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39th Annual Convention Opens in Phoenix – Global Fastener News – USA

 While the STAFDA’s 1,040 distributor members – who have 5,646 branches – generally handle more than fasteners their top fastener categories are: #9 Threaded fasteners with 73% of STAFDA distributors selling; #12 Drywall Screws at 71%; #19 ... [Read More]
2015/11/09

A Gloomy October In Industrial Distribution – Manufacturing

 These past few weeks, nearly a dozen of companies on Industrial Distribution's 2015 Big 50 List have reported their financials for their most recent completed quarter. For most, that's Q3, finishing at the end of September. But no matter what ... [Read More]
2015/11/06

Modern Plating Corporation Introduces Zinc Nickel PLUS Ultra High Corrosion Resistant Finish – | FastenerJournal

   Modern Plating Corporation today announced the introduction of Zinc Nickle PLUS, an ultra high corrosion resistant version of its popular zinc nickel finish. Available in either black or clear, Zinc Nickel PLUS is an electroplated ... [Read More]
2015/11/06

Latest FIN Issue Now Online -Global Fastener News

 Fastener Distributor Index results,FIN coverage of the 2015 National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo in Las Vegas, keys to inspiring manufacturers' reps and acquisition news, along with information on the latest trends, personnel changes ... [Read More]
2015/11/06

MW Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Servometer & BellowsTech — PRNewswire/ —

 MW Industries, a leading provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, announced today the acquisition of Servometer and BellowsTech, world leading manufacturers of precision engineered ... [Read More]
2015/11/06

Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings celebrates 30th anniversary with $2.5M investment | Love Shrewsbury

 Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings (AFSR), Telford Industrial Fasteners Operations, celebrated its 30th anniversary last month, with the announcement of a $2.5M investment in the business. Established as Huck Fasteners in 1985, the company was ... [Read More]
2015/11/06

Lockbolts Provide Alternative to Welding for Manufacturer of Refrigerated Trucks | Assembly Magazine

 In the far north section of Italy sits the Piedmont region, where one can find a number of industrial cities. One of the largest and most well-known is Turin, home of FIAT automobiles. At the other end of the spectrum is tiny Occimiano, which has a ... [Read More]
2015/11/05

TriMas Announces Bolt-On Acquisition in Aerospace Segment | Business Wire

 TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) – a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products – announced today that it has acquired certain assets and personnel related to Parker Hannifin’s Tolleson, Arizona facility, which manufa... [Read More]
2015/11/05

Southwest Fastener welcomes new sales manager – Contractor Supply Magazine

 Chuck Laverdure has worked with Snap-on, Kimball Midwest and Matco Tools. Southwest Fastener is pleased to announce that Chuck Laverdure has joined their team as Sales Manager. In his new role, Chuck will be managing the Outside Sales force for ... [Read More]
2015/11/05

Major investment as Alcoa hits milestone « Shropshire Star

 The Stafford Park-based company, which makes industrial fasteners, was set up as Huck Fasteners in 1985, before being acquired by Alcoa and renamed Alcoa Fastening Systems in 2002. Last year, it became Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings (AFSR) ... [Read More]
2015/11/05