1/10/2011 HEADLINES SFA Spring Topics: Electroplating, Company Branding and Social Media Electroplating, company branding and social media are topics for the Southwestern Fastener Association spring conference. SFA will meet March...
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1/10/2011 HEADLINES Russian Producer to Supply Titanium for Aerospace Fasteners Vsmpo-Avisma Corporation will supply billets for aerospace fasteners. The Russian titanium producer supplies billets to its North-American partner. Universal Stainless...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES SHORTTAKES: A. Lyons, Allfast, BE Aerospace, Dyson, Falcon Metal, Fastening Systems, GlobalSpec and Sherex A. Lyons & Company Inc. formed a fastener division headed by vice president of...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES 2010 Quips of the Year Economist Brian Beaulieu observed that most of the National Fastener Distributors Association members in the room could retire or be on “the wrong...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES CLASSIFIED: Fastener Engineer (Metro-Detroit) – All State Fastener Corporation This full-time position is responsible for all application engineering for the company’s various internal and external customers, meeting program...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES CLASSIFIED: Purchasing Manager (Metro-Detroit) – All State Fastener Corporation This full time position is primarily responsible for purchase and distribution of fasteners, evaluating vendor quotes and utilizing appropriate...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES CLASSIFIED: Branch Manager (Canada/Tecumseh, ON) – All State Fastener of Canada A full time position will provide management, inventory control, coordinate logistics, will plan, direct staff and provide...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES CLASSIFIED: Regional Manager – Ohio Valley If a career with an organization that rewards performance and provides a stable and supportive environment for its associates sounds good, Endries...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES CLASSIFIED: Applications Engineer Fastenal seeks qualified persons for a full-time position in their Applications Engineering department. Applicants should have min four years experience in the fastener industry and...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES CLASSIFIED: Cold Headers, Thread Rollers & Equipment Auction Cold headers, thread rollers, machinery and equipment will be available in two late January 2011 auctions. BidItUp Auctions & Appraisals will conduct...
1/10/2011 12:32:00 AM HEADLINES Boeing: Lean Manufacturing Key to Fastener Profits Fasteners installed on a 787 Dreamliner John Byrne Number of fasteners in Boeing airplanes: 747 3.9 million 777...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES Aerospace Fastener Shortages Studied click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES Obituary: JP Park Jikyoon (JP) Park, director of purchasing for XL Screw Corporation, died December 25, 2010, due to complications from a liver transplant. Born in 1958, he...
1/10/2011 HEADLINES Bossard Doubling Headquarters Logistics Center in Switzerland The Bossard Group will nearly double the size of its logistics center in Züg, Switzerland to increase efficiency and provide for...
12/14/2010 HEADLINES 1st Taiwan Fastener Exhibition Reports 1,488 International Buyers The 2010 Taiwan International Fastener Show drew 1,488 international buyers and a total of 17,000 visitors during the October 19-20...
12/14/2010 HEADLINES U.S. Fastener Manufacturer Beats Imports with Technology After sales dropped 30% in 2009, Kelko Products Co. expanded its custom-turned parts business and rebuilt its website to target new...
12/14/2010 HEADLINES TransDigm To Acquire Cargo Fastener Manufacturer TransDigm Group agreed to acquire the Actuation Business of Telair International Inc. for $94 million in cash. The deal is expected to...
12/14/2010 HEADLINES Fastenal Stores Approaching ‘Saturation’ Point Amid signs of recovery, Fastenal has come under some scrutiny from investment analysts concerned about the Winona, MN-based supplier’s long-term growth prospects. ...
12/14/2010 HEADLINES The World Trade Organization ruled that European Union duties on fasteners from China break international trade rules in many cases and should be revised. The ruling “marks...
12/14/2010 HEADLINES Blattner: How to Survive Fastener M&A Deals Looking to sell your fastener company, or looking to acquire one? Active Screw CEO Buddy Blattner has some advice for...