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STAFDA Associate Survey: 2014 Sales Up 14%; A Majority Projecting 2015 Increase – Global Fastener News

 Associate members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association reported sales rose 14% over 2013 and prices were up 2.5%, according to a biennial survey. A majority of members are projecting 2015 sales will increase 6% over ... [Read More]
2015/06/21

What do you want to see at Fastener Trade Shows? – Fastenerblog.net

 I just returned from Fastener Tech ’15 and, as I said before, it was a great event.  I tend to spend as much time on the trade floor as I can networking with customers and suppliers.  But a lot of people take time to go hear speakers or take ... [Read More]
2015/06/19

Canadian Gov’t Investing In Titanium Fasteners – Global Fastener News – USA

 The Canadian government announced a repayable contribution of $2 million towards the acquisition of specialized titanium fastener manufacturing equipment by LISI Aerospace Canada Corp.The announcement was part of $11.5 million in funding pledged ... [Read More]
2015/06/19

Grabber® Releases Plylite®, the Miracle Fastener(TM) | Thomasnet

 Press Release Summary: June 17, 2015 - Available in 3 sizes, all of which feature #2 Phillips flat head, Plylite® Miracle Fasteners™ feature unique point design that enables plywood to be attached to 25–20 gauge steel studs. There are no ... [Read More]
2015/06/17

Certain Steel Nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman,Taiwan, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC | USITC

 The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce has ... [Read More]
2015/06/17

AFT Fasteners Launches Their New Website /PRNewswire/

 ARLINGTON, Texas, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AFT Fasteners, a national distributor of fastener and industrial products, recently launched their new e-commerce website, www.aftfasteners.com, which will revolutionize the way OEM and MRO customers ... [Read More]
2015/06/17

Hilti North America brings test lab to Irving | Dallas Morning News

 Hilti North America announced the relocation of its Test Lab and Repair Service Center in October and is now officially calling Irving home. The 65,000-square-foot facility at 3701 W. Royal Lane houses a test lab, product development and repair ... [Read More]
2015/06/15

Couple Fastener Sites Worth Visiting – Fastenerblog.net

 Periodically, I check out websites  from the fastener industry as well as others I stumble upon from things I read or Twitter or wherever.  I’d like to point out a couple of fastener industry sites I found interesting.  First, the website ... [Read More]
2015/06/14

Fastener Tech ’15 A Great Success – Fastenerblog.net

 I do not know the final attendance figures but I have to think Fastener Tech ’15 was a great success for the Mid-West Fastener Association and their show partner, Fastener Tech International. The aisles were filled and their were plenty of ... [Read More]
2015/06/13

W.W. Grainger, Inc. | Acklands-Grainger Celebrates the Opening of New Toronto Distribution Centre

 TORONTO, June 11, 2015 /CNW/ -- Acklands-Grainger Inc., Canada's largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener products, today hosted a grand opening to celebrate its new Toronto distribution centre located in the town of Caledon, Ontario. ... [Read More]
2015/06/11