Century Fasteners Corp. CEO George Stieglitz, 90, died recently.
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“The original Hillman Jacksonville distribution center is barely recognizable today after a multi-million-dollar investment to expand the footprint of 92,000 square feet to its current 190,000 square feet,” said Ben Wilcox, senior director of distribution at Hillman.
The seminar, taught by Jim Speck, will cover how to read a print, the different types of prints, understanding what needs to be on prints, understanding tolerances and specifications.
“This will enable us to collaborate directly with our Japanese customers and offer the capabilities they’re looking for in a global fastening solutions partner,” stated PennEngineering CEO Leonard Kiely.
The two-day online business trade, networking and education platform will be November 17-18.
Brett Katsma has a bachelor’s degree in construction management and has been a project engineer for construction firms.

“It was time for a change, a fresh look, and updated representation that reflects the personality of our burgeoning YFP teams,” vice president Mallory Cravens Nichols said.

The seasonally adjusted September Fastener Distributor Index (54.2) moderated from last month’s 55.4, reflecting “reflecting lower sales activity” amid supply chain and labor market difficulties, according to R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey.
“We continue to experience pressure related to material and transportation cost inflation, ”particularly... for fasteners and overseas shipping,” Fastenal stated.
The acquisition of Cline Tool is the 13th acquisition under the current AFC management team and the first since recapitalizing with Bertram Capital Management.

John Brown has been with BBI for 20 years.
“Our goal is to maintain the strong Solution Industries brand in the market,” LindFast CEO Bill Niketas stated.
Two Ohio companies, Edward W. Daniel LLC and Cleveland City Forge, have merged.
Dentist Kianor Shah started Universal Fastening System based on ideas developed from needing to change angulation and eliminate stripping of fasteners in implant surgery.
“We will increase our efforts to capture new clients and new projects in North America – in sectors like marine, oil and gas, energy, defense, pulp and paper and construction.”

Arciuch’s experience includes general manager of PennEngineering’s largest plant in North America and director of lean manufacturing at Optimas Solutions.
Yarborough, of Spring Bolt & Nut Manufacturing in Houston, also is the current SFA president.
“In a market environment where ‘inventory is the new king,’ timing, efficiency, and organization have never been more critical.”

A portfolio company of Audax Group, Elgin Fastener Group is an integrated manufacturer based in Brecksville, OH.
They will be honored during the 40th annual IFE September 21-23 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.