“This new property will allow us to enhance distribution efficiencies, expand inventory capacity and better serve our customers across the region,” stated CEO Peggy Hsieh.
Stanley Black & Decker sold Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing to Howmet Aerospace to “significantly” reduce debt and focus on its core businesses.
The group will operate in Affiliated Distributors’s Industrial & Safety - Canada and Building Supplies - Canada divisions.
New manager's prior experience includes White Cap, Buchner Manufacturing, and Kaycan.
Former chairman of Sheffield Inc. negotiated the acquisition of the Kansas City-based fastener division of Armco Steel Corporation in 1985.
The eighth edition of the Taiwan International Fastener Show is scheduled to take place from April 22-24.
“While we have not yet seen volumes return to a positive trend... we expect our volume performance to improve throughout the remainder of the fiscal year,” stated CEO Martina McIsaac.
Click Bond supplied adhesive-bonded fasteners used on the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission that launched April 1.
New director for the Fastenal School of Business began her career with the company as outside sales rep in 2010, and has served as Senior FSB Manager for the past two years.
Switzerland-based manufacturer has acquired Harald Zahn GmbH, a German provider of flat roof fastening systems.
“Thank you for your commitment and leadership to Calgary Fasteners and TFG,” the Fastener Group stated. “All the best.”
Specialty alloys supplier Carpenter Technology achieved the highest gain in the first quarter, boosted by demand for next-gen metallurgy for warfighters.
“People didn’t understand the Fastenal name and there isn’t a great Spanish translation. We went with ‘sujetar todo,’ which roughly translates to ‘hold everything.’”
Industry panelists at the Pacific-West Fastener Association spring 2026 conference predicted fastener price increases amid a metal market resurgence, increased logistics costs, and energy and labor price hikes.
The economic outlook has improved in the past year, with consumer spending at a record level and interest rates down, according to economist Christopher Thornberg.
Industrial Fasteners Institute notes North American market gains driven by infrastructure investment, reshoring initiatives, and continued demand in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
Shakeproof Sales & Engineering Director Kevin Vollmert was elected Industrial Fasteners Institute Chair for the upcoming 2026-2027 term.
Awards recognize technical and public service contributions to the North American fastener industry.
Fastener industry veteran's previous experience includes serving as Nylok GM for New Jersey and Mexico, as well as project engineer for ITW.
North American construction industry proved more dynamic than its European counterpart in 2025.

