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NCFA’s Distributor Social – Five Years and Still Going Strong

 Marty Nolan, NCFA President The 2013 North Coast Fastener Association’s (NCFA) Distributor Social was the biggest one yet with approximately 250 people in attendance! It started off with an outstanding Panel Discussion followed by a night ... [Read More]
2013/05/16

U.S Fastener Exports Rise in March | China Fastener .info

 Demand for U.S. fastener exports rose in March, countering declines the previous month, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. fastener exports rose 10% to $302,358,720 in March following a 2% decline in February while ... [Read More]
2013/05/16

FDI: April in “Sluggish-But-Positive” Range – Global Fastener News – USA

 FEATURE FDI: April in "Sluggish-But-Positive" Range + click to enlarge Source: BB&T Capital Markets' estimates, FCH Sourcing Network, Institute for Supply Management Fastenal's Presence "Fastenal's fastener growth is stalled, which made ... [Read More]
2013/05/16

Innovative CAMO® Hidden Deck Fastening System Enhances TAMKO® Decking Installations | PR Web

 Innovative CAMO® Hidden Deck Fastening System Enhances TAMKO® Decking Installations National Nail Corp.'s CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System is now listed in the TAMKO® Decking Installation Instructions as a compatible hidden fastening system for ... [Read More]
2013/05/15

New Bay Bridge’s Problems With Cracking Fasteners | KQED Public Media for Northern CA

 Tara Siler, Host:  The Federal Highway Administration said it will investigate why more than 30 steel seismic safety rods on the new Bay Bridge snapped when they were tightened into place -- and how the state plans to fix the problem. Bridge ... [Read More]
2013/05/14

Disaster Planning for Fastener Companies | Pacific West Fastener Association – Event Details

 Disaster Planning for Fastener Companies July 9, 2013 Holiday Inn Select La Mirada, California 5:00 pm - Vendor Showcase 6:00 pm - Dinner and Program What will happen when a disaster strikes? To your employees and coworkers To your ... [Read More]
2013/05/14

Fastenerblog .net: All American Show – next time in Nashville

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 5/12/2013 10:02 PM Categories: uncategorized It was announced at the All American Show in Kansas City that the next on will be held in 2015 in Nashville.  And, the momentum from the KC show should give the show ... [Read More]
2013/05/13

Weld Fixture Design – Easy and Practical Way to Determine Fastener Length | Weld Fixture Design 101

 Guidance for Calculating Fastener Lengths in Machine Tool Design Does your company want you to put all the fasteners into your machine designs? The 5 minute video lesson below gives you a quick tutorial on how to decide what length of screw to use ... [Read More]
2013/05/11

Moving from New York, Hudson Sees Growth Here | Business Journal Daily

 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Lisa Kleinhandler and Cris Young sell screws, bolts and a wide range of fastening and other products through their company, Hudson Fasteners Inc., but envision themselves in another role since relocating the business to the ... [Read More]
2013/05/10

Cold War-Era Rules on Military Exports Get an Overhaul – Businessweek

 Rob Smith’s Pennsylvania company, Acutec Precision Machining, makes inch-long fasteners that are used in the wings of airplanes. In 2006 he tried selling them abroad for the first time. The deal with an English company was worth a total of ... [Read More]
2013/05/10