As roughly 100 firefighters battled the explosive blaze, officials closed schools and ordered residents within a mile radius to shelter-in-place.
HEADLINES
February 27
19:06
2025
A new 10% tax on all imports from China, together with the 10% duty ordered in February, will bring the total import fee on some Chinese goods to 45%.
February 27
18:07
2025
Fastener companies have begun raising prices to offset costs from President Donald Trump’s upcoming 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum.
February 27
16:41
2025
Fire that gutted SPS Technologies' fastener factory north of Philadelphia caught the attention of top-tier aerospace, Aviation Week reports.
January 23
23:31
2025
Two FIN Fastener Stock Index companies more than doubled their share value during 2024.
January 23
22:23
2025
“These promotions reflect BBI’s commitment to growth and specialization within our key divisions,” stated PR Director Rosa Hearn.
January 23
22:14
2025
President Donald Trump intends to place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China, the Associated Press reports.
January 23
21:34
2025
Fastenal Co. fastener sales declined in 2024, with higher fastener container costs in the final quarter causing product margin pressure.
December 26
23:53
2024
A majority of distributors (56%) responding to a Fastener Distributor Index survey signaled support for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose broad tariffs.
December 26
22:05
2024
“They have described just a rapidly changing global manufacturing environment, and that they are having to be very nimble about their decision making.”
December 26
20:08
2024
As the world's most populous country urbanizes and industrializes, demand for automotive and industrial fasteners could double by 2030.
December 26
18:10
2024
Würth Group patriarch signaled a substantial profit decline amid tough EU economic conditions that trimmed revenue.
November 26
22:47
2024
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledged to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.
November 26
15:15
2024
Oregon-based fastener manufacturer building a $4.3 million East Coast production facility expected to create 21 new jobs.
November 26
14:02
2024
Taiwanese fastener exports to the U.S. (its largest market) dipped a mere 0.31% in September, while fastener exports to Europe grew 14%, according to Fastener World.
November 26
13:02
2024
Despite moderation, the Fastener Distributor Index reading “still meaningfully marks the second highest monthly FDI reading in 2024.”
November 26
11:50
2024
Deal for Apopka, FL-based AFI strengthens Endries' presence in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.
October 25
14:45
2024
Anti-dumping probe scrutinizing Chinese screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts and washers, without heads.
October 25
13:35
2024
The FIN Fastener Stock Index recovered in the third quarter of 2024 as “production at U.S. factories surged in August amid a rebound in motor vehicle output.”
October 25
10:31
2024
By end market, overall sales to heavy manufacturing customers improved 1%, while sales to all other manufacturing customers increased 7.5%.
