| Utah Screw Manufacturer Buys HS Fasteners |
"Both companies have a well-established reputation in the industry and we feel our offerings are a natural fit," said a company executive.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Simpson Mfg. Completes Dura-Vent Deal |
Dura-Vent designs, engineers and manufactures venting systems for gas and wood burning appliances.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Hand Amputation Leads OSHA To Fine Alabama Fastener Plant $2 Million |
"This employer knowingly exposed these workers to serious injuries," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Lawson Products Sells Assembly Component Systems |
ACS is a provider of supply chain management solutions for a range of fasteners and components to durable goods manufacturers throughout North America.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Fires Prompt Ferrari To Replace 458 Fender Adhesive with Rivets |
A faulty adhesive that reportedly caused Ferrari's new 458 Italia model to spontaneously catch fire has prompted the Italian carmaker to issue a recall on more than 1,200 of the luxury sport cars.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| What's Weighing Down Transpacific Shipping Rates? |
Rates to all 15 key markets served by lines from Shanghai reportedly fell in August, even as the height of the peak season approached.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Wire Producers to Hold Government Day in D.C. |
Congressman to speak to AWPA
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| China Steel Cuts Wire Rod Prices Amid Overcapacity |
Crude steel production jumped 28% in the first half of 2009, while demand grew at a more modest pace of 10.7%.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Elgin Fastener Group Names New Quality VP |
New vice president to handle all quality-related functions at each division, including Black Belt training and implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Industrial Nut Co. Celebrates 102 Years |
Industrial Nut was founded in 1908 as Brightman Hammered Nut & Manufacturing Co., which made special machinery and nuts in Sandusky, OH.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Distributor Markets "Buy American" History |
"The debate over whether to 'Buy American' can be said to date back to the Boston Tea Party."
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Surface Finishing Show to Co-Locate with Fastener Tech 11 |
June 13-13, 2011, Chicago events include seminars, trade show.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Judge Denies Fastenal Motion to Dismiss Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit |
Judge denied Fastenal's motion to dismiss B&B Hardware's lawsuit accusing Fastenal of violating an exclusivity contract dating back to 1999.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Esparza Now Sourcing for Active Screw |
Action Threaded Acquisition Expands Illinois-based Distributor
Saturday, August 28, 2010
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| General Fasteners' Displaced Workers Eligible for Federal TAA Program |
Aid available for Richmond, Indiana workers losing jobs due to imports or out-of-country production shift.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Economic Treaty Expanding Philippines Fastener Factories for Taiwan Companies |
Taiwan MT-Tek investing $12 million in first year
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Partial Wire Fastener Assemblies Prompt $24 million American Airlines Fine |
The FAA said fasteners holding wires together were improperly spaced, though sometimes by a few centimeters.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| China Steelmakers Hike September Prices |
End users are operating with not very big inventories, but traders are more active in rebuilding stocks.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Acument Names TORX Quality Award Winners |
Acument Global Technologies named 13 fastener manufacturers and five drive tool producers.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Big Red Fasteners Repeats on INC.'s 5,000 List |
For the second straight year, Oklahoma-based Big Red Fasteners was named to Inc. magazine's list of the 5,000 fastest growing private U.S. companies.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| EFC Looking to Expand into Military and Aerospace Markets |
"EFC has a strong track record of business growth... and will substantially strengthen this trend through the acquisition of a current Aerospace Distributor," stated CEO Doug Adams.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Downsized Western Tool Exits Chapter 11 |
Once 59 stores, the fastener, hand & power tool company now has 20 in five states.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Trifast Eyes Demand in Asia and U.S. |
Key operational targets for year 2010/11 include vendor development, internal warehousing, logistics and freight, transactional sales within the UK and Europe.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Nucor Fastener Appeals Moving Forward |
The company's trade dispute with Asian fastener producers continues to make its way through the U.S. Court of International Trade. A date has been set for oral argument in one appeal, while briefs continue to be filed in the other.
Monday, August 23, 2010
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| Sundram Fasteners Gears Up for Expansion |
Sundram chairman Suresh Krishna said his company has set aside Rs 150 crore for expansion in the coming year.
Monday, August 23, 2010
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| Lucas and McGuire Start Importing Service |
Distributor-only model "will 'pull' an aggregate of high-volume, commodity fasteners for procurement overseas by its members," as well as offer freight discounts and yearly rebates.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| Aerospace Fastener Workers Get Chance to Use F-35 Simulator |
About the size of a small car, the simulator has realistic cockpit and video screens to depict what a real pilot would experience, including flying at more than the speed of sound.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| Cable Tie Express Names Johnson Agency |
Johnson to Rep in 6 Eastern States
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| Fastener Company Accused of Involvement in Apple Kickback Case |
The company was one of at least six named in the computer giant's civil lawsuit against a former global supply manager accused of accepting kickbacks in exchange for inside information.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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| Modern Plating Receives GM Certification |
Approved for GMW4700 zinc nickel finishes.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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| Missing Fasteners On Military Aircraft Prompt 'Executive Level' Plant Review |
Officials said that fasteners missing from wing installations didn't create "immediate safety-of-flight concerns" and no aircraft required grounding for maintenance.
"A comprehensive engineering analysis concluded that the components missing fasteners had substantial margins-of-safety and determined future repair thresholds."
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| KVT Koening Relocating North American Headquarters |
Madison, CT-based firm supplies high-end sealing plugs and fasteners for the aerospace, automotive, machinery, electronics and construction industries.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Fastenal Targets Supply Business To U.S. Troops in Combat |
Fastenal had to create a new process channel from its Minnesota headquarters to meet the packaging, RFID labeling and testing standards required for this area of the military. But the payoffs could be worth the effort.
"The federal government is the largest potential customer in the country," a company official stated.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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| Stanley Black & Decker Upgraded to 'Outperform' |
"We believe Stanley Black & Decker embarks on a growth strategy of shifting its business portfolio toward favored growth markets through acquisitions and divestiture."
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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| ITW Fastener Sales on the Rise |
Overall ITW revenue improved 16%, including a 13% boost in organic sales.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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