7/18/2011 HEADLINES NFDA 2012 Spring Meeting in Atlanta The spring 2012 annual meeting of the National Fastener Distributors Association will be held at Chateau Elan near Atlanta. The May...
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HEADLINES NEFDA Announces Workshop Topics Fastener coatings, cold heading, inserts and locknuts, thread forming fasteners and blind rivets are among the workshop topics during the New England Fastener Distributors Association...
July 18
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HEADLINES U.S. Forest Service Looking for Fastener Partners + click to enlarge L to R — Electrochemical test cell, polymer coated fastener exposed to wood extracts, electroplated fastener after exposure...
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7/18/2011 HEADLINES FACIL of Belgium Acquires FLEXALLOY + click to enlarge Belgium-based FACIL acquired FLEXALLOY from Acument Global Technologies for an undisclosed sum. James Rayburn founded Flexalloy Inc. in 1967...
July 18
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7/18/2011 12:06:00 PM HEADLINES Cardinal Fastener Files Chapter 11, Suspends Operations New ownership possible as company reorganizes + click to enlarge Grabner: Cardinal Still Profitable In an emailed statement to...
July 18
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7/18/2011 HEADLINES NIFMSE Retreats on Jumping Admission Fee 1,100% + click to enlarge Nearby Hotels Range From $34 to $309 A variety of hotels near the Sands Convention Center during...
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7/18/2011 HEADLINES EU applies tariffs on Malaysian fasteners + click to enlarge The World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body ruled that European Union duties on fasteners from China break international trade...
July 18
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7/18/2011 HEADLINES + click to enlarge Product knowledge and knowing the end use of a fastener are keys to successful purchasing, “How to Buy Fasteners” panelists advised buyers for distributors....
July 18
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7/18/2011 HEADLINES SHORTTAKES: Aztech Locknut, Bay Fastening Systems, Bryce Fastener, Durham, Global Fastener Solutions, Jinding Fastening, Powers Fasteners and Starborn Industries Aztech Locknut Company promoted Sara Vasicek to vice president...
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7/18/2011 HEADLINES Precision Castparts To Acquire Primus International + click to enlarge Precision Castparts Corp. agreed to acquire Primus International for $900 million in cash. Bellevue, WA-based Primus supplies...
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7/18/2011 10:10:00 AM HEADLINES Würth Group Worldwide Sales Up 15.1% + click to enlarge Würth Group worldwide sales increased 15.1% to EUR 4.78 billion (US$6.9b) for the first half of...
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7/18/2011 12:13:00 PM HEADLINES Toggler Anchor Acquires Wej-It Product Lines + click to enlarge Toggler Anchor System acquired the product line of Wej-It Fastening Systems effective June 25, 2011 Toggler...
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7/18/2011 1:38:00 PM HEADLINES Carpenter Technology Buying Latrobe Specialty Metals + click to enlarge Carpenter Technology agreed to acquire Latrobe Specialty Metals in a transaction valued at $558 million. The...
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6/14/2011 12:06:00 AM HEADLINES 2nd Fastener Fair India Scheduled for 2013 + click to enlarge The first Fastener Fair India drew 4,800 visitors, according to show organizer Inter Ads–Brooks Exhibitions...
June 14
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6/14/2011 11:10:00 AM HEADLINES 39 Students Participate in 1st FTI/IFI Automotive Training + click to enlarge The first Automotive Fastener Technology training program drew 39 students. The Fastener Training Institute...
June 14
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6/14/2011 3:18:00 PM HEADLINES Pac-West Plans Trade Show With Autumn Meeting + click to enlarge The Pacific-West Fastener Association announced its first Tabletop Show, to be held Friday, September 16,...
June 14
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6/14/2011 12:06:00 AM HEADLINES 3 Executives With Major Fastener Business Among Chicago’s “Fortunate 100” in Compensation + click to enlarge ITW CEO David Speer The Crain’s Chicago Business list of...
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6/14/2011 11:21:00 PM HEADLINES SBA Lauds Pilgrim Screw for Staying Viable in Changing Market + click to enlarge Courtesy Providence Journal Media Spotlight – Officials from the U.S. Small Business...
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6/14/2011 10:36:00 AM HEADLINES Tree Island Continues Executive Replacement + click to enlarge Tree Island Industries named Dale MacLean as president and CEO, effective July 18. “We are very pleased...
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6/14/2011 12:02:00 AM HEADLINES Latrobe Specialty Metals Plans IPO + click to enlarge Latrobe Specialty Metals plans to raise as much as $175 million, according to SEC documents. Funds raised...
