Applications include computers, business machines, communication equipment, industrial controls, vending machines, automotive and other precision fabricated metal products.
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The Pacific-West Fastener Association will conduct a virtual 2021 spring conference June 8-10.

Harms will be responsible for Optimas’ distribution center operations in the U.S., along with sourcing and the company’s supply chain.
In other news, CEO Jörgen Rosengren intends to leave the company by September for a similar role in another industry, Bufab reports.
Seven fastener companies were recognized with the 2021 Fastener Innovation Award.
Al Bate named national sales manager and Danielle Maze as northeast regional account manager.
Contact infections with viruses, fungi and bacteria were already a problem even before the pandemic – and JW Winco is expanding its Sanline range of antibacterial products.
The fastener manufacturing organization was founded in 1931 in Cleveland.
The move “will cut costs and improve operational efficiencies as internal teams and talent will be better positioned in the best interests of business,” Optimas stated.
The Zoom panel includes DB Roberts GM Charlie Gerry, Fall River Manufacturing president Dave Monti, and SB&W sales manager Rob White.
Topics include the history of electroplating standards, why fastener-specific standards are need, the mechanics of electroplating and expected improvements in standards.
National Concrete Accessories Canada will combine with White Cap Supply Canada, which is comprised of Brafasco and Brock White Canada, to form a single business.
Semblex Corp. and its parent company, Jinhap Company, Ltd., promoted Semblex president Jinsoo Kim to lead Jinhap’s international business, and Gene Simpson is the new Semblex CEO.
Brighton-Best International promoted three people to handle the added role of managing buying groups.
Auto Bolt applications include automotive components, truck and trailer, military, construction and agricultural equipment.
“Our business proved to be robust overall in a difficult economic environment in 2020,” stated CEO Michael Schneider.
The acquisition of ORR Safety allows Würth Industry North American to “expand our market share in the safety solutions and offer safety solutions in new markets such as rail, auto, and government,” stated WINA CEO Dan Hill.

Joe Simms serves as co-chair of the company's African Ancestry Network and contributed to the company's 10 Commitments to Racial Equity and Social Justice.
According to STAFDA’s announcement, North Carolina and the city of Charlotte have restrictions related to Covid-19 making it “impossible for STAFDA to plan or move forward with its meeting.”

Shipping logistics and other supply chain challenges are dominating the focus of fastener distributors and manufacturers, panelists of a National Fastener Distributor Association presentation stated.