The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement on July 1.
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Q2 Aerospace segment revenue impacted by “significantly lower air travel and reduced commercial and business jet production related to the global pandemic.”
R&R Engineering added six high speed bent bolt machines for threaded fasteners, bringing their total to 89 special roll threading machines.
ITW reported Automotive OEM revenue, including fasteners, fell 54% to $361 million in the second quarter of 2020. Automotive OEM operating loss totaled $28 million, while operating margin plummeted to -7.8%.
The combined companies will be led by the DeVries family (Midwest Fastener) and Bass/Kaufman (Hy-Ko).
He succeeds John Thramann, who is retiring after 50 years with ND.
Stanley Black & Decker reported Engineered Fastening organic revenues fell 35% in the second quarter of 2020 “due to lower global automotive light vehicle and general industrial production.”
Harding joined Century in 2003 to create the centralized purchasing division, and became Atlanta branch manager in 2011.
Relocation expands space for inventory and streamlining internal operations.
Improved sales in the repair and remodel market from consumer shift toward home renovations related to ongoing shelter-in-place orders.
“The expertise and knowledge of Randy and Matt enables Optimas to embrace continuous growth and future innovation,” commented Marc Strandquist, president of the Americas.
The Pacific-West Fastener Association, Southeastern Fastener Association and Southwestern Fastener Association were to meet in San Antonio.
During the second quarter, the company recorded a $109 million pretax loss from the sale of the Fabory business, which it agreed in June to sell to Dutch capital firm Torqx Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum.
“We have expanded into this 30,000 sq ft facility that will give us more room to better serve our customers,” the company stated.
“Considering the current backdrop of a global pandemic, were are more than satisfied with this relatively stable development,” stated chairman Robert Friedmann.
Partnership enables Birmingham Fastener to provide immediate turnaround of hex cap screws.
Sales in North America declined 19.5%, while sales in Europe fell 15.1% and sales in Asia slipped 1.6%.
In April 2020, fastener daily sales fell 22.5%, while in May the rate of decline moderated to a 15.3% decline and in June fell only 11.4%.
Plans for safety include forehead thermometers, STAFDA-logoed face masks and spacing between booths for its 44th annual convention on November 8-10, 2020, in Anaheim.
Robbie and Gina Gilchrist established the Gilchrist Foundation Fastener Scholarship in 2000 to give back to the fastener industry.