OPUS Aerospace selected screws from Swedish fastener manufacturer BUMAX for a new suborbital rocket and future vehicles designed to send satellites into space.
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New GM has held operating positions at aerospace companies Howmet Aerospace (previously a division of Arconic and Alcoa) and Consolidated Aerospace Mfg.

November results continue a decline that began in May and was only interrupted by a 0.1% increase in September.
The deal marks NEFCO’s 10th acquisition since 2017 and expands its branch network to 37 locations, including two in Texas – Dallas and Houston.

Standing 18 feet tall and weighing 4,400 lbs, “Big Tex: The Incredible Hex” took a welding company six weeks to construct in hopes of breaking the world record currently held by a Slovenia fastener supplier.

The acquisition adds 45,000 new SKUs largely consisting of threaded fasteners that Huyett previously was not offering, according to CEO Timothy O’Keeffe.

He has 25 years of experience in the fastener OEM/C Class component sector with such companies as Anixter Int'l, Würth and Optimas Solutions.
Founded in 2003, Spencer, IN-based ClipLizard sources and distributes automotive clips and fasteners to PBE customers.
Founded in 1935, Homberg (Ohm), Germany-based KAMAX manufactures high-strength fasteners and complex cold-formed parts.
The new 14,500 sq ft facility, which includes warehouse and office space, is located in Tonawanda, NY.

New executive has over 25 years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing.
Ohio-based fastener supplier Altenloh, Brinck & Co. recognized again for sustainability management.

Looking ahead, Klassen predicted future problems will be solved creatively: “We have seen 3D printing with plastic. How about 3D printing with concrete?”

Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association's “Excellence in Management” program is designed for the construction and industrial industries.

As well as the newly started JV company, Bulten also operates in India through the newly acquired distribution company Exim Mfr & Enterprise.

Prior to joining General Fasteners Co., executive worked 13 years for DRiV Incorporated in various purchasing roles.

Sluggish economic development in both the automotive industry and industry in general dampened demand in the third quarter.

He joined Century Fasteners in May 2023 with 30 years of executive experience, including prominent sales positions at B/E Aerospace and UFC Aerospace.
“Capacity-boosting measures have produced results, if later than anticipated,” stated CEO Anders Nyström.
Hartman is president and owner of Canonsburg,PA-based Hartman Independent Co.