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.
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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.”
February 26
01:14
2018
“We captured market shares in nearly all markets - a result of a systematic focus on the sales organization over many years.”
February 26
00:04
2018
Atotech North America hired Andrew Pfeifer as business manager responsible for plating, zinc flake and surface pretreatment product lines. An active member of ASTM F16, Pfeifer has worked as director...
February 01
12:32
2018
Elyria, OH-based Nelson Fastener Systems manufactures fasteners for the aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, industrial, marine and military markets.
February 01
11:23
2018
Daniel Bossard is in the seventh generation Bossard family, which founded the company in 1831 as a local hardware store in Züg, Switzerland.
February 01
10:32
2018
After growing up on the streets of Cleveland, on his first day as a high school graduate McCreight walked into Fredon Corporation in Cleveland looking for a job in manufacturing.
February 01
10:11
2018
Sales forecast for 2018 shows 3 out of 4 anticipate a sales increase; 16.7% a decrease; and 8.3% expect sales to remain the same.
February 01
08:01
2018
Founded in 1986 by brothers Robb Harbertson and Scott Harbertson, THB distributes industrial fasteners and offers services for kitting, packaging and specialized quality control.
February 01
07:10
2018
TFI is joining forces with the Bolt & Nut to create an even more dynamic platform to serve commercial and industrial clients in Florida and the Southeastern U.S., said TFI president Billy Duren.
February 01
05:09
2018
Kushnir is vice president; Richards, secretary; and Goodman, treasurer.
February 01
03:20
2018
Fastenal Co. capped a turnaround year of fastener sales growth with a double-digit performance in the fourth quarter of 2017. But while fastener sales grew, the company’s gross margin on fasteners was hurt by inflation.
February 01
01:46
2018
The new IATF automotive standard focuses on developing a quality management system, which emphasizes continuous improvement to prevent defects and waste throughout the supply chain.
