He founded Carson’s Nut-Bolt & Tool Co. in 1969, a company his widow Jane continues to operate.
NEWS BRIEFS
June 21
09:33
2024
Taiwan’s China Steel Corp. announced that third quarter prices for bar steel & wire rod remain unchanged amid “modest” global economic recovery.
June 21
08:31
2024
Martin Fastening Solutions executive VP Scott McDaniel will serve as the 2024-2025 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association.
June 20
23:40
2024
New venture will establish a factory in India to produce and distribute high-quality cold forged fasteners and other parts for one of the world’s largest automotive markets.
June 20
15:47
2024
“Unique” system designed for structural members, joists, and hanger connectors using fasteners.
June 18
22:55
2024
Swedish manufacturer has made further energy, water and cost cuts for “cleaner, greener and more efficient” stainless steel fastener manufacturing.
June 17
09:42
2024
CEO: “Softer than expected” results hurt by “increased product and customer mix headwinds and unexpected dilution from our web price realignment.”
June 14
15:26
2024
Current flaw discovered at Boeing's South Carolina plant, where rivets were incorrectly torqued from the wrong side.
June 13
07:28
2024
President Gary Cravens called new business development director “a valuable fastener sales resource for both our current and new customers.”
June 13
06:35
2024
Osaka-based industrial fastener distributor looking to expand international customer base.
June 11
22:19
2024
Deal provides larger portfolio of products and brands while expanding geographical reach and access to technology, data and R&D.
June 10
18:52
2024
Harriger started with Huyett in 2015. Prior to that, he worked for Earnest Machine Products and Advance Components during his 43-year fastener career.
June 10
10:30
2024
Family-owned and operated cold headed fastener manufacturer plans a 45,000 sq ft addition to consolidate operations in Rockford, IL.
June 09
22:32
2024
“Our overall read was that demand conditions in May were generally seen as acceptable, not great but not terrible either,” wrote R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey (CFA) with Quinn Fredrickson (CFA).
June 06
15:18
2024
Fastener distributor expands offering of stainless steel fasteners for critical applications and specialty fasteners for unique requirements.
June 04
14:49
2024
AKH manufactures flush self-piercing rivets (FSPR), a mechanical fastening process for joining two or more sheets of material where welding is difficult, e.g. aluminum and steel.
June 03
17:30
2024
Acquisition of South Carolina-based fastener manufacturer supports Portland Bolt’s expansion into the Southeast.
June 03
13:11
2024
Previously, Underwood served as industrial sales manager for AVK Industrial Products, where he worked for 19 years.
June 03
09:09
2024
CEO: “Adding high-performance doors will create cross-selling opportunities with other Nucor businesses and greatly expand” Nucor's commercial product range.
May 30
09:18
2024
The 2025 Southeastern Fastener Association spring conference will mark the association’s 50th anniversary.
