Annual Southwestern Fastener Association conference & expo scheduled for July 25-27.
NEWS BRIEFS

David Donald has 35 years of global fastener industry experience.
Initially he headed fastener sales and marketing before progressing to design and marketing of automatic Drill n’ Drive machines and the HBS wire drawing operation.
Ritter returned to Bossard in January 2020, having served as CEO of Bossard France from 2004 to 2009.

Unit includes Columbus Fasteners, Complete Fastening Systems, EBN Industrial Supply, Hi-Tech Tools, JMC Sales & Engineering, Mill Supplies, Inc. and Wayne Fasteners.
The closure, intended to “streamline the operation and improve profitability,” could eliminate as many as 50 jobs.

“Her distinguished career in the legal, business and government environment coupled with her ability to lead with integrity matches Grainger’s purpose-driven culture,” said CEO D.G. Macpherson.

Miguel Ángel López Borrego replaces Michael Schneider, who led the group through three difficult years while digitizing operations and promoting growth in electromobility and water management markets.

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business completed the expansion of its Salisbury, NC, plant to support increasing customer demand for UV-curable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA).
MWFA table top will be August 22.
“The honor reflects our culture of pushing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and creating a rewarding environment for employees to learn and grow,” the company stated.
University of Innovative Distribution is sponsored by 40+ distribution associations and Purdue University.
Founded in 1966, Davison, MI-based Davison Tool supplies products to OEM and aftermarket manufacturers.

UK-based TR Fastening has operations in 34 locations total in the UK, 10 European countries, eight Asian countries and the U.S.
Catalog includes a 2023 calendar with metric conversion chart and 65-week scheduling guide.
Fastener Training Institute to hold 3 Fastener Training Weeks, 9 in-person classes plus webinars.
Founded in 1957 as Hill Fastener Corp., TRAMEC Hill Fastener was formed in 2011 as an operating unit of Iola, KS-based Tramec LLC.
The company acquired the 142,000-square-foot facility in 2021 before extensively remodeling it.
Wilson: It is “clear our industry was ready to be back in person and reconnect with each other.”
“We’ve listened carefully to our users’ feedback and collaborated closely with experts to design the best website possible,” said CEO Gregg Delis.