Endries International has acquired Blue Chip Engineered Products, a Kentucky-based supplier of custom engineered fasteners, metal stampings, and electronic hardware, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in high-specification industrial markets. The deal adds specialized design and value‑added services to Endries’ core offering in industrial fasteners, Class‑C components, and fulfillment solutions.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, Blue Chip has built a strong reputation serving complex manufacturing needs across industries such as automotive, medical devices, and lighting. The company provides custom fasteners and components alongside services like kitting and packaging, design support, and inventory management programs, under its “Solve. Source. Schedule. Service.” approach.
The acquisition is expected to enhance Endries’ ability to support OEM customers that require engineered solutions and tight specifications. Blue Chip will continue to operate from its Erlanger location, with founder Ken Sanker remaining as General Manager and overseeing day‑to‑day operations. By combining Blue Chip’s engineering and custom component expertise with Endries’ global scale and supply chain capabilities, the companies aim to broaden offerings, improve service, and create new avenues for growth.
Endries, which manages more than 800,000 SKUs and operates 28 distribution centers across North America and Europe, views the deal as a way to deepen customer relationships and extend its role in simplifying supply chains and ensuring production continuity for industrial and commercial manufacturers.
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“This acquisition strengthens Endries’ position in key industrial and high-specification markets. Blue Chip’s legacy of customer-focused service models, combined with its custom engineered fasteners, complements our existing capabilities and enhances the value we deliver to customers. We look forward to working with Ken and the Blue Chip team as they continue building on the company’s strong foundation.”
Dan Crociata, President and CEO, Endries International, Inc.
“Joining Endries marks an exciting new chapter for Blue Chip. By combining our expertise in engineered fasteners and custom components with Endries’ global scale and supply chain capabilities, we will expand our offerings, strengthen our ability to serve customers, and create new opportunities for growth. We are excited to continue building on the foundation we’ve established while delivering even greater value to our customers.”
Ken Sanker, Founder and General Manager, Blue Chip Engineered Products
