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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!
Freshly forged from the news foundry it’s time for 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 March 3, 2025.
Watch it now on FastenerTV at YouTube: (11:53)
IN THE NEWS
The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) IFI has issued a Statement in Response to Expansion of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, IFI urges the Administration to include fasteners (found in Chapters 73, 74 and 83 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)) in its forthcoming list of steel derivative products. IFI also urges the Administration to exempt our ally Canada from the 232 steel and aluminum tariffs to allow for when a U.S. manufacturer cannot get its necessary raw material in the quality and quantity needed. IFI represents approximately 85% of North American fastener production, and their members supply fasteners in industrial, automotive and aerospace applications. Read more:
IFI Responds to Expansion of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Field Fastener, a global leader in fastening solutions and inventory management services, has strengthened its network with the opening of two new facilities in Batesville, Arkansas, and Phoenix, Arizona. This expansion increases Field’s global footprint to 13 strategically located sites, all designed to optimize service capabilities and bring greater value to customers. Read full release:
White Cap, the leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, has acquired Kris-Con Supply & Fasteners, a supplier of specialty construction supplies and equipment rentals to commercial contractors serving the Houston and Austin metropolitan areas. Kris-Con is now part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches and value-added services. Read full release:
White Cap Expands Operations with Acquisition of Kris-Con Supply & Fasteners
Fontana Gruppo completed the acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Right Tight Fasteners Pvt. Ltd., a leading player in the Indian fasteners market specializing in the production of high-strength special bolts and nuts. With over forty years of history, the company brings to Fontana Gruppo five strategically located plants across the country, serving clients in the automotive, agricultural, industrial, and construction sectors. Read more:
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded for the second month in a row in February after 26 consecutive months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The Manufacturing PMI® registered 50.3 percent, 0.6 percentage point lower compared to the 50.9 percent reported in January. “Although the PMI® took a step back in February, it increased by four percentage points over the three previous months, with the most recent bump in January finally returning the manufacturing sector to expansion. Read full report:
Manufacturing PMI® at 50.3% February 2025 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®
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