North America

Update: Cardinal Fastener Bankruptcy | American Fastener Journal | #fasteners

There is no doubt that since news of the Cardinal Fastener Chapter 11 filing came out that everyone in the fastener industry has been anxiously watching and listening for news about the company and a resolution to the situation. In an industry as ... [Read More]
2011/07/31

Carpenter Technology Reports Fourth Quarter Results | Business Wire | #fasteners

* Latrobe acquisition expected to close by September 30, 2011. WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported net income attributable to Carpenter of $25.5 million or $0.57 per share for the quarter ... [Read More]
2011/07/28

Illinois Tool sales miss target, but profit rises | MarketWatch | #fasteners

Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s  ITW -8.59% second-quarter profit jumped 21% on steady demand from a number of its markets, yet revenue came in short of its expectations. Citing moderating demand levels, the maker of products from fasteners to ... [Read More]
2011/07/26

Trex Company Expands Trex Transcend(R) Brand with Complete Porch System | MarketWatch | #fasteners

High-performance Collection Combines Superior Durability with Classic Styling WINCHESTER, Va., Jul 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Following the recent launch of Trex Transcend(R) in several new color options, as well as energy-efficient Trex Deck ... [Read More]
2011/07/26

Safety Checks Ordered on Bombardier Turboprops | WSJ.com | #fasteners

BY ANDY PASZTOR Air-safety regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have ordered emergency structural inspections of Bombardier Inc. Q400 turboprops, and such mandates eventually are expected to apply to more than 350 aircraft globally. Cana... [Read More]
2011/07/26

FMW Fasteners’ e-Commerce Expansion Continues with A Complete Line of Decking Screws Now Available Online | PRweb | #fasteners

Cloud-based fastener company's latest web store addition includes decking screws for any application, budget and climate. Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 25, 2011 FMW Fasteners continues the rapid expansion of their e-Commerce offering with the ... [Read More]
2011/07/25

Strong reputation: Local bolt manufacturer ‘holds up’ multi-billion dollar projects throughout the country – Business | bnd.com | #fasteners

BY WILL BUSS - News-Democrat MADISON -- A metro-east screw and bolt manufacturing company is literally holding up multi-billion dollar projects throughout the nation. St. Louis Screw and Bolt manufactured four million steel bolts to help fasten ... [Read More]
2011/07/25

What’s Next for Fully Threaded Radio? | Fastenerblog.net | #fasteners

Posted by Traveling Salesman at 7/24/2011 9:15 PM Categories: uncategorized By Eric Dudas, guest blogger As I was editing some audio for the next episode of Fully Threaded Radio, I began jotting some main points for a show promo. In the ... [Read More]
2011/07/24

Four arrested after high speed pursuit through Sandwell | From Halesowen News | #fasteners

THE police helicopter was scrambled to help apprehend four men during a high-speed pursuit who were suspected of trying to burgle a Halesowen business last night. Four men were arrested after a a pursuit across Sandwell after the reports of an ... [Read More]
2011/07/24

Say “No” to Custom Mounting with the Balluff Modular Sensor Mounting System | Benzinga.com | #fasteners

Balluff now offers an extensive line of sensor mounting fasteners for mix-and-match flexibility. Florence, KY (PRWEB) July 21, 2011 All too often, the location and installation of industrial sensors is an oversight by many machine builders and ... [Read More]
2011/07/22