Select 2014-18 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles recalled "for loose steering wheel bolts that could lead to a steering wheel detaching from steering column."
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March 20
04:13
2018
March 20
03:03
2018
Managing director Ken McCreight announced the IFI has 27 new members, and plans to launch an online apprenticeship training program.
March 20
02:35
2018
Commentary “again skewed largely positive” overall. One respondent indicated “sales are up 15% YTD.”
March 20
02:06
2018
ISO certified manufacturer and master distributor of non-threaded fasteners acquires the HANDI-CHEK packaged goods business of ITW Shakeproof Industrial Products.
March 20
01:57
2018
Composite fastener program assets include tools, fasteners and related spare part
March 20
01:52
2018
The 2018 International Fastener Expo will be October 30-November 1 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
March 20
01:15
2018
May 2-4, 2018, Southwestern Fastener Association spring conference includes moderator Baron Yarborough and panelists Tricia Dyer, Jake Davis and John Longyear. Expo follows on May 4.
March 20
00:48
2018
Registration discount available online for the April 10-12, 2018, events.
March 20
00:10
2018
Spring Bolt & Nut Manufacturing received API Q1 and 20E certifications from the American Petroleum Institute for fastener manufacturing for equipment suppliers. Spring is certified to ISO 9001:2015. Spring Bolt...
February 26
21:50
2018
U.S. steel users warned against the tariff, Global Trade Magazine reports. A letter signed by the Industrial Fasteners Institute and 14 other trade associations representing over 30,000 US steel-using manufacturers warned that the entire U.S. steel supply chain “will be damaged by restrictions on steel imports.”
February 26
11:24
2018
STAFDA president is “fiercely committed to building long-term, mutual-profitable relationships with our customers, employees and suppliers.” Instead of badgering for a lower price, St. John said the mutually better approach is to ask, “What do I need to do to get a better price?”
February 26
07:02
2018
Fastener exports from China increased 5.8% during 2017, according to Customs data compiled by ChinaFastener.Info. The export value rose 11.3% during the period.
February 26
06:03
2018
“In the January survey, a full 82% of respondents indicated sales were ‘better’ relative to seasonal expectations – the highest percentage recorded since FDI inception,” according to R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey.
February 26
05:52
2018
The five-story, 30,000 sq ft commercial office building recently underwent a $1 million face-lift, according to the Baltimore Sun.
February 26
05:19
2018
NEFCO adds Mid-Atlantic states to NY - New England base.
February 26
04:04
2018
Topics: Cybersecurity; Prop 65 Compliance; Managing Thinking Under Pressure; and Economic Forecast.
February 26
03:20
2018
The application deadline for the next Fastener Training Institute scholarships is June 1, 2018.
February 26
02:25
2018
Sales in the U.S. increased 10.5%, while total North American sales improved 11.6%.
February 26
01:44
2018
“Increased aerospace volume in both engines and airframes coupled with strong net cost savings more than offset unfavorable price and mix.”
February 26
01:30
2018
“Global production of cars and commercial vehicles increased and the U.S. market for commercial vehicles and agricultural machines recovered much more quickly than expected.”
