North America

Novaria Group Announces Acquisition of Long-Lok, LLC | Business Wire

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fort Worth-based Novaria Group announces today the acquisition of Long-Lok, LLC, a premier manufacturer of self-locking and self-sealing fasteners, with locations in Cincinnati, Ohio and Carson, California.(...)... [Read More]
2019/12/17

Birmingham Fastener Announces the Opening of Three New Locations | American Fastener Journal

Birmingham Fastener announced it has opened two new branch locations for fourth quarter: New York Fastener and Iowa Fastener. This is in addition to the new Houston location that was opened earlier this year,which is the company’s second manufac... [Read More]
2019/12/12

U.S. DoC Finds Dumping of Imports of Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from Taiwan | Fastener World Inc.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced an affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of imports of carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from Taiwan, finding that exporters from this country have dumped carbon and ... [Read More]
2019/12/11

Third-Generation Family Member Becomes President of Laboratory Testing Inc. | American Fastener Journal

After 25 years as president of Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), Michael J. McVaugh is retiring from the position and turning over the title to his son, Brandon McVaugh. Mike will remain CEO of the family-run business that was started by his father, ... [Read More]
2019/12/09

Remembering Jim Zehnder | American Fastener Journal

James (Jim) Zehnder passed away November 25, 2019 at the age of 84 (two weeks shy of his 85th birthday). He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Margaret; his son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Cindie Zehnder; daughters, Mary and her ... [Read More]
2019/12/09

Fasteners Inc. CFO Sentenced To Year In Prison | Global Fastener News

William Jones reportedly hid statements showing he used the Spokane, WA, distributorship’s credit card to pay for personal expenses, including his daughter’s college tuition and landscaping at his residence. Fastenal acquired Fasteners Inc. in ... [Read More]
2019/12/09

2019 Fastener Innovation Award Celebration | Fastener Journal

The United States leads the world in innovation,particularly infasteners and fastening systems. Worldwide Fastener Sources.com wants to recognize the people and companies that are leading the way to specific performance with new fastener developm... [Read More]
2019/12/06

STINGER® NailPac® Approved by IBHS FORTIFIED Home™ Program for Strengthening Residential Buildings Beyond Standard Building Codes | Press Release

National Nail's STINGER, its leading brand for roofing tools, cap fasteners and underlayment, has partnered with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety's (IBHS®) FORTIFIED Home™ program, specifically highlighting the STINGER ... [Read More]
2019/12/02

Agrati invests $4 million in Ohio threaded-nut facility | Fastener Engineering

Italy’s Agrati Group, a global manufacturer of automotive fasteners, recently completed a $4 million investment in industrial machinery and equipment at its Tiffin, Ohio plant. The project took place throughout calendar year 2019, follows a $1.6 ... [Read More]
2019/11/27

Fastenal Adds Warehouse and Assembly Addition | ASSEMBLY

WEST BURLINGTON, IA—Fastenal has expanded its footprint with a 5,000 square foot warehouse and assembly area addition. The increased footage will permit the supplier of nuts, bolts and related equipment, to efficiently meet the rapidly evolving ... [Read More]
2019/11/26