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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

Fastenal Sales, Headcount Accelerate In February | Inddist

Winona, MN-based Fastenal — No. 7 on Industrial Distribution's Big 50 List — reported its 2018 February sales information on Tuesday, led by continued strong year-over-year (YoY) sales growth, with daily sales outpacing January's.(...) via ... [Read More]
2018/03/07

Fastener supplier in the growth fast lane – newsexaminer.com

A Connersville business formerly occupying a space of 350 square feet has moved into larger facilities and is growing. Jason Graves founded CK Fasteners in January 2015, working out of a space behind an auto repair facility near the Connersville ... [Read More]
2018/02/28

Colony Hardware Corp. Acquires Florida’s Allied Fastener & Tool | Inddist

Orange, CT-based Colony Hardware Corporation recently announced that it has purchased the assets of Lake Worth, FL-based Allied Fastener & Tool for an undisclosed amount. Colony Hardware is a distributor of tools, equipment, fasteners, ... [Read More]
2018/02/28

St. John Seeks ‘Mutually Profitable’ Supply Channel | Global Fastener News

STAFDA president is “fiercely committed to building long-term, mutual-profitable relationships with our customers, employees and suppliers.” Instead of badgering for a lower price, St. John said the mutually better approach is to ask, “What ... [Read More]
2018/02/26

Atotech North America Hires Pfeifer | Global Fastener News

Fastener industry veteran will manage the company’s plating (zinc and zinc-nickel), zinc flake and surface pretreatment product lines.(...) via Atotech North America Hires Pfeifer | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2018/02/26

NFDA awards five new scholarships for Fastener Training Week – NFDA

The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) has awarded six scholarships for Fastener Training Week, an advanced fastener technical training program produced by the Fastener Training Institute.(...) via NFDA awards five new scholarships ... [Read More]
2018/02/22

Abatements Approved For Columbus Expansions – Inside INdiana Business

COLUMBUS - The Columbus City Council has unanimously approved tax abatements for three companies. The Republic reports Rightway Fasteners Inc., Cintas Corp. and Tipton Mills Foods are planning a total of $16 million in expansions or new equipment ... [Read More]
2018/02/22

NFDA to Partner with Caliper Corporation To Support Hiring and Talent Development Efforts – NFDA

National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) and Caliper, a New Jersey-based firm that helps businesses to select talent and develop their workforces, have announced a business partnership designed to make personnel decisions – from hiring to ... [Read More]
2018/02/20