Loren Ross holds bachelors and masters degrees in civil engineering.
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Copper State operates more than 30 facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Washington, including the company’s manufacturing and assembly headquarters.
“Adding high-caliber members... to our senior executive team allows Würth Industry North America to grow through our divisional structure and provides us with resources to succeed at all levels of business,” said CEO Dan Hill.
North East Fasteners named new director of quality and has added five specialized slotting machines, CEO Eric Webster announced.
Big Bolt and Delta will continue to operate separately, according to Meredith Perry, new GM of Delta Secondary.
A founder and the 1979 president of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association, he started Fasteners Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI.
Getting hit by a car is the third leading cause of death for children age 5 to 9, according to the Association for Psychological Science.
Würth Industry North America (WINA) reported record 16.5% revenue growth through July.
The lab averages over 200 PPAPs per month, including new products, kitting and engineering changes, according to Kevin Coryell, senior manager for quality control.
Jim Sullivan, who retired from Chicago Hardware after a 37-year fastener career, is back consulting for BTM Manufacturing.
Global adhesive manufacturer PPG is investing $9 million, creating jobs in Texas.
Fasteners and tooling manufacturer Jergens Inc. sold its subsidiary JIS Distribution LLC to focus on manufacturing.

BBI Australia promoted Lucie Rushton to regional states manager at Brighton-Best – Melbourne.

“The sales index was the biggest reason for the sharp decline as demand seemingly has softened for many respondents.”

Yeary joined BoltsandNuts.com in February 2020. His prior experience includes serving as director of sales for National Threaded Fasteners Ltd.
Camcar director Steve Dixon called the group of 23 companies the “best of the best” and noted many of them have qualified for multiple years.
Calgary-based Omni-Lite Industries manufactures high-performance metal alloy and composite components and fastener systems for the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.
CEO of Jacon Fasteners & Electronics was 81.
Founded in 1987, Campbell, CA-based Global Supply manufactures and distributes specialty electronic fasteners, interconnects, hardware, thermally conductive materials, test and measurement equipment.
“We managed to partially offset our increased material and logistics service costs through higher selling prices,” stated CEO Michael Schneider.