Distributor’s Link Magazine | Spring 2019
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Statement By U.S. Trade Representative on Section 301 Action -Tariffs
Statement By U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Section 301 Action 05/10/2019...
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Fastener News Desk Sponsors Digital Transformation Session at Fastener Fair Detroit
Distributor Conference Session: B2B DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION EXCEEDING YOUR B2B...
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Why Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Distributors Are Investing Heavily in Ecommerce
In 2018, sales originating on B2B eCommerce websites soared past the trillion dollar milestone,...
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NCFA Distributor Social 2019 – A Big Success!
North Coast Fastener Association’s annual Distributor Social day of events for 2019 were...
Read MoreGlobal Industrial Manufacturing Deals Insights
Executive summary Q1 2019 saw a ratcheting back on the throttle of deal activity. Deal makers appeared to view the economic uncertainty around the globe as significant enough to pause and reevaluate the strategic fit of...
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Registration Surpassing Expectations for Fastener Fair USA
Registration Surpassing Expectations for Fastener Fair USA Register Now to receive 50%...
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FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR INDEX – MARCH 2019
FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR INDEX – MARCH 2019 Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA...
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Keynote Announced For Fastener Fair in Detroit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Business Author,...
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SFS Group acquires Triangle Fastener Corporation
SFS Strengthens Market Position in U.S. construction industry News – 2 April 2019 SFS Group...
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ENDRIES ACQUIRES INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
Brillion, Wisconsin – February 1, 2019 Endries International is pleased to announce that we...
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Reed Exhibitions Closes Acquisition of Mack Brooks Exhibitions
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 February 2019 Reed Exhibitions closes acquisition of Mack...
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Fascination with Fasteners
The Mid-West Fastener Association is once again sponsoring this popular seminar designed to...
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Local Automotive Fastener Company Receives Tax Abatement
A Columbus automotive fastener company has received a 10-year tax abatement after announcing a...
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Reed Exhibitions Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Mack Brooks Exhibitions
15 January 2019 – Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Group, has entered into a definitive...
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WÜRTH GROUP CONTINUES DOWN THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
14/01/19 Sales grow by 7.1 percent to new redord level of EUR...
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Motor City Industrial Acquires Smith Fastener
Industrial consumables distributor continues its consolidation of leaders in supply chain...
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EFC International Introduces Innovative Fastening Solution For Utility Poles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EFC International Introduces Innovative Fastening Solution For Utility...
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These are the Most Profitable Industries in Every US State
A glance the leading industries in the U.S. reveals a few surprises – and less diversity than you...
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Registration Opens for Fastener Fair USA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration Opens for Fastener Fair USA Chicago, IL, January 2, 2019 –...
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Fastener Distributor Index – November 2018
Fastener Distributor Index – November 2018 Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA...
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International Fastener Expo 2018 Expanded Conference Schedule Produces Top Attendee Experience
LAS VEGAS, NV -November 15, 2018- The 2018 International Fastener Expo (IFE) featured...
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce For The Fourth Industrial Revolution
A joint report from Deloitte and the Global Business Coalition for Education highlights...
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US, China Agree to Delay Jan. 1 Tariff Hike
Dive Brief: Tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods from China will remain at the rate of 10% and...
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G.L. Huyett Receives Section 232 Tariff Exclusions
G.L. Huyett, an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer, master distributor, and importer of...
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Fastener Distributor Index – October 2018
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 11/7/18 Key Takeaway: The...
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Stubborn Fasteners are No Match for the New GEARWRENCH® Bolt Biter™ Extraction Sockets
NEWS PROVIDED BY: Apex Tool Group SPARKS, Md., Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Tradesmen...
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The 2018 Best Booth Award Winners Revealed….
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Fastener News Desk Best Booth Awards. We worked the...
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International Fastener Expo 2018 Photo Gallery
Fastener News Desk presents the 2018 Photo Gallery from the International Fastener Expo 2018 in...
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Auxo Investment Partners Acquires Niche Manufacturer Prestige Stamping
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Auxo Investment Partners Acquires Niche...
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International Fastener Expo 2018 Announces Better Than Ever Show Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Fastener Expo 2018 Announces Better Than Ever Show Schedule...
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Bridging The Expectations Gap Between B2B Buyers And Sellers
Fewer than one in 10 buyers rated as “excellent” their purchasing experience on B2B e-commerce...
