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FDI Sees ‘Sluggish-But-Positive Growth’ – Global Fastener News – USA

 The BB&T Capital Markets Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) edged down to 51.3 in June from 52.4 in May. "As in the last few months, the FDI changed technically (worse) but not substantively. June's 51.3 was a bit worse than May's 52.4, but ... [Read More]
2013/07/11

SUMMER 2013 // VOL 36 NO.3 Read Now | Distributor’s Link, Inc – The National Magazine for Fastener Distributors

 About Link Magazine An award winning publication for the Fastener Industry. Servicing the Fastener Distributor market since 1976, we LINK together the industry with its affiliated organizations, reaching the fastener distributor nationwide. ... [Read More]
2013/07/11

‘Vegas Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Reports Gain in Exhibit Space Sales | American Fastener Journal

 The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, October 23-25, 2013, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA is reporting a gain in exhibit space sales over the same period ending June 30, it was announced here today by ... [Read More]
2013/07/09

ITC Opens Threaded Rod Investigation – Global Fastener News – USA

 The U.S. International Trade Commission announced preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701–TA–498 and 731–TA–1213–1214) on imports from India and Thailand of certain steel threaded rod. These investigat... [Read More]
2013/07/08

Fastenerblog.net: Fastener Anti-Trust Cases and Training

 The 5th of July falling on a Friday is kind of confusing.  About half the fastener industry is working today and the other half is off.  Might be a good day to get caught up on things if you are someone that is at work today.  So, in addition to ... [Read More]
2013/07/05

Truckee inventor founds Weather-Tech Fasteners | TahoeDailyTribune.com

 TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee resident David Curtis, inventor, retired roofing contractor and founder of Weather-Tech Fasteners has developed and patented a new fastener line for metal roofing and steel buildings. Curtis was tired of the ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

US acquisition helps German quick-connector firm go global – News – Plastics News

 In 2010, Craig Assembly Inc. found itself in an enviable position. The maker of injection molded quick connectors had set itself on a path to produce specialized products, and made it through the automotive downturn in good shape. In addition, ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Tentec Training Celebrates Its First Anniversary As Accolades Flood In | Industry Today

 Tentec Training, an ECITB Approved Provider of training and competence assurance programmes is celebrating its first anniversary with a range of fully satisfied customers. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @Indust... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Moore Officials Delay Vote on Upgrading Building Codes for Tornadoes | StateImpact Oklahoma

 The Moore City Council on Tuesday delayed a vote on an ordinance that would strengthen construction standards to help reduce damage from tornadoes. The measure would modify the city’s residential building code by “adding requirements for ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Locking thread fastener improves hybrid battery life | Design World Online

 As the federal government is set to nearly double car and light-duty truck fuel economy standards to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg by 2025, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle technology will play a vital role—if lingering battery life ... [Read More]
2013/07/03