Central Tools acquires legacy company B.C. Ames

Oct. 3, 2022
B.C. Ames has many decades of experience in the supply of precision measuring to industry. Some of the industries that use Ames products are non-woven textiles, foam, rubber, flooring, bedding, and many others.

Central Tools Inc. has acquired the assets of B.C. Ames of Framingham, Mass. B.C. Ames is a legacy company and has many decades of experience in the supply of precision measuring to industry. Some of the industries that use Ames products are non-woven textiles, foam, rubber, flooring, bedding and many others.  Ames counts many significant companies among its customers. Most Americans have products or encounter products from companies utilizing their quality devices in their production facilities. Ames will be an operating division of Central Tools Inc. and will continue to offer the same great Made in USA products and excellent service to all existing customers and welcomes inquiries from new customers as well.

“With this acquisition, we continue our goal of broadening our customer base to industries outside of our historical transportation industry exposure.  We also will always look for crossover opportunities among our different divisions,” said Bob Pond, executive VP – Sales/Operations for Central Tools Inc.

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