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Why Supply Chains Must Pivot
Even today’s most digitally advanced supply chains still try to predict what will happen, then...
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U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies – What to Expect in 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vanessa Sciarra, Vice President for Legal Affairs and Trade & Investment...
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Fastener Distributor Index – September 2018
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 10/9/18 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted...
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Manufacturing Day 2018: A Case for Hope
Hope isn’t a plan, I know. And blind optimism is as dangerous as blanket pessimism. But for...
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Want to make faster decisions like Amazon? Jeff Bezos asks one simple question.
In Just 3 Words, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Taught a Brilliant Lesson in Leadership. It’s a...
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Celebrate Manufacturing Day 2018 with Groov-Pin
Groov-Pin Corporation MFG Day Event EVENT DETAILS Facility Tour / Presentation October 5, 2018 ...
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Worldwide Fastener Sources Endorsed by International Fastener Expo
The most comprehensive fastener sourcing website in the world www.worldwidefastenersources.com ...
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Watch This Humanoid Robot Install Drywall
If Japan’s Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Institute has its way, construction...
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Come Join AMPG On MFG Day!
AMPG Hosts Manufacturing Day Events EVENT DETAILS Facility Tour / Manufacturing Expo /...
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Lawson Products Acquires Screw Products, Inc.
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 1, 2018– Lawson Products, Inc.(NASDAQ:LAWS),a...
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Valley Fastener Group, LLC MFG Day Event
Valley Fastener Group Manufacturing Day Event EVENT DETAILS Facility Tour / Presentation October...
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Birmingham Fastener MFG Day Event
Birmingham Fastener Manufacturing Day Event EVENT DETAILS Facility Tour / Presentation October...
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Fastener Company Acquisitions: First Half of 2018
In this issue, we will briefly review all the fastener company acquisitions – a total...
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Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg Co. Manufacturing Day Event
Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg Co. MFG Day Event VALLEY FORGE & BOLT MFG. CO. TO HOST...
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Smart Engineering: The Cure for Almost All Fastener Failures
Every engineered system has a finite service life. Even the most precise designs and robust...
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Fastener Distributor Index – August 2018
Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted FDI for August was 62.5, decelerating m/m vs. July’s 69.2...
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DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK | FALL 2018
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Harbour Group’s Lindstrom Acquires Stelfast
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lindstrom, LLC, a Harbour Group company, has...
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Abbott-Interfast Celebrates 70 years and by the way…Did you know?
For Immediate Release: September 2018 Most of us were not around in September of 1948 when Martin...
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USTR Finalizes Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports
Washington, DC – As part of the United States’ continuing response to China’s theft of American...
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MRO Vending Machines Gain in Popularity
Industrial vending machines are increasingly being used to stock, track, dispense and replenish...
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Printing Metal Just Got Easier with Desktop Metal’s New Supercharged Tech
Few things are more hardcore than 3D-printing metal. We can think of just two off the top of our...
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EFC International Welcomes Global Team Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EFC International Welcomes Global Team Members St. Louis, Missouri –...
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Death of the Salesman: Humans Lose as Computers Close More Deals
Hill and Markes Inc., a 112-year-old janitorial and food service supplier, is as old school as old...
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Fastener Distributor Index – July 2018
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 8/6/18 Key Takeaway: The...
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This is what happens in an internet minute in 2018
In your everyday life, a minute might not seem like much. But when it comes to the vast scale of...
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Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Marketing
Table of Contents Introduction Social Strategies for Agencies Proving the Value of Social Media...
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International Fastener Expo (IFE) Exhibitors, Are You Ready for the 2018 Best Booth Awards?
2018 IFE EXHIBITORS, FASTENER NEWS DESK WANTS YOU! The Fastener News Desk Best Booth Awards...
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Wire and Cable Technology International, May/June 2018
Featured In This Issue: Flame-Retardant Additive Advancements Braiders Welding And More! About...
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Additive Manufacturing, July 2018
Featured In This Issue: Custom Alloys Soft Robot Materials Ceramics And More! Additive...
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Welding Productivity, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: Welding Foundation Can-do Attitude Dimple Difference And More! About...
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Torque Magazine, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: News Analysis: Trade Wars Profile: Owlett-Jaton Show Review: Auto Traders...
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Shop Floor Lasers, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: Curbing Consumption Meaningful Mobility Maximizing Uptime And More!...
