“When we make new hires, we look for people who perform best in a collaborative environment,” said CEO Kirk Zehnder.
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Gross margin was higher at 11% “despite the impact of U.S. Section 232 tariffs on overall volumes.”
The company said it will commemorate its 20th anniversary by exhibiting at the FABTECH Show, November 11-14, in Chicago.
3Q supplies Sems washers, double coil lock washers, cold formed fasteners and sheet metal screws.
“With over 45 years of industrial sales experience in the New England territory, Rick and Morgan will be a great liaison to our Northeast customer base and a valuable asset to our team,” Beacon key account sales manager Dennis Mark said.
Program seeks to raise environmental awareness, educate youth about pollution control technologies and provide practical experience.
Several respondents expressed “cautious optimism” for a potential resolution to the US-China trade dispute. Pending any resolution, however, tariffs continue to impact lead times and pricing.
The 2001 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association and the 2018 NFDA Fastener Professional of the Year honoree started in the fastener industry 42 years ago at his family’s business, All Tool Sales.
Morgan Wilson, IFE business development manager, told GlobalFastenerNews.com the position is an addition for the fastener team and will assist him in the North American territory.
Applicants can be full time or part time students working in the industry or children of working fastener people.
Specialty Screw adding 20,000 sq ft to its Rockford plant.
“Demand for hybrids and electric cars is increasing, and this is a favorable development for Bulten,” stated CEO Tommy Andersson.
More manufacturers are investing in robotic screwdriving, which is well suited for assembly applications that require high torque, multiple fasteners, quick changeover and high-mix production, Assembly Magazine reports.
Rob Moe joined the distributors’ coop in 2015 after a career including Duo Fast, Allied Fastener & Tools, Powers Fasteners and Lackmond Products.
Cincinnati, OH-based UPM, an O’Neal Industries affiliate, distributes high performance specialty metals for industries including fasteners, aerospace, medical, power generation and energy markets.
Executive recruiting firm was founded in 2015 by Jacqui Bate.
Taiwan’s fastener export volume rose 5.25% and the export value increased 12.75% to US$ 4.85 billion, ChinaFastener.Info reports.
The problem on the redesigned full-size pickup truck involves a battery ground-circuit fastener that may not be secured properly.
AFC acquired Accurate Fasteners of Boston in 2017.