Mexico is a key destination for strengthening resilience and fastener supply chains, bringing manufacturing closer to end markets, according to Taiwan External Trade Development Council CEO Simon Wang.
Based in Singapore, new head of sales for Asia joined Supply Technologies from Wesco Anixter, where he managed sales for 18 months.
He brings experience leading finance functions in manufacturing environments, including stamping, machining, and multi-process manufacturing.
U.S. Customs estimates that it owes a total of $166 billion in tariff refunds, with the initial refund phase tackling the majority of affected imports.
Contract supports Bulten’s expansion within C-parts distribution, with a focus on value-added services such as kitting, inventory management and supply chain solutions.
Deal to buy Rol-Flo Engineering in Rhode Island provides India-based Kadimi with a U.S. manufacturing base for greater access to the fast-growing aerospace market.
Integrating robotics, machine vision, and real-time torque analytics, Vicomm Technology’s solution enhances precision, traceability, and efficiency in automated assembly.
Former president of Sems and Specials became interested in fasteners at 14 when his father helped start fastener manufacturer Rumco.
“The time has come for company and for me to begin a new chapter,” he stated. “It has truly been a privilege to spend my career there.”
The Vossloh Fastening Systems plant in Kunshan, China, has produced 150 million tension clamps in the past two decades, Railway Supply reports.
First quarter revenues increased, supported by stronger orders booked in the second half of 2025 and sustained backlog demand.
“Fastening is in my blood, I started my career as a college intern selling fasteners,” the new sales director stated.
Founded in 1935, Homberg, Germany-based KAMAX reports over €700 million in annual sales from 2.8 billion fasteners and complex cold-formed parts.
Direct fasteners/hardware (OEM) sales increased 13.8% in the opening quarter of 2026, driven by rising industrial demand in March.
Fastener industry veteran was promoted to VP of Stelfast, a division of LindFast Solutions Group.
“Increasing geopolitical uncertainties and trade policy tensions continue to keep the market environment volatile, with impacts that cannot yet be foreseen.”
She joined LSG in 2025 as executive assistant with an Associate of Science degree in paralegal studies from Fisher College.
Fastener World published a strongly-worded report on the crushing effects of U.S. wars — both trade and military — on fastener manufacturers in Taiwan.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the partnerships, the support, and the countless interactions with colleagues, customers, partners, and this community.”
New director will continue managing Grizzly Supply and the retail side of Cable Ties Unlimited.

