Working remotely or hybrid, persuasive conversations and online marketing are topics for 2022 conference sessions of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association convention.
NEWS BRIEFS
Robust demand and operational efficiency drive strong results despite ongoing inflationary and supply chain challenges.
112 people have been inducted since the then-National Industrial Fastener Show started its Hall of Fame in 1982 in Columbus, OH.
Magnolia, TX-based Champion Sales & Manufacturing makes mechanical joint, push-on and other gaskets for the waterworks industry.
Wrentham cited Gordon Scott’s roles in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality management systems and cycle time improvements.
General industrial fastener growth was offset by a market-driven decline in automotive demand, Stanley Black & Decker reported.
Bamal Fastener Corp. acquired two Georgia distributorships: Industrial Depot of Gainesville and A&B Fasteners of Winder.
“We achieved double-digit top-line growth despite Covid-related disruptions during the first two weeks of January,” stated CEO Erik Gershwind.
Investment allows the domestic fastener manufacturer to produce cold-formed pipe nuts.
Fastener supplier hired James Ward as environmental health and safety director.
“American manufacturing is THRIVING and we're doing all we can to maximize growth in this essential industry!” Atlanta Rod owner Birmingham Fastener stated on Twitter.
Ryan Anderson will promote the company's portfolio of sealing fasteners and components to distributors, engineers and onsite equipment manufacturers worldwide.
As maintenance supervisor, Brad Miller is responsible for building and maintaining a maintenance software program, developing an inventory and spare parts system, establishing an apprenticeship program and leading safety initiatives.
Fastener daily sales increased 24.6% in the first quarter of 2022, boosted by strong growth in March.
Old Dominion supplies fasteners including customer specific per print parts and VMI.
The Industrial Fasteners Institute presented its 2022 Soaring Eagle service award to Michael Friel of Haydon Bolts and St. Louis Screw & Bolt, and its technology award to Kevin Menke of Fastenal Co.
The combination of the two fastener suppliers will enhance and expand both companies’ capabilities in Canada.
The biennial trade show was last held in 2018. The 2020 trade show was postponed due to Covid-19 and was to be held in April 2022.
Founded in 1952, ETANCO supplies fasteners, connectors, anchors and safety solutions for the construction market throughout Europe.
SEFA will meet April 25-27, 2022, at the Embassy Suites in Greenville, SC.