American Fastener Journal

Southco, Inc. is excited to announce our recent acquisition of DFCI Solutions, Inc. | American Fastener Journal

DFCI is a US based manufacturer of quick access fasteners and specialty latching mechanisms with a strong presence in the commercial and military aerospace markets, where they have been a supplier for over 80 years. DFCI traces its roots to the ... [Read More]
2014/12/11

General Inspection ships out 3 LaserLabTMs to one of the world’s largest fastener | American Fastener Journal

General Inspection, LLC Gi has shipped out three new LaserLabTMs to one of the world’s largest fastener manufactures. Two LaserLabs will go to Illinois and one will be shipped to the manufactures Mexico plant. Each LaserLab features the patented ... [Read More]
2014/12/08

US Department Announces Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review on Steel Threaded Rods from China | American Fastener Journal

The US Department of Commerce on 3rd December announced the final results of antidumping duty administrative review on steel threaded rods from China. The Commerce sets 47.62% as the dumping duty margin for IFI & Morgan Ltd. and RMB Fasteners ... [Read More]
2014/12/08

German Fastener Magnate Should not be Ignored | American Fastener Journal

Since the very beginning of 2007, Chinese fastener industry has been in an unstable situation. Changes coursed by competition bring a new situation, while domestic fastener manufacturers will meet new challenge. Multinational magnates come to China ... [Read More]
2014/12/07

Baosteel Stainless expects higher nickel prices in 2015 | American Fastener Journal

It is reported that Yao Qizhong, a senior analyst of Baosteel Stainless Steel Co. at 2014 SMM China Metals Summit said that nickel price is expected to rise in 2015.(...) via Baosteel Stainless expects higher nickel prices in 2015. [Read More]
2014/12/07

World Demand for Industrial Fasteners | American Fastener Journal

World Demand for Industrial Fasteners to Reach $93.8 Billion in 2018 Worldwide demand for industrial fasteners is forecast to climb 5.4 percent annually through 2018 to $93.8 billion, accelerating from the 2008-2013 pace. Increases in motor vehicle, ... [Read More]
2014/11/26

Southern Fastening Systems and Carlson Systems Combine to Create the Nation’s Leading Fastening and Packaging Company | American Fastener Journal

Southern Fastening Systems and Carlson Systems announced today the combination of two longtime leaders in fasteners, fastening systems, and packaging at the 38th Annual STAFDA trade show and conference. Today at the 38th Annual STAFDA trade show and ... [Read More]
2014/11/11

Anshida to supply fasteners for Chinese aeroplanes | American Fastener Journal

Wuxi Anshida Hardware Co.,Ltd. has signed a cooperative agreement with China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) in which, starting in the second half of 2014, Anshida will produce titanium alloy fasteners in three to four kinds of ... [Read More]
2014/11/03

Atlantic Fasteners moving into new building by year end | American Fastener Journal

Atlantic Fasteners is moving from its West Springfield, MA location by the end of 2014, setting up shop just four and a half miles up the road in neighboring Agawam. The 44,500 square foot building in the Agawam Industrial Park, has nearly 6,000 of ... [Read More]
2014/11/02

Simpson Strong-Tie hits $2 million milestone in donations to Habitat for Humanity | American Fastener Journal

Simpson Strong-Tie reached the $2 million donation mark this year in its partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The company has had a national sponsorship with Habitat for Humanity International for seven years, and plans on continuing its commitm... [Read More]
2014/11/02