Acquisitions come amid continued investor interest in industrial manufacturing and distribution businesses that serve essential end markets.
June 22
11:37
2026
U.S. tariff shift in April to finished price burdens a “significant” number of fastener companies and other small and medium-sized enterprises in South Korea hit by 50% tariffs.
June 22
11:00
2026
“They’re joining Martin Supply to help lead the strategic growth and performance of our Fastener division, with nearly 50 years of combined experience in that industry.”
June 18
18:22
2026
“Congratulations and thank you to the entire AFC team. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our customers make achievements like this possible.”
June 18
18:22
2026
New financial executive “brings deep finance leadership experience and a strong track record helping organizations strengthen financial performance, improve controls and support growth through periods of change.”
June 18
11:49
2026
715,000 sq ft “multi-purpose facility” in suburban Cincinnati will be a distribution center as well as house offices and operational support functions.
June 17
19:22
2026
New leader earned a BS in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from KL University, and an MS in Computer Science from Purdue University.
June 17
16:45
2026
In 1956, co‑founder Barc Simpson developed the company’s first joist hanger on a punch press at his father’s window‑screen factory in Oakland, CA.
June 16
14:53
2026
New general manager will oversee day-to-day operations and help guide the strategic direction of the 70-year-old family-owned precision manufacturing company.
June 15
11:40
2026
New 17,000 sq ft facility integrates assembly, packaging, warehousing, sales, marketing and administrative functions.
June 15
11:21
2026
Customers can search using OE part numbers, or find fasteners through categories, including vehicle brand, application and fastener type.
June 12
17:40
2026
Deal combines R.L. English’s market knowledge with Jay-Cee’s fastening expertise, expanding the range of products, technical support, and value-added solutions available to customers.
June 11
11:40
2026
Deal to acquire Interstate Threaded Products establishes a new fastener platform that Rox Capital Partners plans to expand through organic growth and future acquisitions.
June 10
17:09
2026
Exports curtailed by “50% tariffs imposed under U.S. Section 232 and the soaring raw material costs resulting from... the Strait of Hormuz blockade.”
June 10
16:12
2026
New sales & business development manager joined the Saudi Arabia-based fastener manufacturer from Salaba Fasteners, where he worked for three years as sales manager.
June 09
19:45
2026
Improvement “reflect(s) acceleration in employment and supplier deliveries, partially offset by a moderation in sales (though still strong) and a slight drawdown in customer inventories.”
June 09
18:51
2026
New outside sales and product consultant holds a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from NC State Poole College of Management.
June 09
12:42
2026
New manager holds a BS in Information Technology & Administrative Management from Central Washington University, and an MBA from Western Governors University.
June 08
15:16
2026
Partnership will “support FDH’s next phase of growth with continued investment in the company’s capabilities... through both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.”
June 08
12:52
2026
Cleveland-based Supply Technologies announced a $50 million investment in infrastructure, systems and automation, including robotics.
