John Wolz Fastener China 2005 and the International Fastener Technology Exhibition will be part of the 2005 China International Machine Components Industry Exhibition Machine Components 2005. The events are scheduled...
NEWS BRIEFS
December 09
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Jason Sandefur Hodell-Natco Industries Inc. promoted Sue Jentner to human resources director after serving for 10 years as purchasing manager for the Cleveland-based master distributor. Ellen Daniels was named to...
December 08
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Jason Sandefur Joseph Stephan was named national field sales representative for Bossard Metrics Inc., business unit manager J. David Thomson announced. Stephan has over 30 years in the fastener industry...
December 03
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Jason Sandefur Illinois Tool Works Inc. forecasts growth across its major businesses over the next five years, including a 4% to 6% increase in 2005. Reuters reports ITW projects compound...
December 02
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John Wolz Dan Long joined the HTI global logistic team at Heads & Threads International. Long has been in the fastener industry since 1992. Founded in 1953, Heads & Threads...
August 26
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John Wolz W�rth Adams named nine new staff members to accommodate sales growth during its 25th year: Mike Mielke, director of sales: Paul Lees, customer services supervisor; and Donna Mitchell,...
May 26
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John Wolz Fastener companies and other suppliers could lose $8.4 million in the proposed acquisition between bankrupt Distribution Dynamics Inc. and Anixter International, under a deal that would assure DDI...
May 05
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John Wolz Tom Willcutt was elected chair of the International Staple, Nail & Tool Association and Alan Phillips is vice chair. Willcutt is president and co-owner of Specialty Fasteners Inc.,...
May 03
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2004
Jason Sandefur Vimi Fasteners is opening a new 80,000 sq ft distribution facility in conjunction with its sister company Comer. The facility is located in Charlotte, NC. Vimi also promoted...
April 01
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John Wolz Vertex Fasteners CEO David Hirsch announced completion of the merger with West-Spec Partners of Chatsworth, CA, and full integration of its 11 U.S. distribution centers. Vertex added shipping...
March 24
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John Wolz A decade after being chair of the Industrial Fasteners Institute, David Lepore will serve another term. Mike Friel of Haydon Bolts/St. Louis Screw is the new vice chairman.\...
March 24
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Jason Sandefur Ivaco Inc. reported sales of fasteners and other fabricated steel products slipped 15.3% to CAD $419.3 million (US$312.7 million) during 2003, while segment operating earnings were a loss...
March 24
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2004
CBNSA Changes Name to “Mid-West” John Wolz The Chicago Bolt, Nut & Screw Association changed its name to Mid-West Fastener Association. President Henry Chernow described the name change as “our...
March 23
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Jason Sandefur PennEngineering anticipates a strong results during the first quarter of 2004, with revenues expected to reach $58 million to $62 million, representing a 29% to 38% jump in...
March 22
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Hart, Doran Lead Southeastern John Wolz Michael Hart of Brighton-Best is the new chair of the Southeastern Fastener Association and Jim Doran of Alcoa Fastening Systems/Recoil is the new president....
March 19
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Jason Sandefur Tokyo-based Metal One Corp. will form an automobile fasteners marketing subsidiary in Hungary on June 1. At a startup cost of about $500,000, NIFAST Hungary Kft. will be...
March 09
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2004
John Wolz Chuck Schultz is the new vice president for sales & marketing for Alcoa Fastening Systems commercial products worldwide and Bart Preston is director of planning & performance, AFS...
March 09
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2004
John Wolz Threaded Rod. Co. Inc. named Harold Wallen director of sales & marketing, CEO Rebecca Branson announced. Wallen has 30 years experience in manufacturing, including engineering and sales &...
