NORMA also named Guido Grandi as CEO, replacing acting interim CEO Miguel Ángel López Borrego.
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Packer Fastener is marking the 25th anniversary of its founding in Wisconsin. The Green Bay-based threaded fastener and industrial supply distributor was founded on May 4, 1998, when “three fastener...
Automotive customer demand was “relatively steady... (while) there was continued softening in demand from non-automotive customers amid an uncertain economic future.”
“Severe weather conditions in certain parts of the West impacted a portion of volume.”
Fastener sales growth was approximately halved in April despite 21% growth in sales to manufacturing customers.
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. reported sales in its fastener manufacturing business grew in the opening quarter of 2023, driven by higher customer demand for its proprietary products.
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US has named two experienced individuals to newly-created VP roles.
Double digit growth in aerospace and high-single digit growth in automotive partially offset by softer industrial markets.
Manchester-based EAP will be combined with AFC’s European business, TFC, to strengthen its position as a technical engineering products provider.
Automotive OEM revenue, including fasteners, improved in the opening quarter of 2023, with operating income of $128 million and operating margin of 16.1%.
Founded in 1960, Diablo and Freud supply aline of power tool accessories, including saw blades, router bits, recip blades, shaper cutters, SDS-Plus and SDS-Max hammer drill bits and bonded abrasives.
Results boosted by the addition of SuperATV, new product launches and price increases to offset inflationary costs.
Demand “continues to be strong for commercial aerospace, with higher aircraft production rates underpinned by continued growth in air traffic,” stated CEO John Plant.
“These recent hires reflect our continuing effort to get closer to our customers in the field and support our distributors developing their business, at the point of use and place of assembly or manufacture,” stated CEO Timothy O’Keeffe.
The UK-based fastener supplier highlighted its U.S. operation, which achieved 25% growth in the 12 months ended March 31.
“Both segments delivered strong growth and expanded margins, while we continued to invest in our growth engines and provide exceptional customer service,” stated CEO D.G. Macpherson.
“We can't wait to see the fresh ideas she brings to our social media platforms. Welcome, Kat!” STAFDA stated on Twitter.
Vagner Finelli has held leadership positions in Precision Castparts, Lear Corp. and Textron.
“This is the fifth consecutive quarter with sales in excess of SEK 1 billion,” stated CEO Anders Nyström.
The luncheon is open to all women STAFDA participants: Distributors, manufacturers, rep agents and spouses/companions.