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FTA Between S. Korea and EU to Take Effect in July, Impacting Taiwan’s Plastic, Automotive, and Electrics Industry | Fastener World Inc

After July 1st when the FTA between South Korea and EU comes into effect, 75% of Korean products within the 3 categories of electrics, machines, automobiles / motorcycles will enjoy the tariff free benefit. If included with the products already ... [Read More]
2011/06/27

Japan Fastener Imports from China for Q1 2011 | Chinafastener.info

Japan fastener imports from China in the first quarter of 2011 saw slight increase of 8.9 percent to 28,674 tonnes, taking up 53.4 percent of Japan’s total fastener imports. Import value from China jumped 13.5 percent to 5.2 billion yen, account... [Read More]
2011/06/27

Wrong Bolts in Waratah Train Seats | thetelegraph.com.au

MORE than 10,000 bolts connecting seats in the Waratah trains may need to be replaced after a worker noticed the fasteners used on the first set were wrong. The government yesterday revealed the latest farce to plague the delayed project, saying ... [Read More]
2011/06/23

Rising Steel Price Worries Fastener Industry | Global Media News

Steel prices have risen steadily over the past years, compounding cost issues for manufacturers, suppliers and end-users, says South African Mining Supplies (SAMS) MD Gunther Rindfrey. Over the past 18 months, the steel price has risen by a ... [Read More]
2011/06/17

DIN-Taschenbuch 140 | lifePR

Berlin, 17.06.2011, Dieses DIN-Taschenbuch aus der Reihe "Mechanische Verbindungselemente" ist ein wichtiges Nachschlagewerk und eine Fundstelle für technisch richtiges Handeln, ... Read the full Article via DIN-Taschenbuch 140 - Beuth Verlag GmbH ... [Read More]
2011/06/17

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode 27 “My Thumb Hurts!” | ScrewCrew.com

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode 27 “My Thumb Hurts!” Date: 2011.06.16 | I can’t wait to listen to this and get the latest fastener freak feeding, and find out what’s up with the thumb… via Fully Threaded Radio – Episode 27 “My ... [Read More]
2011/06/16

NFDA Insights – May 31 | NFDA

In This Issue ITR 2nd Quarter Report & Webinar Brazil Fastener Fair U.S. Distribution Could Help End China's Cost Edge Sales Reps Among Best Paid NFDA Fall Educational Program & Reception @ NIFS West Save on UPS Small Package and ... [Read More]
2011/06/16

Button Maker’s Bankruptcy Sale Stymies Antitrust Suit | WSJ

The allegations have all the literary ingredients for an alluring spy novel: corporate profits made from price-fixing schemes, secret meetings held throughout Europe and a conspiracy among industry giants who have a tight ... Read the full Article ... [Read More]
2011/06/15

Senators Want China to Assist Probe of Counterfeit Weapons Parts | Washington Times

China's government is refusing to assist Senate investigators probing Chinese firms that are selling counterfeit parts that have been found in high-tech U.S. weapons systems, the leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee said ... Read the full ... [Read More]
2011/06/14

Manufacturing Industry Economist Cites 3 Reasons Why Economic Slowdown Is Temporary | American Fastener Journal

Inflation Not a Threat, Japan Recovering, Cash LooseningA manufacturing industry economist says although the gloom and doom brigade has been out in force in recent weeks, and the markets reflect a new sense of impending doom, the slowdown is only ... [Read More]
2011/06/14