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Sherex Get QSLM Approval For Rivet Nuts | Global Fastener News

The following is a press release provided to GlobalFastenerNews.com. Contact the individual company for additional information. Manufacturers who gain this approval must satisfy stringent quality requirements, including: having a documented ... [Read More]
2017/12/18

FDI Moderates in November | Global Fastener News

“In the November survey, 50% of respondents indicated sales were “better” relative to seasonal expectations – down vs. a record 73% in October but nevertheless still much improved vs. average 2016 levels (31%).”(...) via FDI Moderates ... [Read More]
2017/12/15

Leahy at STAFDA: Leaders Are Raised, Not Born | Global Fastener News

STAFDA president got first career job by offering to work one week for free. viz Leahy at STAFDA: Leaders Are Raised, Not Born | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2017/12/05

IFI’s Harris Retiring From “Healthy Industry” | Global Fastener News

As he retires, Harris sees a “healthy industry and healthy customers” for the fastener industry. “Boeing and all aerospace are booked with orders,” he pointed out. (...) via IFI’s Harris Retiring From “Healthy Industry” | Global ... [Read More]
2017/12/04

Autocraft USA Names Anderson President | Global Fastener News

Anderson joined Autocraft in 2012. Prior to that, he was VP of sales for Heads & Threads International from 2009-2011; VP of sales for Brighton Best International from 1994-2009; and national sales manager for Brighton Best Socket Screw Mfg. ... [Read More]
2017/11/30

Lockard: Beware of Non-Conforming Threaded Rod | Global Fastener News

There are substandard thread rods being exported to North America and a Canadian manufacturer declares it a “serious” violation of ASTM A307 standards. “This is dead serious,” Don Lockard of National Socket Screw Mfg. Ltd. said. “This is ... [Read More]
2017/11/29

Ratzenberger: Kids Need to Learn Tools | Global Fastener News

John Ratzenberger lamented that today’s kids don’t learn to use tools the way Baby Boomers and predecessors did. As keynote speaker at the 2017 Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association convention, Ratzenberger recalled Baby ... [Read More]
2017/11/29

South Korea Fastener Company Plans Facility in Kentucky | Global Fastener News

South Korea-based Taeyang Metal Industrial Co. Ltd., which manufactures fasteners and cold-rolled steel products for the automotive industry, plans to build a $15.6 million factory in Franklin, KY. Construction on the 101,000 sq ft facility is ... [Read More]
2017/11/27

SPIROL Introduces Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics | Global Fastener News

SPIROL is pleased to introduce a high performance line of Molded-in Inserts for Plastics manufactured from aluminum. The robust design of the Series 60 Blind-End and Series 61 Through-Hole Inserts consists of axial grooves to maximize torque ... [Read More]
2017/11/15

MW Industries Expands in Aerospace | Global Fastener News

MW Industries announced a business alliance with Surfeo, Nanterre, France, representing the complete product line of MW Industries metal components including springs, wire forms, stampings, machined springs, metal bellows and electroforms. “This ... [Read More]
2017/11/13