Empire Bolt & Screw Inc.

09/03/2026

In Berkeley & Dorchester County and need fasteners for your business? Call us at 843-970-1073. We are located between Summerville and Jedburg, ready to help!

09/02/2026

Empire Bolt Employee Spotlight on:

Chris Bazzle, Branch Manager
Summerville, SC

Chris began his career with Empire in January 2023 bringing with him a strong background in leadership, operations, and customer service. He has 15 years of experience in consumables retail management, along with 8 years of experience in warehouse operations and dispatch.

Today, Chris serves as the Branch Manager of Empire’s Summerville location. His key strengths include working with people, building strong relationships, and creating a positive and productive team environment.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling, writing, and spending quality time with his family.

08/17/2026

A Message to Our Summerville, SC Customers

We want to take a moment to reassure our customers, partners, and community that our Summerville, SC branch remains open and fully operational, with our local, on-site team here to serve you.

We are aware that some inaccurate information has recently been shared regarding our local operations. While we generally prefer to let our work speak for itself, we believe our customers deserve clear and accurate information.

Our Summerville team continues to be in place, supporting our customers and providing the service and commitment you have come to expect from us. Our doors are open, our local staff are here, and we remain committed to serving the Summerville/Charleston region and community for the long term.

Thank you to our customers and partners for your continued trust and support. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to serve you.

Call now to connect with business.

08/05/2026

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Our board of directors enjoyed a celebratory dinner after the annual meeting. The newly elected officers and members, starting January 1, 2027, are: Jennifer Sturm, President Robert Baer, CPA, CFS, Vice President Dallas Puckett, Secretary and Treasurer Greg Rawlings, Board Member Gene Simpson, Board...

08/05/2026

Caleb Rier, Director, Pacific-West Fastener Association 2026

05/28/2026

Look who is retiring today! Thank you, Dana Wilson for over 22 years of service with Empire. Dana started with us back in 1992, took a break and came back to finish out her career at Empire. We appreciate you so much, and wish you all the happiness in your retirement! Don’t forget to come visit us! We will miss you!

05/20/2026

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The hotel block and discounted rate deadline for the NFDA Annual Meeting and ESPS is in one week! It's going to be a great meeting, so if you aren't registered, now is the time! Visit www.nfda-fastener.org for all the details and register online before May 26 for discounted rates! Not a member? Non-member distributors pay member rates for this meeting, so sign up today and come see us in Indy!

05/11/2026

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📣 NFDA (National Fastener Distributor Association) members: we are excited to meet one of you through NFDA's Fastener Training Week scholarship. This year's scholarship applications are due by June 1 and can be downloaded here: https://ow.ly/3x9Z50YN0xl

Fastener Training Week is our full-week, flagship training program leading to Certified Fastener Specialist designation after completion and passing a final exam. Learn more: https://www.fastenertraining.org/certified-fastener-specialist-training.htm

04/22/2026

Hooray! This position has been filled. 🧡

04/17/2026

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