Tulsa, OK (June 30, 2022) BlackHawk Industrial is building its presence in Florida by acquiring Reliance Supply, a distributor, specializing in industrial fasteners, located in Jacksonville, Florida. By adding the strategic category of industrial fasteners to the company’s product assortment, BlackHawk will now be able to service a broader range of customers while increasing the breadth of product offerings.   

John Mark, President and Chief Executive Officer of BlackHawk Industrial stated, “This expansion into the Florida market will allow us to reach more customer production facilities, expand products and services that end-users value, and invest in new effective sales channels.  These elements are essential for our strategy to build the only distributor that is truly Big Enough to Serve and Small Enough to Care.”

Rob Carryl, who will serve as both the commercial leader of that branch as well as leading the growth of the Industrial Fasteners category for all of BlackHawk, stated that he and his team agree that Reliance is a great fit for the BlackHawk team and our culture. “The combined businesses offer unlimited potential and superior customer service.”

About BlackHawk Industrial
BlackHawk Industrial is a market-leading industrial distributor, focused in metalworking such as carbide cutting tools, abrasives, saw blades. They also provide a full-line MRO product offering. BlackHawk also has the expertise and capability to provide custom industrial vending solutions and creative design, build, and supply chain solutions. The highly technical sales staff strives to deliver world-class service and cost savings across the customer’s production floor.