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Fastener Fair USA to offer unique educational sessions and industry insights | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Fastener professionals will have a unique opportunity to get the latest industry information, forecasts, and technical education with keynote sessions and breakouts, at the inaugural Fastener Fair USA, which will take place 11th – 12th April 2018 ... [Read More]
2018/03/22

Potential retaliatory EU tariffs on US fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 The European Commission has published a ten-page provisional list of products Europe imports from the United States, on which it is threatening to apply 25% import duties unless the EU is exempted from steel and aluminium duties imposed by President ... [Read More]
2018/03/19

Will fasteners be hit by new steel tariff? US fastener industry responds | Torque Expo

 Last week, President Trump signed an order to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the country, with exemptions for Mexico and Canada.(...) via Will fasteners be hit by new steel tariff? US fastener industry responds. [Read More]
2018/03/16

Local fastener company planning $45 million plant upgrade | wacotrib.com

 Arconic Fastening Systems & Rings, a maker of heavy-duty fasteners used on trucks and rail cars, plans a $44.8 million upgrade of its plant on Imperial Drive and is pursuing sales tax refunds from the state of Texas.(...) via Local fastener ... [Read More]
2018/03/16

GM supplier opens 75,000-square-foot distribution center in Holly Township | ABC12

 HOLLY TOWNSHIP (WJRT) (3/16/2018) - A General Motors supplier has opened a new 75,000-square-foot facility with plans to expand even more. The Shannon Precision Fastener distribution center, which opened on Jan. 2, has 35 employees. The company ... [Read More]
2018/03/16

NFDA Seeks Nominations for Fastener Professional of the Year Award – NFDA

 The National Fastener Distributors Association is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Fastener Professional of the Year award. Created in 2017, the award recognizes individuals who make exceptional contributions to their companies and to the ... [Read More]
2018/03/15

TriMas Aerospace Receives Supplier Award From Airbus | GlobeNewsWire

 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TriMas (NASDAQ:TRS) today announced that its Monogram Aerospace Fasteners business was awarded a 2017 Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Award from Airbus. “We are extremely ... [Read More]
2018/03/15

Fastener Fair USA to Bring Exhibitors from the Entire Supply Chain Together in One Place – Fastener News Desk

 Fastener Fair USA is ramping up to be the “can’t miss” event in the fastener and fixing industry. Every week, new exhibitors, educational sessions, and events are being added to Fastener Fair USA, scheduled for April 11-12, 2018, in Cleveland, ... [Read More]
2018/03/13

Trump Signs Orders on Tariffs | Global Fastener News

 The tariffs, which go into effect March 23, do not appear to directly affect fasteners and other finished steel products. But the threat of steel hikes could have a chilling effect on the U.S. economy, economists warn. Steel prices were already up ... [Read More]
2018/03/12

Red Hawk acquires composite fastener assets from Kyocera Senco | Woodworking Network

 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Red Hawk Fasteners LLC has finalized the acquisition of Kyocera Senco’s composite fastener program assets, which includes tools, fasteners and related spare parts. Red Hawk plans to support the existing business relationsh... [Read More]
2018/03/08