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Fastenal Reports Solid Feb Sales – Zacks.com

 by Zacks Equity Research March 11, 2013 | Comments : 0 Recommended this article: (0) HD FAST LL TVPKF Fastenal Company ( FAST - Analyst Report ) recently announced its monthly sales numbers for Feb 2013. The company reported 3.1% year-over-y... [Read More]
2013/03/11

Fastenerblog .net: Fastener Talk,… kinda

 Just read my March 8 issue of the Kiplinger Letter.  According to the letter, the sequester will last through at least September (end of the fiscal year) and maybe into 2014.  It also suggests that "a short government shutdown later this month ... [Read More]
2013/03/11

Hillman Group Capital Trust Announces Cash Distribution On Trust Preferred Securities — CINCINNATI, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

 CINCINNATI, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hillman Companies, Inc. ("Hillman" or the "Company"), – Max W. Hillman , Chief Executive Officer of The Hillman Companies, Inc. announced today that a cash distribution has been declared by Hillman ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

Design News – Features – Selecting Fastening Components to Optimize Manufacturing Efficiencies

 When evaluating a fastener, latch, or hinge component for a new application, form, fit, and function are essential criteria. Design engineers must determine whether the product will provide the function needed by the end-user and with the level of ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

Episode #60 – We Have Assumed Control (126:10) | Fully Threaded Radio

   Download the MP3 Date: March 7, 2013 By: Fully Threaded Description: Assuming anything can be risky, especially when control is the object. Turn-around artist, Vince Chiappone, describes his experience taking the helm at The ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

US Fastener Distributor to Emerge Leaner and More Flexible | China Fastener .info

 Where is the economy headed? Georgia Foley, executive director of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association, cited contradictory economic reports: “One report is positive, then the next day, you’ll read one that’s ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

WIFI CONNECT – April 11th 6 – 8 PM – Gail Glasser, CEO of Century Fastener & Machine | Fastener Women

 Hear about Gail's adventures in career advancement in the fastener industry, and how she was recently invited to take part in the "fiscal cliff" discussions at the White House.  Come listen, learn and network with other women in the industry. Be ... [Read More]
2013/03/08

FDI: February Distribution Slows – Global Fastener News – USA

 FDI: February Distribution Slows What impact might MSC buying Barnes Distribution have? "MSC Industrial has sought ways to access fasteners, and BDNA would seem to provide that entree. But what did respondents think?" "Most did not think ... [Read More]
2013/03/07

SPIROL Releases Precision Machine Nut Catalog | American Fastener Journal

 This new catalog details the differences between Machined Nuts and Stamped Nuts, and demonstrates through Engineering Case Studies when a precision part would be beneficial. In addition, it contains the specifications for all 11 standard series of ... [Read More]
2013/03/07

Unique fastener inserts reduce risks and costs | Design World Online

 March 5, 2013 Ongoing efforts to increase fuel efficiency, tactical mobility, and payload capacity in aerospace design are driving creative efforts to reduce mass through the use of lightweight materials such as composites, aluminum, and plastics. ... [Read More]
2013/03/06