Energy Bolting Acquired by the Nord-Lock Group

Dan Pearce
Jun 4
2 min read

Updated: Jun 4

Energy Bolting is pleased to announce it has been acquired by the Nord-Lock Group — a global leader in bolting and engineering solutions.

This strategic acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the company, enabling Energy Bolting to accelerate its growth, broaden its market reach, and continue delivering high-performance, safety-critical fasteners to customers worldwide.

Founded in 2018, Energy Bolting has developed a strong reputation for manufacturing premium specialty fasteners to sectors with demanding technical and compliance requirements — including Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Defence, and other regulated industries. With a focus on short lead times, full traceability, and quality assurance, we have built a loyal customer base across the UK, Scandinavia, USA, and other international markets.

A Strong Strategic Fit

The acquisition enables Energy Bolting to complement the Nord-Lock Group’s existing product portfolio and supports the Group’s strategic direction to expand its capabilities within the safety-critical fastener market. “The acquisition of Energy Bolting places our group in a great position to expand operations. We’ve long aimed to incorporate premium specialty bolting into our portfolio and capture market share in key industries. With Energy Bolting’s expertise and impressive operational capabilities, we’re well-positioned to excel on all fronts.” — Daniel Westberg, CEO, Nord-Lock Group“ We’re proud of our strong position in premium specialty bolting and our track record in securing key industry accreditations. To support our next phase of growth, we’ve been focused on enhancing how we reach new customers. With the Nord-Lock Group’s global sales reach and established relationships with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers, we now have a compelling platform to expand into new markets.” — Robin Hart-Archer, Managing Director, Energy Bolting

What This Means for Our Customers and Partners

We want to reassure all customers, suppliers, and partners that there are no changes to how we operate:

The leadership team including Robin Hart-Archer, Dan Pearce and Richard Harris remain with the business
All existing orders, customer relationships, and commitments continue as normal
We continue to operate from our manufacturing facility in Wolverhampton, under the same brand and with the same high standards

Through this partnership, Energy Bolting gains access to the Nord-Lock Group’s global footprint, technical expertise, and complementary bolting technologies, creating a platform for further growth without compromising its service model or quality standards.

The Nord-Lock Group is a global leader in bolting and engineering solutions. Its innovative technologies and industry-leading expertise secure millions of critical applications across the globe. The Group’s technology brands are all the original inventors of their respective technologies:

· Nord-Lock® – wedge-locking washers

· Superbolt® – mechanical tensioners

· Boltight® – hydraulic tensioning systems

· Expander® – pivot pin solutions

The Nord-Lock Group serves a wide range of demanding industries and is wholly owned by Investment AB Latour, a long-term Swedish industrial investment company with significant holdings across the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss what this means for your organisation, please feel free to contact us: