Horton and Nourse acquire Quality Tool Imports LLC
For Immediate Release – June 24, 2024
Mount Vernon, OHIO, June 24, 2024 — Quality Tool Imports (QTI), a premier importer of high-quality European-made industrial tooling, proudly announces its acquisition by longtime associates Travis Horton and Joshua Nourse. QTI was founded by Mark Hauberg, with Horton and Nourse serving in key strategic roles before this recent change in ownership.
QTI serves as the North American importer for Llambrich Drill Chucks made in Spain, SCM Tapping and Milling holders made in Italy, and Tecnologie FRB Face Drivers and Live Centers made in Italy. Alongside these expertly engineered and manufactured tools, QTI is dedicated to providing best-in-class customer care, ensuring that supply channel partners receive unparalleled support and service.
“Both Travis and Josh have worked with me for many years and possess the unique experience, commitment, and knowledge to elevate QTI to the next level,” said Mark Hauberg, founder of QTI. “I am confident that Josh and Travis will continue to provide high-quality solutions and excellent customer service at a fair price, which have always been the foundation of our success.”
Travis Horton brings over 30 years of industry experience, having worked closely with partners in sales and executive roles to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. Josh Nourse specializes in modernizing businesses to ensure a seamless and easy experience for customers by blending expertise in finance, operations, and technology.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Travis, who has an unparalleled reputation across the industry as a knowledgeable and trustworthy advisor,” said Josh Nourse, co-owner of QTI. “I have the greatest respect for sales professionals on the front lines, and I’m excited to collaborate with Travis to launch this new chapter of QTI. Together, we are eager to turn new opportunities into reality in the near future.”
QTI will continue to support all of its supply channel partners which includes Grainger, PT Solutions, Berkshire eSupply, Travers Tool, Penn Tool, Queller Wholesale, Alternatives For Industry, among many other regional and independent distributors throughout North America from its headquarters in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
For more information about Quality Tool Imports, visit their website at QTimports.com or you may contact them at (220) 666-0911 or [email protected].
