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INTRO By Cris Young: Hello, fastener enthusiasts and industry professionals, Cris Young here LIVE in the FastenerTV studio! Welcome to your weekly roundup of the latest in fasteners—industry news, trends, upcoming events, and scholarships. Let’s dive into this week’s episode of In the News with Fastener News Desk!

HOST: Lisa Kleinhandler

Thank you, Cris, I’m Lisa Kleinhandler, Editor-in-Chief at Fastener News Desk reporting the latest news making headlines the week of December 2, 2024.

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IN THE NEWS

Würth Industry North America announced a Partner Distribution agreement with Dot Ai, a pioneering startup at the forefront of asset intelligence technology. The five-year agreement will bring advanced AI-driven tracking solutions to customers, offering unprecedented visibility into internal and customer premise operations. The collaboration aims to accelerate order processes, enhance performance metrics, and optimize asset intelligence for manufacturing and industrial clients. Read more

A New Era for Construction: Würth & Doka announced a Partnership on 27th November 2024, during the BIG 5 GLOBAL in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the construction industry. The strategic partnership combines Doka’s expertise in formwork and scaffolding with Würth’s extensive portfolio of over 1 million innovative products, including fasteners. Read more:

In the News from Lansing, Michigan Turkish based Norm Fasteners has backed out of plans to build a multi-million-dollar manufacturing facility. The project was expected to bring hundreds of jobs and significant investments to the region. Read more:

FASTENER INDUSTRY VIP’S

  • Mid-West Fastener Association 2025 Board of Directors

President: Jill Lewis, Associated Fastening Products

Vice President: Bobby Wegner, Beacon Fasteners and Components

Treasurer: George Hunt, Brighton Best International

Secretary: Matthew Delawder, SWD Inc

  • Krista Osborne, of BBI was nominated to serve as Vice President of the North Coast Fastener Association (NCFA) for 2025
  • WIFI Joanne Sherman e-Learning Scholarship Recipients: Alicia Schnell – AFC Industries & Tiffany Kirchner – Elite Fasteners
  • Young Fastener Professionals Organization Fastener Training Week Scholarship Recipient: Thomas Cochran, Business Development Manager Threaded Fasteners Inc.
  • Applied Bolting Technology Celebrating 30th Years of Innovation & Precision.
  • Field Fastener has been named the “Best of the Best” in the What Rocks 2024 Choice Awards as the Top Employer!
  • Field Fastener Celebrating 34 Years in the Fastener Industry!

FASTENER INDUSTRY EVENTS

JINGLE AND MINGLE | Holiday Party Schedule

FASTENER POP QUIZ – Version: 5 (Coming Soon)

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