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U.S. Fastener Imports & Exports for First Half of 2011 | chinafastener.info | #fasteners

U.S. fastener imports increased 29.9 percent in value to $2.09 billion with a growth of 23.7 percent to 1.43 billion pounds in volume during the first six months of 2011, the Industrial Fasteners Institute reported.U.S. fastener exports also posted ... [Read More]
2011/09/15

FAA proposes $1.1 million fine for Southwest maintenance | USATODAY.com | #fasteners

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $1.1 million fine against a company for alleged maintenance violations involving 44 Southwest Airlines planes. [...] The complaint says Aviation Technical Services failed to accomplish five ... [Read More]
2011/09/13

Worldwide Aerospace Distributor Expands to Peachtree Corners | Peachtree Corners | #fasteners

With 40 locations in the U.S. and Canada, Bisco Industries, Inc. just recently opened a new office in Technology Park. September 7, 2011 Bisco Industries, Inc, a global distributor of electronic components, fasteners and distribution services ... [Read More]
2011/09/09

FASTENER NEWS NOW hits new high numbers in news releases posted! | American Fastener Journal | #fasteners

FASTENER NEWS NOW hits new high numbers in news releases posted! Posted Date: 09/07/2011 During the first eight months of 2011, the FASTENER NEWS NOW (FNN) tab located on the American Fastener Journal (AFJ) website (www.fastenerjournal.com) ... [Read More]
2011/09/09

USITC will Conduct Expedited Five-year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Helical Spring Lock Washers from China and Taiwan | United States International Trade Commission | #fasteners

United States International Trade Commission September 6, 2011 News Release 11-114 Inv. Nos. 731-TA-624-625 (Third Review) Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819 USITC WILL CONDUCT EXPEDITED FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING HELICAL ... [Read More]
2011/09/09

IK Investment Partners Sells France’s Etanco To 3i Group | WSJ.com | #fasteners

LONDON (Dow Jones)--IK Investment Partners Monday said it has agreed to sell French building equipment company Etanco to 3i Group PLC (III.LN). Financial details of the transaction weren't disclosed but a person familiar with the situation told ... [Read More]
2011/09/06

More Fastener Thoughts for Vegas | Fastenerblog.net | #fasteners

Posted by Traveling Salesman at 9/5/2011 8:19 AM Categories: uncategorized Another thought came to me as I was registering for the Fastener Show West. A lot of companies like to introduce new programs or new product lines at the Vegas show. That ... [Read More]
2011/09/06

Gladstone Investment Corporation Invests in SBS Industries, Inc. | PRNewswire | #fasteners

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gladstone Investment Corporation Nasdaq: GAIN "Gladstone Investment" announced today that it has partnered with management to acquire SBS Industries, Inc. "SBS". The capital to support this acquisition ... [Read More]
2011/09/04