“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.
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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.
The North Coast Fastener Association is marking its 40th anniversary this year.
The acquisition marks Novaria’s fifth transaction in the past 12 months.
In 2021, GP Fit’s walking challenge with employees raised $500 for a program against domestic violence.
Former CEO of Fastener Technology Corp. Dennis Suedkamp has joined Aircraft Component Repair Inc. to succeed Dennis Mark as CEO.

During a post-maintenance sea trial, the connecting rod assembly in the No. 3 main engine failed and ejected components that breached the crankcase and ignited hot pressurized gasses.

KPI – Key Performance Indicators – using SMAART can provide answers to questions such as machine downtime or employee absenteeism.
New manufacturing capabilities include compression limiter production; tension bushing options and ranges; and a new product line of Express Nails.
Christ Norton will focus on Semblex products such as its FDS brand flow drill screws and Rolok HS thread forming screw for high strength steels.

In 1992 O’Keeffe purchased G.L. Huyett from Bob and Dolly Hahn. What started as a single-employee business has grown to 160 employees, four distribution centers, two manufacturing centers, a Kansas headquarters and a technology center in Nebraska.

When a major supplier for Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co. approached and asked if the fastener distributor would help the Ukrainian people, employees “jumped at the chance.”