Founded in 1903, IFE Group is based in Stockholm and produces fluid systems components, hose clamps, pipe joining, mounting and protection sleeves.
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India-based Sundram Fasteners has been a GM vendor for over 25 years and has won the Supplier of the Year award five times in a row from 1996 to 2000, and in 2009, 2019 and now in 2020.
Lola Lin has more than 20 years of legal expertise over multiple industries, including most recently as senior VP and general counsel of Airgas.
Steve Matthews, 78, president of Secure Fastener & Tool Company Inc. died June 17, 2021, after a brief illness. He had a 50+ year fastener career. Survivors include his son,...
North Coast and MWFA also have “live” activities this summer.
The deal, which expands SFS market access in the Northern European construction industry, is expected to be finalized July 1.
He was a leader in the Southwestern Fastener Association, including roles as treasurer in 1990 and chair in 1991 and treasurer from 2011-2013.
As field sales manager, Jim Antinozzi will support sales reps in 13 Upper Midwest states and Canada.
The $10.8 million expansion will add to its headquarters in Portage and distribution center in Decatur and is expected to create 90 jobs.
International Fasteners Inc. has begun online training named “Daggerz U.”
Parker succeeds Tom Sulek of Star Stainless, who becomes association chairman for 2021-22.
Ramco Specialties Inc. consolidated multiple brands. Machining specialist Copa Tool merged with Ramco in 2018 and is now Ramco Michigan.
The Mid-Atlantic Fastener Distributor Association is resuming in-person activities June 17 with an After Hours event at the Creamery of Kennett Square in Pennsylvania.
“This is Pat's second tour with EFG,” the company tweeted.
“Nearly two-thirds of respondents saw better than seasonally expected sales, which was an improvement from the half of respondents last month,” R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey writes.
Torque specialist A.K.O. Inc. is expanding its fastener business, COO Jim Pagano announced.
Tesla issued three recalls covering nearly 14,000 vehicles with potentially faulty seat belts and brake caliper bolts.
“Our foot stays on the gas, without any brakes!” president Terry Albrecht declared.
The new Pioneer facility will handle fastener packaging operations. ABC will move raw and finished packaging materials plus automated, semi-automated and manual packing operations 14 miles from Bryan, OH, to Pioneer.
Century Fasteners Corp. hired Charles Salley as Western regional sales manager.