Global Fastener News

Bannister & McGuire Sell NIFMSE To National Firm


Bannister and McGuire (courtesy LINK Magazine)
The National Fastener & Mill Supply Expo has new owners. California-based Emerald Expositions operates 80 business-to-business trade shows and conferences in the U.S. Earlier this year, Emerald acquired design, healthcare and pizza trade shows.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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December 2, 2015 23:28

Shannon: Exporting Fasteners Into Mexico, Broker Has Key Role

A third-party import company costs about 5% of shipping value. “Five percent can go to 12% instantly,” Steve Dalaklis of Lehigh-Armstrong told the National Fastener Distributors Association.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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PERSPECTIVE: Will Amazon.com Force You to Innovate?

Amazon.com knows profit/loss on every line item. “You should too!” stated business consultant Bruce Merrifield during the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association’s 39th annual convention in Phoenix.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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U.S. Fastener Exports Rise First Time in 6 Months

During the first nine months of 2015, U.S. fastener exports grew 2.2% to $1.95 billion, while imports increased 16.1% to $2.81 billion.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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Derrys Credit Company Culture for Field Growth

Field’s Adam Derry tells the National Fastener Distributors Association that the first consideration in the hiring process is if the candidate fits the company culture: “Is it in the wiring of that person?  Do they have the passion, inquisitiveness, results and humility?”
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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Taiwan Cracks Down on Fastener Transshipments

Fastener exports from Taiwan grew 3.9% in volume to 530,000 tons in the first four months of 2015, with the export value up 2.6%.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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SHORTTAKES: Crescent Mfg., Distribution One, Elgin, MW Industries, Northern Safety and Pivot Point
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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