Endries International Announces Promotion of Ryan Long to Chief Financial and Legal Officer

BRILLION, Wis., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Endries International Inc., a global leader in fastener solutions, Class-C components, and supply chain fulfillment solutions, today announced the appointment of Ryan Long as Chief Financial and Legal Officer. He succeeds Dan Crociata, who was promoted to President and CEO in May of 2025.

Long currently serves as General Counsel and Vice President of Business Integration, playing a pivotal role in guiding the company through legal matters, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. Prior to joining Endries in 2018, Long held senior legal and business leadership roles, including a principal in a fastener distributor that achieved significant growth and a successful sale under his leadership.

"Ryan brings a unique combination of legal expertise, financial and operational experience, and strategic vision that has consistently elevated our business," said Crociata. "As Chief Financial and Legal Officer, he will help shape the future of Endries and strengthen the value we deliver in the market every day."

"I'm grateful to the Board and to our CEO, Dan Crociata, for their trust and confidence. Throughout my career, I've worked at the intersection of legal, finance, and strategy; this role brings those threads together in a single, integrated leadership role. I look forward to working even more closely with our talented finance team—together with our operations and commercial leaders—to drive organizational initiatives, create value for our stakeholders, and continue delivering outstanding service and value to our customers," said Long, Chief Financial and Legal Officer.

This appointment underscores Endries' commitment to service excellence and delivering lasting value to customers, partners, and stakeholders.

About Endries International

Endries International, Inc. is a leader in industrial fasteners and Class-C components, offering advanced supply chain solutions for over 50 years. With 26 distribution centers across North America and Europe, the Endries portfolio of brands delivers an extensive product breadth of over 800,000 SKUs, including standard and engineered fasteners. Headquartered in Brillion, WI, Endries is committed to providing innovative, reliable solutions with a focus on quality and service for industrial and commercial OEMs.

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