North America

Report: US Adhesives Demand To Rise 2.2% Annually – Global Fastener News – USA

U.S. demand for adhesives and sealants will grow 2.2% per annum to 9.8 billion pounds in 2017, valued at $11.8 billion, according to a new Freedonia report. Gains will be driven by improved outlook for major adhesives and sealants markets such as ... [Read More]
2013/03/13

Industrial Supply – Grainger sales rise in February

Grainger reported sales for February increased 6 percent versus February 2012. The increase included 4 percentage points from volume, 2 percentage points from price and 1 percentage point from acquisitions, partially offset by a 1 percentage ... [Read More]
2013/03/12

All American Fastener Show – May 8 and Thursday, May 9, 2013- Kansas City, Missouri

InterContinental Hotel at the Plaza - Kansas City, MO Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9, 2013 Plans for the 2013 All American Fastener Show include our annual Fastener Bash, exhibits from fastener professionals, a NEW Seminar on Social Media ... [Read More]
2013/03/12

Fastener Winners Amid Record Dow Surge – Global Fastener News – USA

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record last week, breaking a barrier it had not surpassed since October 2007. On Friday the Dow closed at 14,397.07, capping a week of positive financial news that included Labor Department figures on strong... [Read More]
2013/03/11

Fastenal Reports Solid Feb Sales – Zacks.com

by Zacks Equity Research March 11, 2013 | Comments : 0 Recommended this article: (0) HD FAST LL TVPKF Fastenal Company ( FAST - Analyst Report ) recently announced its monthly sales numbers for Feb 2013. The company reported 3.1% year-over-y... [Read More]
2013/03/11

Fastenerblog .net: Fastener Talk,… kinda

Just read my March 8 issue of the Kiplinger Letter.  According to the letter, the sequester will last through at least September (end of the fiscal year) and maybe into 2014.  It also suggests that "a short government shutdown later this month ... [Read More]
2013/03/11

Hillman Group Capital Trust Announces Cash Distribution On Trust Preferred Securities — CINCINNATI, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

CINCINNATI, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hillman Companies, Inc. ("Hillman" or the "Company"), – Max W. Hillman , Chief Executive Officer of The Hillman Companies, Inc. announced today that a cash distribution has been declared by Hillman ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

Design News – Features – Selecting Fastening Components to Optimize Manufacturing Efficiencies

When evaluating a fastener, latch, or hinge component for a new application, form, fit, and function are essential criteria. Design engineers must determine whether the product will provide the function needed by the end-user and with the level of ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

Episode #60 – We Have Assumed Control (126:10) | Fully Threaded Radio

  Download the MP3 Date: March 7, 2013 By: Fully Threaded Description: Assuming anything can be risky, especially when control is the object. Turn-around artist, Vince Chiappone, describes his experience taking the helm at The ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

US Fastener Distributor to Emerge Leaner and More Flexible | China Fastener .info

Where is the economy headed? Georgia Foley, executive director of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association, cited contradictory economic reports: “One report is positive, then the next day, you’ll read one that’s ... [Read More]
2013/03/08