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Fastenal pays $6.2M to settle government complaint – Bloomberg

 WASHINGTON (AP) — Fastenal Co., which makes nuts, bolts and other fasteners, as well as tools and other products, agreed Thursday to pay the U.S. government $6.25 million to settle a claim it had overcharged the government for hardware. The ... [Read More]
2011/01/13

Vanderlande implements Zone Picking System in Fabory’s new warehouse in Brno, Czech Republic | LogisticsIT.com

 Vanderlande has been selected to implement a Zone Picking System for Fabory in Brno. Vanderlande was chosen because of the long-standing relationship with Fabory, as well as system robustness and design. The project will be going into operation mid ... [Read More]
2011/01/07

The SMART-BIT® Pre-Drilling and Countersinking Tool from Starborn Industries Receives International Patents in Australia & Canada | PR.com

 Edison, NJ, January 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded on its domestic and international sales success of its SMART-BIT® pre-drilling ... [Read More]
2011/01/07

China Sourcing Report: General Hardware – Market Research Reports | Research and Markets

 China's general hardware industry is optimistic of strong sales in 2011, with growth projections reaching 30 percent. Makers are positive that overseas demand will continue to strengthen amid the gradual recovery of the global economy. Customs ... [Read More]
2011/01/07

Hillman buys distributor Servalite | Business Courier

 Hillman Cos. Inc. has acquired Servalite, an East Moline, Ill.-based distributor of fasteners and hardware. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. According to a press release, Servalite specializes in speciality fasteners and "... [Read More]
2011/01/06

Powers Fasteners Announces New BIM Objects on ARCAT.com

 SHELTON, CT - ARCAT, a major publisher of building product information has developed and posted on its site, data rich AutoDesk Revit BIM objects for Powers Fasteners. Anyone can use these objects at no charge. In addition to creating accurate ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Acument – Corporation moves headquarters to Sterling Heights – News – Source Newspapers

 2010-12-22 - Acument Global Technologies Inc., a maker of fasteners for a variety of industries such as aerospace, defense and automotive, has moved its corporate headquarters to its Sterling Heights manufacturing plant. The $1.92 million project ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Wrong screw caused courthouse accident in Salem » Local News » SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

 By Tom Dalton Staff writer The Salem News Wed Jan 05, 2011, 05:58 AM EST SALEM — The heavy exterior wall panel that fell last summer from the $106 million state courthouse under construction on Federal Street, seriously injuring a worker, ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Taiwan San Shing Fastech’s sales revenue grows in 2010 | Yieh Corp Steel Market News

 According to the news report, San Shing Fastech, one of the major fasteners producers in Taiwan, the company’s sales revenue in 2010 is much better than that in last year. San Shing's products are mainly for automobile usage; about 85% of the ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Trinity adds new midwest distribution center – Quad Cities Online

 Press release submitted by Trinity Supply Chain Solutions Davenport, Iowa. (January 3, 2011) –– Trinity is expanding with 73,000 sq. ft. of new distribution warehouse space in Muscatine, Iowa. The facility's address is 730 Clay Street, ... [Read More]
2011/01/03