Show management projects 650 exhibitors and 4,500 attendees at the 2023 International Fastener Expo on October 9-11 in Las Vegas.
HEADLINES
July 27
23:45
2023
During the first six months of 2023, the FIN Fastener Stock Index grew 24%, more than doubling gains by an index of related industrial stocks.
July 27
23:30
2023
3D printed parts can minimize waste, streamline inventory management and contribute to a more sustainable automotive repair ecosystem.
July 27
23:15
2023
The key to succession is “family leadership passion” and family involvement, Dr. Jim Ruetz told the National Fastener Distributors Association.
July 27
22:37
2023
While some respondents pointed to evidence of reshoring, others claimed nearshoring is occurring as customers move business from China to Mexico.
June 27
17:41
2023
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract covering workers at all 29 West Coast ports....
June 27
17:05
2023
While EV manufacturing involves technical issues requiring new fastener solutions, U.S. fastener experts remain confident that Taiwanese suppliers can deliver, according to Wards Auto.
June 27
16:13
2023
Buyers want less product from Asia, more face time with suppliers and multiple approved sources, State of the Industry panelists told the National Fastener Distributors Association annual meeting.
June 27
13:46
2023
Jim Degnan of S. W. Anderson will lead the National Fastener Distributors Association.
June 27
13:02
2023
“Lose the losers,” economist Patrick Lucas advised National Fastener Distributors Association members.
June 27
12:15
2023
“Mixed economic signals continued to push and pull our business,” one respondent said.
June 27
12:13
2023
The drop in May ended a 27-month stretch of fastener revenue growth for the Minnesota-based industrial bellwether.
June 27
11:39
2023
An industrial internet platform has been set up to offer digital factory solutions for fastener manufacturers.
June 27
11:31
2023
Muscatine, IA-based White Distribution and Supply is AFC's sixth acquisition of 2023.
June 27
11:29
2023
Camcar partner Ttapdrive AS is the Norwegian company that created the Ttap brand of drive systems.
June 27
11:04
2023
Founded in 1966 by John and Helen Walker, Denver-based Fasteners Inc. distributes the Huck Fastening System.
May 29
23:13
2023
Germany accounted for 39.4% of sales. The companies outside Germany also posted a successful financial year with an increase in sales of 19.4%. Top performers included the U.S. and Europe.
May 29
22:56
2023
“There are no major structural imbalances in the economy,” Dr. Chris Thornberg declared. “Everybody has cash on hand.”
May 29
21:11
2023
“We have wanted Fastbolt as part of the AFC family for several years,” stated AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin.
May 29
18:26
2023
“Bill Derry lends the strategic direction that has played a significant role in Field’s 19% year-over-year growth for the past 30 years.”
