PrimeSource Brands has acquired Starborn Industries, adding one of the industry’s well-known specialty fastener companies to its growing portfolio of branded building products. The acquisition, announced on August 3, 2026, marks another step in PrimeSource’s long-term growth strategy. While the companies confirmed the transaction, they did not disclose its financial terms.
The deal brings together two companies with strong positions in the construction and outdoor living markets. By adding Starborn Industries, PrimeSource aims to expand its fasteners business and strengthen its product offerings for professional contractors, dealers, distributors, and building material suppliers.
Starborn Industries Joins the PrimeSource Portfolio
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, Starborn Industries develops branded fastening systems and installation solutions for decking and other exterior building applications. The company is recognized for several well-established product brands, including PRO PLUG®, CAP-TOR® xd, HEADCOTE®, SMART-BIT®, and DECKFAST®.
Starborn has built its reputation by designing fastening solutions that improve installation quality and simplify outdoor construction projects. Its products are widely used in residential and commercial decking applications across North America. PrimeSource said Starborn’s products fit well with its existing portfolio and will strengthen its leadership in the specialty fasteners market.
Acquisition Supports Growth Strategy
The acquisition is PrimeSource Brands’ 11th since partnering with Clearlake Capital Group in December 2020. The company has continued to grow by adding businesses that expand its branded building products portfolio and strengthen its position across key construction categories.
PrimeSource Brands supplies more than 100,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) through a network of 64 locations across 26 U.S. states and two countries. The company serves more than 56,000 customer locations and offers products across construction fasteners, knobs and pulls, fencing and railing, functional hardware, and other building product categories.
According to the company, Starborn’s fastening solutions complement PrimeSource’s existing brands, including Grip-Rite®, Cobra®, and Wolf®, particularly within the outdoor living segment.
Leadership Highlights Strategic Fit
Tom Koos, Chief Executive Officer of PrimeSource Brands, said Starborn has earned an outstanding reputation for innovation, product quality, and customer service. He added that the acquisition strengthens PrimeSource’s fasteners business while expanding its outdoor living portfolio with products trusted by contractors and building professionals.
Clearlake Capital executives also welcomed the acquisition. José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Colin Leonard, Partner, and Ben Kruger, Managing Director, said they were pleased to support PrimeSource as it continues executing its acquisition strategy and expanding its portfolio of market-leading building product brands.
What the Deal Means
The acquisition further expands PrimeSource Brands’ presence in the specialty building products industry by adding a company known for premium fastening technologies. Starborn’s established brands will now become part of PrimeSource’s portfolio, giving the company a broader range of fastening solutions for decking and exterior construction applications.
Neither PrimeSource Brands nor Starborn Industries disclosed the value of the transaction or provided additional details about the integration process. However, the announcement confirms that the acquisition aligns with PrimeSource’s strategy of growing through carefully selected acquisitions while strengthening its position in the building products market.
With Starborn Industries now part of the organization, PrimeSource Brands continues to build one of North America’s largest portfolios of branded construction and specialty building products, reinforcing its focus on serving professional customers with trusted products across multiple construction categories.