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Modern Steel Construction, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: What’s Cool In Steel Hot Products Interview With The Welder And...
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Modern Machine Shop, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: IMTS 2018: Destination Innovation Quality Gagging Tips Additive Insights...
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MHI Solutions, Volume 6, Issue 3
Featured In This Issue: MHI Annual Industry Report Supply Chain Innovation Industry Focus:...
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Metalforming Magazine, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: Laser Cutting Propels Sales Cut-To-Length Case Study IMTS Preview And...
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Metal Additive Manufacturing, Summer 2018
Featured In This Issue: GE’s Industry in 3D Company Profile Metal Powder Properties And...
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Manufacturing Engineering, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: Hot Techniques for Cutting High-Temperature Alloys Hirsh Precision Trusts...
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Industrial Supply, July/August 2018
Featured In This Article: Top 20 Industrial Distributors The Factory Sales Guy Abrasives Training...
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Industrial Laser Supply, August 2018
Featured In This Article: Processing CFRP Structures Beam Shaping For Surface Treatment Dry Laser...
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Hardware Retailing, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: Opportunities in the Outdoor Living Category How Do Your Customers View...
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Fab Shop Magazine, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: Viva Robotics The Right Tip Three-day Fix Sawing Productivity And More!...
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Digital Engineering, August 2018
Featured In This Issue: GPUs For Stimulation Material Management Large-Format Printing And More!...
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Design World, August 2018 Special Edition: Autonomous & Connected Vehicles
Featured In This Issue: How smart plastics help build engines. Motion Control: 3 tips for reducing...
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Constructor, July/August 2018
Featured In This Issue: The Power Of The Written Word Workforce Development Infrastructure Plan...
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China Fastener World, June 2018
Featured In This Issue of China Fastener World: Fastener World Exhibition Footprints Auto Parts...
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McGuire Launches New Sourcing Website – Comprehensive Fastener Site
Trying to source a hard to find fastener? Looking for a specific “brand name” or trademarked...
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And the IFE Award winners are…
The International Fastener Expo has partnered with the Fastener Industry Coalition to choose the...
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Digital Engineering Magazine, June 2018
Featured In This Issue: Engineering For 5G Interactive Simulation Agile Version Control And More!...
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The Rise of the Last-Mile Exchange
Keeping up with the growing volume of e-commerce will require delivery companies to disrupt their...
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EFC Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
EFC International Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification 07/27/2018 Steve Gaddy, Quality Control...
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Innovative Components, Inc. Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The Innovative Components, Inc. Schaumburg facility has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 certification. ...
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Amazon iPhone app adds AR ‘part finder’ for identifying and buying small hardware like screws
Amazon has made a handy new addition to its camera features on its iOS app. The new “part finder”...
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Amazon Launches Parts Finder, Built By Technology Acquired From Partpic in 2016
Got an odd screw, nut, bolt, washer or fastener you need to buy more of, but have no idea to how...
Read MoreModern Machine Shop, July 2018
About Modern Machine Shop: Connecting Metalworking Buyers and Sellers throughout the Industrial Buying Cycle....
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Deloitte 2018 Global Aerospace and Defense Industry Financial Performance Study
Commercial aerospace sector performance decelerates, while defense sector continues to expand The...
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Digital Transformation 101 for Industrial Distributors: eCommerce
Content provided by: Product Genius Technology In 2018, Amazon accounted for more than half of...
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Hardware Connection, May/June 2018
Featured In This Issue: Examining The Aftermath of the True Value Deals Hardware Show Product...
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Smart Manufacturing, May 2018
Featured In This Issue: To Each His Own: Batch Size 1 Arrives Good Times in Thermoplastic...
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Titanium Today, 2018
Featured In This Issue: 3D Dynamics in Supply Chain Spotlight on President of Titanium Finishing...
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Wholesale and Distribution International, Volume 5, Issue 1
Featured In This Issue: Unity Electrical Sales Stream Key Holston Gases And More! About Wholesale...
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Welding Productivity, June 2018
Featured In This Issue: Gas Consumption 4.0 Tight Quarters Visualizing The Arc And More! Welding...
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Additive Manufacturing Magazine, May 2018
Featured In This Issue: Precast Concrete Meets 3D Printing Unmasking Process Costs Additive...
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Manufacturing Engineering Magazine, June 2018
Featured In This Issue: Advanced Technologies Drive New Cylindrical Driving Capabilities...
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