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“Stubborn Bolt” Hampers Space Station Repair – Global Fastener News – USA

 Media Spotlight — No doubt youve heard jokes that begin with some variation of "how many astronauts does it take to change a lightbulb?"But on Wednesday the question involved a "stubborn bolt" that was no joke, and, interestingly, the improvised ... [Read More]
2012/09/06

Nuts and Bolts Sculptures | Pinterest

 Nuts and Bolts Sculptures Karen Wheeler167 followers, 17 pins (...) via Nuts and Bolts Sculptures. [Read More]
2012/09/06

‘North America’s Largest’ Fastener Expo Records over 1,500 Advance Registrations | American Fastener Journal

 ‘North America’s Largest’ Fastener Expo Records over 1,500 Advance Registrations: 4,000 or More Expected to Attend Global Event in Las Vegas this Coming October. Posted Date: 08/29/2012 Advance registration for the 17th National Industrial ... [Read More]
2012/09/05

Industrial Supply Association forms group for Women Industrial Supply Executives | American Fastener Journal

 Posted Date: 08/30/2012 The Industrial Supply Association announced formation of a new networking group for women within the industrial supply industry. The new Women Industrial Supply Executives (W.I.S.E.) organization is comprised of accompli... [Read More]
2012/09/05

Fastenerblog.net: Passing of Person, Memory of an Era

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 9/3/2012 7:54 PM Global Fastener News printed the following line from an article I read on September 2:  "The death of Dominic Polimeni brings back fastener industry memories of the late 1990s and early 2000s ... [Read More]
2012/09/04

Cortex® Hidden Fastening Systems Now Available at FMW Fasteners | PR Web

 The strength of a face-fastened connection with the beauty of a hidden fastener available online at http://www.fmwfasteners.com Houston, Texas (PRWEB) September 03, 2012 The Cortex® Hidden Fastening System is the fastest, easiest way to hide ... [Read More]
2012/09/03

Birmingham Fastener Inc. to expand Pratt City operation | al.com

 BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Birmingham-based Birmingham Fastener Inc. is planning a $2 million expansion of its Pratt City operation that is expected to create five to 15 new jobs, the company and the Birmingham Business Alliance announced this morning... [Read More]
2012/09/02

The Rise & Fall of Two Fastener “Roll-Up” Companies – Global Fastener News – USA

 The death of Dominic Polimeni brings back fastener industry memories of the late 1990s and early 2000s when several companies were formed to buy successful fastener distributorships. • The rise and fall of two companies Polimeni headed – ... [Read More]
2012/08/31

Cardinal Fastener Teams Up with ROI Energy for Sustainability | PR Web .com

 Cardinal dramatically reduces carbon footprint while cutting energy costs and doubling light levels. Twice the light using half the energy Reducing Cardinal’s carbon footprint is an important part of our sustainability plan Cleveland, Ohio ... [Read More]
2012/08/31

Bossard Celebrates Expansion Of Greeneville Operations | The Greeneville Sun

 BY RICH JONES ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR Bossard North America on Tuesday marked the opening of a $1.5-million expansion of its facility on Industrial Road into an operation that will be the Swiss company's second-largest hub in the U.S. "We're ... [Read More]
2012/08/30