Böllhoff Group acquired the worldwide HELICOIL trademark from Stanley Engineered Fastening, Fastener + Fixing Magazine reports.
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MW Industries CEO Simon Newman said Fox Valley Spring’s technology and expertise “will allow us to better support our customers as they seek custom springs made from specialty materials, manufactured to tighter tolerances.”
The Women in the Fastener Industry named Nancy Rich of the Mid-West Fastener Association as the 2021 Woman of the Year.
CEO Mark Belton estimated the global chip shortage cost the company around £4m in lost sales, but he remains confident of the sector’s future growth prospects, particularly in EVs.
Equipment includes: Hot headers, thread rollers, hot presses, CNC turning centers, CNC machine center, grinders, furnaces, mills and lathes.
The second Fastener Fair USA was held in Detroit in 2019. The 2020 trade show was scheduled for Charlotte, NC, but ultimately canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The one-week 2022 University of Innovative Distribution will be March 21-24 in Indianapolis.
Baron Yarborough of Spring Bolt & Nut Manufacturing is the 2022 chairman, succeeding Jake Davis of BTM Mfg.

“On the employee side we are finding more people coming in to apply for open positions vs September and before,” one respondent noted.
Allan Guthrie, director of strategic sourcing at DXP of Omaha, NE, succeeds Brian Gersten of On Time Supply Inc. of Suffern, NY, who takes the past president role.
Fastenal Co. reported fastener sales continued to climb in October, rising 23.2% during the month compared to a 4.7% decline during October 2020.
Two months after the manufacturers’ warning, the JLC Live Show in New England was canceled due to the ‘new’ flu called COVID 19.
Founded in 1948, Wrentham has been an affiliate of Phillips Screw Co. since 2004.
“The leading indicators for air travel remain encouraging, particularly for domestic travel. We expect revenue growth to continue in the fourth quarter 2021, and carry into 2022 and beyond,” stated CEO John Plant.
Ramco Specialties Inc. added two six-station parts formers with 30mm and 48mm capabilities.
Pawelzig succeeds Jutta Leib, who retired after 30 years – including 20 as managing director.
Established in 1951, ASC Industries is a full-line stocking distributor of aerospace fasteners, fittings, and hardware from its 50,000 sq ft facility in Arlington, TX.
“Strong general industrial growth was offset by market-driven aerospace declines and lower automotive OEM production resulting from the global semiconductor shortage.”
Ramsey, MN-based B&F Fastener Supply acquired Mid States Specialty Sales in Moline, IL, according to Industrial Distribution.
“Our customers are adopting a more cautious stance in regard to their inventory levels given tightening labor and supply chain conditions and the potential impact on the building industry,” stated CEO Karen Colonias.