Out of more than 300 news articles posted on GlobalFastenerNews.com during 2017, here are 28 major headlines.
NEWS BRIEFS
December 26
16:52
2017
Richard Hagan’s 20th annual Top Ten Deals of the Year will be published with the FIN Review of Fastener Stocks for 2017 in May 2018.
December 20
16:32
2017
Huyett said the appointment expands its “coverage and canvass intensity, and aligns to the recognition that the Research Triangle Corridor is increasingly seen as a leading-edge manufacturing hub.”
December 16
10:45
2017
Mark Lohman joined Grainger in 2014 as senior director of information security and business continuity.
December 13
12:53
2017
Efc-ind.com features product encyclopedia and engineering sections.
December 11
18:17
2017
Cable tie manufacturer was founded in 2005, now runs 24/7 plant.
December 06
16:02
2017
"ASG continued its market momentum with three new contract awards and market share gains valued at approximately $125 million in the aggregate."
December 06
12:32
2017
Overall sales at Fastenal rose 15.4% to $365.5 million in November, with daily sales up 15.4% to $17.4 million.
December 04
13:53
2017
Chicago-based distributor said sales were positively impacted by the 11% increase in sales rep productivity, the effect of acquisitions completed in 2016 and continuing improvement in the MRO marketplace.
November 30
22:03
2017
As he retires, Harris sees a “healthy industry and healthy customers” for the fastener industry. “Boeing and all aerospace are booked with orders,” he pointed out.
November 28
15:44
2017
Prior to joining Autocraft in 2012, the fastener industry veteran held executive roles at Heads & Threads International, Brighton Best International, and Brighton Best Socket Screw Mfg.
November 20
09:37
2017
Mohr has 34-years of fastener tooling and gaging experience.
November 17
14:21
2017
United Performance Metals supplies fastener grade metals plus processing services.
November 16
15:31
2017
Taiwan fastener exports rose 2.65% to 1.058 million tons in the first eight months of 2017, Fastener World reports.
November 16
12:21
2017
The San Luis Potosi plant enables the company to expand its business in Central America by producing and shipping locally.
November 16
10:59
2017
Founded in 1998, Farmers Branch, TX-based Ironclad designs and manufactures task-specific PPE gloves for safety, construction and industrial markets.
November 14
11:58
2017
Founded in 1977, TFC supplies the commercial construction industry with fasteners, tools, sealants, and accessories.
November 13
17:39
2017
The deal “bring(s) onboard a new level of expertise into the construction fastener industry, both for Australia and for the USA,” BBI stated.
November 09
06:30
2017
Founded in 1895, NAM is the largest manufacturing association in the U.S., representing small and large manufacturers in all 50 states.
November 08
21:33
2017
“Qualitative commentary on market conditions was again mostly positive with respondents noting strong demand, generally favorable end-market conditions, and a healthy pricing environment.”
