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November Fastener Distributor Index Dips Slightly | Inddist

R.W. Baird and FCH Sourcing Network released their monthly Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for November on Thursday, showing a slight decrease over October’s rating. Distributor commentary was mixed this month with favorable feedback on recent ... [Read More]
2018/12/21

Polish fastener market on the highway for growth | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By Marek Łangalis, owner of Olfor The fastener industry in Poland has experienced the most impressive decade in its history. Since 2009 production has doubled and export has almost tripled. For the fastener market it is currently the fastest ... [Read More]
2018/12/05

U.S. Tariff Hike On Chinese Fasteners Delayed | Global Fastener News

Section 301 tariffs of 10% on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, including a majority of fasteners manufactured in China, were scheduled to increase to 25% on January 1, 2019.(...) via U.S. Tariff Hike On Chinese Fasteners Delayed | Global ... [Read More]
2018/12/04

Taiwan CSC Announces Domestic Sales Prices for Q1 2019 | Fastener World Inc.

Adjustments for Certain Products are Listed as Below.(...) via Taiwan CSC Announces Domestic Sales Prices for Q1 2019 | Fastener World Inc. [Read More]
2018/11/28

BIAFD explores BREXIT disruption risks | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A key session at the Autumn meeting of the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) concentrated on the short-term, practical implications of the UK leaving the EU, reports Editor Will Lowry – a regular attendee at BIAFD ... [Read More]
2018/11/21

Why do we need ETAs? | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A curtain rail that does not last as planned is annoying, but not so terrible. However, what happens in an emergency when life and limb depend on the attachment or failure can result in a high potential economic damage?(...) via Why do we need ... [Read More]
2018/11/14

St. John: Customers Want to Feel Cared For | Global Fastener News

STAFDA president: One lesson from competing with Amazon and other major players “is the idea that we win when our customers win, or Mr. Bezos’s now famous mantra ‘it is all about the customer’.”(...) via St. John: Customers Want to Feel ... [Read More]
2018/11/09

Advanced Engineering celebrates 10 years in style | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Graham Stuart, Minister for Investment, hailed Advanced Engineering 2018 “the country’s largest sector show”, as exhibitors and visitors had a fantastic time, completing new contracts, developing business relationships and seeing the latest ... [Read More]
2018/11/08

Tariffs? China’s nut and bolt industry has survived them | WBFO

More than 700 companies from China’s nut and bolt industry filled an exhibition hall in Shanghai last week with booths displaying their wares. Some products are the size of a thumbnail, while others can be bigger than a book. Manufacturers in this ... [Read More]
2018/11/01

How fastener manufacturers can make the most of their sales | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By Nina Church-Adams, senior VP, marketing at Act-On Software Inc The fastener industry has been making waves in innovation in recent years as key developments in machinery and materials have led to fasteners continuously improving in quality and ... [Read More]
2018/10/29