The U.S. Justice Department is examining “whether the Jan. 5 incident falls under the government’s 2021 deferred-prosecution agreement with the company over two previous fatal crashes of its 737 MAX jetliner,” Bloomberg reports.
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Established in 1934 by Louis Martin in Sheffield, AL, the company is now led by the third and fourth generations of the Martin family.
“These new positions and fresh voices will help ensure we can maintain consistency and fuel further growth for our company and our customers alike.”
AIS Industrial & Construction Supply president Dale Hahs accepted the position after current STAFDA VP Phil Cerminaro resigned due to family health issues.
The six station nut former enables Ramco to localize production for its largest locknut customer.
Founded in 1949 by four college friends in a 3,000 sq ft garage, Solon Mfg. now operates a 30,000 sq ft facility in Chardon, OH.
The certification allows Fastenal Co. to meet a broader scope of products in the aerospace and defense industry.
Industrial Fasteners Institute site offers enhanced navigation and a resource library for information about industrial fasteners, standards and industry trends.
Every six months the Young Fastener Professionals group will select a book that “falls under the umbrella of professional-development and leadership.”
Gains driven by growth in the commercial aerospace market, including emerging wide body aircraft recovery, and the commercial transportation market.
The two new VPs bring “industry, tactical, and strategic experience, which they will leverage to propel DB Roberts forward into the next phase of our company’s evolution,” stated CEO Robert Clapp.
NORMA Group achieved stable profitability and strong cash flow in 2023 despite lower sales due to currency translation.
The alliance “demonstrates the importance of continuing education and training within the fastener industry.”
Membership in NFDA is not a requirement. Self-nominations are acceptable, as well as nominations by others.
Fastener sales drop in January tripled December's rate of decline and marked the ninth consecutive month of either flat or declining fastener sales.
Master distributor said Houston-based sales rep has had a 30-year career in industrial sales.
Industrial supplier Grainger saw record sales in the final quarter of 2023 amid a normalizing demand market.
Double digit growth in aerospace and automotive was partially offset by softness in general industrial fastener markets for Stanley Black & Decker's fastener business.
Fastener products sales improved for ITW in 2023, although results were mixed amid recession fears that have since receded.
Owned by the Hasegawa family, MEIDOH is a top supplier of bolts to Toyota, with factories in Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand and the U.S.