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Mega Fastener Deal Closes – Global Fastener News – USA

2/27/2013 9:08:00 AM With the $850 million acquisition of Hong Kong-based Infastech, Stanley Black & Decker's engineered fastening platform, anchored by Emhart Teknologies, will total approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenues. The ... [Read More]
2013/02/27

Fastener Fair Stuttgart Opens Tuesday – Global Fastener News – USA

The first Fastener Fair took place in October 1995 at Castle Donington in the East Midlands of England. UK socket screw wholesaler Jerry Ramsdale, organizer of the exhibition, was looking to expand his business, but there was no exhibition ... [Read More]
2013/02/25

Kaindl: Aztech ISO Energy Savings Total 8% of Payroll – Global Fastener News – USA

Aztech Locknut Company is probably the first fastener manufacturer to achieve ISO 50001 energy standard certification.  But it's unlikely to be the last. (...) via Kaindl: Aztech ISO Energy Savings Total 8% of Payroll - Global Fastener News - USA. [Read More]
2013/02/19

Distributor Margins Down Despite Stable Costs – Global Fastener News – USA

The results are tallied, and the FIN Survey revealed some interesting aspects of business in the fastener industry last year, including a somewhat surprising outcome for fastener prices and manufacturing capacity. 2012 A Solid Year for Fastener ... [Read More]
2013/02/07

New Chapter for Fastener Familys 3rd Generation – Global Fastener News – USA

McIlhon & Associates Casey McIlhon announced he is closing his fastener rep agency, McIlhon & Associates, to join Assembled Products Inc. as executive vice president of sales.Assembled Products grew out of the McIlhon familys Iowa ... [Read More]
2013/02/05

The Next 26 Fastener Trade Shows … – Global Fastener News – USA

Click on Trade Shows for dates and descriptions of the next 26 fastener trade shows around the world. The list starts with what is both the next event and what may be the world's largest fastener show – Fastener Fair Stuttgart in February.... [Read More]
2013/01/28

ASTM International Launches Leadership Program – Global Fastener News – USA

The following is a press release provided to GlobalFastenerNews.com. Contact the individual company for additional information. W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – To better promote the professional development opportunities resulting from involvement in ... [Read More]
2013/01/15

Aerospace In the News – Global Fastener News – USA

The aerospace fastener market has made headlines in recent weeks. The news has ranged from routine (patents and supply awards) to extraordinary (the "comprehensive" FAA review of Boeing's 787). Below are FIN headlines involving the aerospace ... [Read More]
2013/01/14

So You Think You Know Fasteners? – Global Fastener News – USA

January 29, 2002 FIN – The Los Angeles Fastener Association put its membership to a test at its January meeting by conducting a “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” quiz on fasteners. Steve Pettyjohn, of Exact Industries and president of LAFA, ... [Read More]
2013/01/10

Report: U.S. Fastener Industry To Grow 2.3% in 2013 – Global Fastener News – USA

The following is a press release provided to GlobalFastenerNews.com. Contact the individual company for additional information. Over the last five years to 2013, the Screw, Nut and Bolt Manufacturing industry has contended with slowed productiv... [Read More]
2013/01/10