quality products and reliable support to local businesses and industrial customers.
About GradeEight/Winzer
GradeEight/Winzer is a national distributor of MRO products. Its 600+ associates serve 30,000 customers across the United States. GradeEight supplies fasteners, electrical, chemicals, shop supplies, automotive, safety, cutting tools, abrasives, hydraulics, and janitorial supplies. Its mission is to build a great MRO company by providing quality products and comprehensive solutions through unmatched service while helping customers succeed and associates thrive.
About ShoreView Industries
Shoreview was founded in 2002 and has raised over $1.8 billion of committed capital across five funds. ShoreView has partnered with family and entrepreneur-owned companies across many sectors, including building products, industrial technology, plastics and packaging, aerospace and defense, business and professional services, life sciences, industrial distribution, niche consumer products, specialty materials, and residential services.
About Artemis Transaction Advisors
Artemis Transaction Advisors is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and financial advisory services. The firm provides tailored solutions to middle-market businesses, helping them achieve their strategic goals. Artemis is based in Chicago, with additional offices in Atlanta and Dallas.
