BFirst Industrial
A Powerful Pivot
When one company acquires another, it's time for a fresh start. We cooked up a rebrand with "bad ass" results (their words, not ours).
Background
After decades of steady growth, B&F Fastener Supply took a major leap forward in 2023 with the acquisition of Northern States Supply. The expansion called for a unified brand that showcased their enhanced capabilities — while honoring the trusted reputation they’ve built over generations.
Industry
Industrial Solutions
Service
Strategy, Branding
These Numbers Don't Lie
How (and why) BFirst?
First, we interviewed their teams to understand the current culture. Then we worked together to create a new mission, vision, and core values that got everyone on the same page.
From there came a new brand architecture, name, tagline, logo, visuals, and ultimately a brand rollout.
BFirst Industrial symbolizes being the first call for customers. Their new tagline: “What you need. When you need it.” reinforced their customer-first mindset — highlighting speed, reliability, and service.
Now BFirst is on its way to becoming an industry leader across the Midwest.


I have to say, it is extraordinary to see how you can take words and make them feelings. I think that’s so freaking cool.
Need to build a brand bridge?
You'll look good in a hard hat. Let's get to work.
