Nationwide Industries

In 1990, a new company was founded in Tampa, Florida, with a focus on supplying hardware for windows, doors, and patios. This was the beginning of Nationwide Industries. The company established itself as a key supplier of components to OEMs, distributors, and installers. A significant chapter in the company's story began in 2002 when it was acquired by P&F Industries, a publicly traded holding company. This event marked the start of a series of ownership changes and strategic acquisitions that would shape the future of the business. Under new leadership, the company began to sharpen its focus on the fence and gate hardware market. The next major event came when Argosy Private Equity acquired the company from P&F, with a strategy to accelerate growth through both organic means and further acquisitions. This strategy led to the purchase of other companies, expanding Nationwide's product lines into cable railing and perimeter security. Later, the company was sold to Harbour Group, another private equity firm that continued this growth trajectory. Most recently, in 2021, PrimeSource Building Products acquired Nationwide Industries, adding it to its large portfolio of specialty building products.