“We believe the combination of LSG and Star will give our collective customers unparalleled ability to meet all of their fastener needs with one company,” said LindFast CEO Bill Niketas.
July 24
17:11
2022
Cyber crime is a legitimate business in other countries, Will Snyder of WTC Business Technology Services told National Fastener Distributors Association members. “Plan for a cyber incident to happen…It is not IF, but WHEN!”
July 21
15:55
2022
Rising concerns over fuel efficiency and emission levels are impelling airlines to opt for lighter materials, which is projected to create a demand for fasteners made of titanium and aluminum.
July 18
11:56
2022
Traditionally, operators at General Motors (Detroit) installed rivet nut fasteners into vehicle bodies with a handheld power screwdriver. Despite such a time-consuming process, GM increased the number of fasteners on each side of the vehicle from four to five, according to Goebel Fasteners. A fastener handling system solved the problem.
June 28
13:26
2022
The tariffs, seen as retaliation for EU duties on Chinese fasteners, will be imposed from June 29, Reuters reports.
June 22
12:07
2022
Initially a gasket manufacturer, Lamons began producing fasteners in 1997 and expanded in specialty fasteners with the 2010 acquisition of South Texas Bolt & Fitting.
June 13
12:37
2022
The Vogelsang name entered the North American fastener industry in 1972 distributing Rollpins made in Europe by Joerg Vogelsang.
June 08
11:13
2022
New Oak Brook, IL, location for August 21-26 events.
May 25
22:14
2022
A positive company culture means the chance of employees leaving “goes down substantially,” strategist Lisa Ryan told participants of a Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association webinar.
May 19
23:16
2022
The specialty distribution company includes MRO c-parts distributor Lawson Products, OEM supply chain services provider Gexpro Services, and TestEquity, an electronic test & measurement solutions provider.
May 17
12:00
2022
Brahimi, Claus, Medcalf & Vertullo on “Ask the Experts” panel.
May 10
12:25
2022
Chin Well Fasteners and Chin Herr Industries parent company Chin Well Holdings Bhd signed a 25-year solar power purchase agreement, the New Straits Times reports.
May 05
22:11
2022
Vescovini Group manufactures more than 1.32 billion industrial fasteners, including nuts, bolts and axles, from 75,000 tons of steel annually to supply 2,500 customers in the automotive, construction and agricultural machinery sectors.
April 18
21:18
2022
The report highlights the company’s “commitment and approach to sustainability, as well as detailed results against its key metrics, which are designed to drive significant positive impacts.”
April 14
18:51
2022
Introduction of electric and hybrid models has changed engineered approaches and led to the development of different types of fastener that are more durable and permanent solutions, according to a new report by Global Market Insights.
April 08
00:40
2022
The economy is back and even “overheated,” which can lead to cyclical risks, economist Christopher Thornberg said.
March 25
01:03
2022
Jun Xu of Brighton-Best International, Tim Roberto of Star Stainless Screw and Chris Donnell of Scanwell Logistics were panelists at the 2022 Pac-West spring conference.
March 11
12:23
2022
The 387,558 sq ft building in Roanoke, VA, will be the single largest Würth facility in North America.
March 08
12:14
2022
Most trade shows were postponed or canceled during the pandemic beginning in 2020, some returned in 2021 and most are scheduled for 2022.
March 03
11:29
2022
“I am deeply concerned and troubled by the situation in Ukraine,” stated Reinhold Würth, chairman of the supervisory board of the Würth Group’s Family Trusts. “Our thoughts are with our employees and their families, as well as with all people that are currently seeking refuge from the war.”
