“In the second quarter, we experienced a deceleration in demand across our portfolio relative to the demand levels we were seeing exiting the first quarter,” stated CEO E. Scott Santi.
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The average price improved 0.32% to $2.73 /kg, ChinaFastener.Info reports.
The company said the site has improved functionality and enhanced content.
“Despite slower than expected global economic growth and our significant investment in the endless assortment model, we drove strong operating results and cash flow,” stated CEO DG Macpherson.
“Automotive and industrial market declines were partially offset by continued fastener penetration gains.”
Alex Acosta will work closely with operations VP Michael Baughman, to manage all aspects of purchasing, quality control, facilities and distribution.
Founded in 1967, Aerosmith specializes in hardened steel pin fasteners for construction, industry and specialty applications.
CFO Michael Schneider will become interim CEO while the supervisory board searches for Kleinhens’ replacement.
“We have seen a step-down in demand since April, while the pricing environment remains uncertain due to the overhang of tariffs and trade,” stated CEO Erik Gershwind.
Facility includes offices, a design center, and an ISO Class 5 Clean Room.
Earnest Machine will be recognized at an awards event in August and will be profiled in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ August 5th edition.
Varela brings 29 years of management experience in QA and operations to her position, including most recently as quality manager for Arconic Global Fastening Systems & Rings.
Exhibitors expressed mixed verdicts on the two recent fastener trade shows in Chicago and Detroit and the upcoming event in Las Vegas.
“While we successfully raised prices as one element of our strategy to offset tariffs placed to date on products sourced from China, those increases were not sufficient to also counter general inflation in the marketplace.”
Rebranding “reflects unified global brand architecture, aesthetic, and standards that convey precision and a focus on the future.”
The facility provides additional space for logistics as well as office space for sales and administration, with 9,700 square meters (104,409 sq ft) of floor space.
Urs Langenauer has worked at SFS since 1995 and has been responsible for the business activities of Automotive division in North America since 2013.
“Bulten’s ambition and sustainability strategy is that the entire business should be permeated by a sustainability-oriented way of thinking,” stated Marlene Dybeck, SVP HR and Sustainability.
“The expansion that began in early 2016 includes significant additional manufacturing space, new state of the art warehouses for raw material and finished goods, a new quality lab and office space, new flooring, updated lighting, and significant investments in new production technology.”
Beginning July 1, the advance registration price increases to $75. The onsite price in Las Vegas will be $85.