Three of the four Fastener Distributor Index indicators (sales, employment and supplier delivers) improved, while customer inventories declined.
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The combined company will support customers worldwide with “comprehensive set” of specialty fasteners from legacy fastener companies Ohio Rod Products, Leland Powell Fasteners and Chandler Products.
Since 2011, the new Proferred manager has served as BBI Southeast Regional Manager in Charlotte, NC.
Fastener sales at Fastenal Co. declined for the fourth straight month, while safety equipment sales continued to grow.
Originally the Connecticut Engineering & Manufacturing Company, the fastener manufacturer now has 15,000 global customers, with locations on four continents.
Morgan Rudolph of Rick Rudolf Associates is the 2023/24 president of the New England Fastener Distributors Association.
New CEO has worked for ITW for 34 years will become the eighth CEO in the company's 112-year history.
Founded in 2006, KJ Fasteners serves customers in the power transmission, structural engineering, mining and water supply industries.
Women in the Fastener Industry awarded the scholarship in the memory of Edith Cameron, a pioneer in the fastener industry for 55 years.
He served from 2001-19 as executive VP of Würth Group and CEO of Würth Industry of North America, as was the 2018 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association.
Award recognizes the carbide blank and pre-form manufacturer's customer service and consistent on-time delivery of high-quality pre-forms.
“Our leadership team combined has over 100+ years in the industry.”
New executive has 26 years of experience and holds a bachelors in business administration from Dickinson State University.
Steel price cuts, macroeconomic conditions and lower volumes reduce profitability for the Vancouver, BC-based wire rod and steel products supplier.
Xl Screw requirements include prior experience purchasing fasteners, as well as product knowledge and computer skills.
New president of the Henkel North America region has global metals and coatings market experience.
“This is a testament to our team’s dedication to maintaining only the highest quality standards across all areas of our business.”
The Illinois distributor takes the next step in its transition to a fully digitized Class-C component distribution process.
Fastenal has invested more than $300,000 in equipment and infrastructure in its U.S. distribution centers to efficiently bale and consolidate used PE film for recycling.