Earnest Machine will be recognized at an awards event in August and will be profiled in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ August 5th edition.
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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.
“The availability of skilled workforce and proximity to Boeing were important factors in our decision to select this strategic location,” said executive VP Francoise Montsarrat.
Sales of non-fastener products increased 10.8% during the month, compared to a 15% rate of growth in May 2018.
“Japan's fastener production and production value grew simultaneously last year and the production value hit (a) record high,” according to ChinaFastenerInfo.net.

The Department of Defense and Department of Energy are “looking hard again at the fastener industry due to questions about counterfeit fasteners,” Mowins said.

Former VP of Elgin Fastener Group now executive VP of robotic systems integrator.
Phillips president Scott Filion names Chris Gallant the new director of innovation.
Mexican industries face challenges in today’s global economy, and export manufacturing and the automotive industry are two of the key players that are moving faster to find solutions.

Fastener software developer chooses expansion rather than moving to larger office.
Bufab’s International segment organic revenue grew 8%, Fastener + Fixing Magazine reports. Growth was particularly strong in central Europe, the UK, northern Europe and southern Europe.
Factors in the award include UPM being active in engaging with employees, offering competitive benefits, flexibility and a positive culture.