April 14, 1987 FIN – Is someone out there working on a product that could eliminate the need for mechanical
FASTENER HISTORY
October 8, 1982 FIN – The Wire Association International has established an Interwire Fastener & Springs Study Committee to explore
May 19, 2014 FIN – Deal-making activity in the global fastener industry continued at a strong pace during 2013, consultant
+ click to enlarge September 9, 2014 FIN – Hillman Companies’ management team and CCMP Capital Advisors LLC closed
October 28, 2003 FIN – Shrinking delivery times and increased service demands pose challenges for fastener distributors and suppliers. Bill
December 3, 1990 FIN – Aero Stop Nut and Continental Fasteners, Harrison, New Jersey, have a new sister company. LRG
December 12, 2002 FIN – Alcoa Inc. completed the acquisition of the assets of Fairchild Fasteners from the Fairchild Corporation.
September 28, 1994 FIN – The National Fastener Distributors Association is considering expanding to an “all-inclusive” industry organization which could
December 31, 1987 FIN – While FIN’s major focus is on news about what’s happening in the field of metallic
May 3,1991 FIN – On April 23 the ownership of Brighton-Best Socket Screw & Mfg. Co., Inc., Teaneck, New Jersey,
March 24, 1986 – Allen Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Connecticut, looks to be headed for new ownership. But you’d never know
+ click to enlarge Jim Randall Hagan: Allfast Price TriMas paid a high price for Allfast. “From a revenue and
March 19, 2013 FIN – There are walls – not just drapes – between booths. Fastener Fair Stuttgart exhibitors
March 15, 1989 FIN – Fortune Magazine in the issue of March 27 in its “Personal Investing” department (page 32)
September 28, 2009 FIN – Hook and loop fasteners made from spring steel have been developed at the Institute
August 31, 1988 FIN – Medalist Industries, Inc., Mequon (Milwaukee), Wisconsin, has entered into a joint venture agreement with
A325 (photo courtesy of Industrial Fasteners Institute). 2015 FIN ? ASTM Consolidates Structural Fastener Specifications 2015 FIN – The
March 15, 1985 – Interdrive Incorporated, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has introduced the Interdrive, a patented, air-driven tool for installing screws and
December 3, 1990 – Though many felt that Reed & Prince might have been among the fastener manufacturers which have
July 18, 1992 FIN – Product knowledge and knowing the end use of a fastener are keys to successful