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SAGINAW, Michigan - January 2020 Fullerton Tool Company (Fullerton), a manufacturer of precision-made solid carbide cutting tools located in Saginaw, Michigan announces the acquisition of Carbro, Corporation, a manufacturer of solid carbide rotary tools located in Lawndale, California. With this acquisition, Carbro Corporation will now operate under the name Carbro, LLC (Carbro). Carbro will continue to operate as its own entity, as well as partner with Fullerton to create strategic partnerships to better serve the Aerospace market. This acquisition and partnership will allow Carbro to continue to provide its existing quality products and services while exploring new opportunities to better service new and existing customers. "It is with both pleasure and excitement to announce the acquisition of Carbro." stated Patrick Curry, President and Co-Owner of Fullerton Tool Company. "Carbro and Fullerton will continue to build upon their existing product lines and reputations and together will create strategic partnerships to better service specialty markets as well as our customers. I am excited for the future with both of these companies and how this partnership will impact the manufacturing industry." **About Carbo** Carbro is a manufacturer of solid carbide routers, drills, reamers, and threaded shank tooling. With over 50 years in business, Carbro has a strong reputation for manufacturing top quality tooling that meets industry needs and specifications and the Carbro team is always ready to work with customers special requirements. Carbro is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. For more information visit carbrocorp.com or contact Carbro at Toll Free: 888.738.4400 | Local: 310.643.8400 | Email: mat@carbrocorp.com or anders@carbrocorp.com **About Fullerton Tool Company** Fullerton Tool Company is a third-generation, family-owned business that specializes in the design and production of solid carbide cutting tools for a wide variety of industries. Founded in 1942, the company is celebrating over 77 years of manufacturing high quality end mills, drills, reamers, burrs, saws, keyseat cutters, and custom tooling. Fullerton's Advanced Solution Team (FAST) is the foundation of the company's commitment to continuously improve, innovate, and provide product diversity. Fullerton is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. 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