Frank Devito will be based out of Brighton-Best International’s Cleveland location and will oversee the U.S. Mill & Rework-Sourcing national team.
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Facility “further expands our supply chain and inventory capabilities across the Midwest,” CEO Matthew Gelles said.
Knight “is a tested leader who has a deep knowledge of the distribution industry,” noted Steve Endries, who is taking the chairman role.
The International Fastener Expo hosts the Cameron scholarship winners for them to network and build relationships within the fastener industry.
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Sales gain “due to growth in the commercial aerospace market of 24% with narrow body recovery more than offsetting Boeing 787 production declines, as well as an increase in material cost pass through.”
The biennial trade show had been postponed multiple times due to Covid-19. It was last held in 2018.
“The third quarter performance reflects our focused execution against our long-term strategy and ability to serve customers well in this demand environment,” stated CEO D.G. Macpherson.
OMG Inc. named Jeffrey Gelinas as sales training manager for its FastenMaster and roofing products divisions.
During Q3, Bulten was nominated as a supplier of fasteners for a new global EV platform to be produced in China.
Founded in 1994, Engineered Component specializes in sales to aerospace, including switches, sensors and fluid power systems.
The Delhi, India-based joint venture is named KK Mohindra Fastenings Private Ltd.
Avantus, formerly Shimtech Group, has six aerospace businesses in North America and the UK: Attewell Ltd., Bolson Inc., CalScrew, Fastener Innovation Technology, Lamson West Inc. and FTC.
Jason Lewis has 20 years of quality and operational experience, including director of supply chain quality at Boeing Distribution Services.
He was a past president of the New England Fastener Distributors Association.
Founded in 2001, Traverse City, MI-based Hodges Fastener Corp. is a woman-owned business distributing inch, metric, and special fasteners led by president Ellen Strange.
Third-quarter results included a 15% increase in fastener sales during September.
During his tenure, Ward helped grow sales 138%, launched an e-commerce platform, tripled his sales and operations teams and developed two managers.
The Naples Grande Beach Resort did not sustain significant damage from Hurricane Ian and will open in time for the National Fastener Distributors Association meeting on November 9-11.
Goebel Fasteners also announced a partnership with Cardinal Components Inc. as an authorized distributor for blind fastening products and tooling.