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The Sum of All Advantages: How a Sleeper Stock has Outperformed Apple | Forbes

 If you have been following Apple’s NASDAQ:AAPL stock closely, you wouldn’t expect to find another stock that has outperformed it, not at least among old retailers selling screws, and bolts. Yes, screws and bolts, that’s what retailer Fastenal ... [Read More]
2012/03/30

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Announces Year End Earnings – NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire

 NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (NYSE Amex, symbol: CVR) today announced audited results for the year 2011 as summarized below: CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO. Summary of Consolidated Results of ... [Read More]
2012/03/29

Alcoans help clean up Strathearn Historical Museum | Ventura County Star

 Helping the Community-On Saturday March 24, 2012 over forty Alcoa Fastening Systems(AFS)-Simi Valley employees, families and friends came together to beautify the Strathearn Historical Park and Museum by cleaning up the museum’s exhibit to prepare ... [Read More]
2012/03/29

Contractor Supply – Simpson Torq-Cut Self-Undercutting Anchor Now Code Listed to IBC and IRC

 Code report verifies compliance with 2012, 2009, 2006 and 2003 IBC and IRC. Simpson Strong-Tie was recently issued ICC-ES ESR-2705 for the Torq-Cut self-undercutting anchor for cracked and uncracked concrete.Simpson Strong-Tie was recently issued ... [Read More]
2012/03/26

Pentagon at risk of buying counterfeit parts, say congressional auditors | The Washington Post

 Counterfeit parts whose sources knowingly misrepresent where they come from have the potential to disrupt the Defense Department’s supply chain, delay missions, affect the integrity of weapons’ systems and even endanger service members’ lives, ... [Read More]
2012/03/26

February Economic Outlook Report Released | NFDA – National Fastener Distribution Association

 US macroeconomic conditions remain positive as we move through the first quarter of 2012. While the rate of growth has slowed over the past 10 months, indicators point to ongoing economic expansion for the next two years. Our major benchmark of ... [Read More]
2012/03/26

Round Table Event –“Your Fastener Future” | American Fastener Journal

 Posted Date: 03/26/2012 ***** A Nuts and Bolts look at the Global Economy***** There is sure to be lively discussions as Mike Smith facilitates the evening with 4 industry respected speakers. Come prepared for an enlightened view of our ... [Read More]
2012/03/26

Changes in Importing Fasteners | Fastenerblog.net

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 3/25/2012 3:36 PM Recently, there has been a lot of talk about "re-shoring". The idea that manufacturers are bring jobs/manufacturing back to the U.S. after they had been sent overseas to take advantage of real or ... [Read More]
2012/03/25

New Torque Wrench for Pin Fastening Applications By Mountz Inc. | Einpresswire

 /EINPresswire.com/ San Jose, Calif., - Mountz Inc. introduces a new cam-over torque wrench designed with a "Through Hole Spindle" for Pin Fastening applications, which cannot be gripped in the conventional manner. Fasteners such as HI-LITE(R), ... [Read More]
2012/03/23

As clear as daylight | Vision Systems Design #fastlink

 As clear as daylightBy Andy WilsonThis month, a leading engineering integrator of robotic and machine vision systems and a fastening technology company announced they had joined forces to introduce robotic capabilities uniquely engineered for a ... [Read More]
2012/03/23