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Fastenerblog .net: What is your Mission Statement?

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 2/17/2013 7:52 PM Categories: uncategorized Several years ago, maybe even 20 years or so, there was a real push for companies to come up with "Mission Statements".  I cannot recall why or when these became partic... [Read More]
2013/02/18

Fastenerblog.net: FDI Index Looking Good

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 2/10/2013 11:17 PM Categories: uncategorized The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) hit 56.9 in January!  It had been in the mid-40's over the last few months so I was very happy to hear that news. The FDI is a ... [Read More]
2013/02/11

Episode #58 – Gunsolidation (114:38) | Fully Threaded Radio

 Download the MP3 Date: February 7, 2013 By: Fully Threaded Radio Description: What's driving recent rapid fire fastener company acquisitions? Was the explosive FDI rebound triggered by legitimate market growth? And what would happen in the ... [Read More]
2013/02/08

The February/March 2013 Fastener Technology | Fastener Technology International

 The February/March 2013 Fastener Technology International Magazine's Digital Edition is now AVAILABLE! via Fastener Technology International - International technical magazine for manufacturers, distributors and users of all types of fasteners.. [Read More]
2013/02/07

AFJ and U.S. Fastener Report out in circulation | American Fastener Journal

 Both the January/February issue of the American Fastener Journal and the February issue U.S. Fastener Report (digital magazine) are out in circulation this week.  G.L Huyett is the cover story with the American Fastener Journal and a story ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

Episode #57 – Thanks, Hoss (117:54) | Fully Threaded Radio

 Date: January 24, 2013 By: Fully Threaded Description: The legendary Cartwright family made its mark on the old west, just as some have made theirs on the fastener industry. Dan Zehnder welcomes industry magnate, Mr. Ed McIlhon, of Assembled ... [Read More]
2013/01/28

Fastenerblog.net: Sorting Some Things Out

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 1/27/2013 2:53 PM Categories: uncategorized Just saw where Columbus Fasteners in Columbus, Ohio was purchased by Bostwick Braun.  It is an interesting purchase.  Bostwick Braun is an industrial supplier, but not ... [Read More]
2013/01/27

Download the Jan-Mar issue of Fastener + Fixing Technology

 The latest edition of Fastener + Fixing Technology 
is now available online. Here are the features and reports: All content © Fastener + Fixing Technology Magazine 2013. Part of the Mack Brooks Group Industry news • Latest fastener ... [Read More]
2013/01/23

Fastenerblog .net: Domestic Manufacturing is Cool

 Categories: uncategorized I have been to several fastener manufacturing plants. A number of them are very memorable to me. Chicago Hardware and their forging hammers. Kerr Lakeside making domestic socket heads. R&D Fasteners and their impress... [Read More]
2013/01/20

Light Up Your Fastener Freaky World | ScrewCrew.com

 More and more of the world is appreciating the form of the fastener.  Here are some screw lamps.  The dimensions probably don’t meet ISO specs, but they are still cool.(...) via Light Up Your Fastener Freaky World | ScrewCrew.com. [Read More]
2013/01/18