Meet The National Fastener Distributors Association’s 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors
Meet The National Fastener Distributors Association’s 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors:...
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Women in the Fastener Industry on Camaraderie
Hi. I am Willow. Welcome to my column. We have not met before, but you already know a lot about...
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Generational Disruption Shifts Norms For Industrial Distributors
Generational Disruption Shifts Norms For Industrial Distributors US 06/10/19 Atlanta, GA UPS...
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Growing together: EDI and eCommerce
With the ongoing growth of EDI, website eCommerce and e-procurement, electronic transactions...
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Fastener Distributor Index – May 2019
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 6/6/19 Key Takeaway: The...
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Creating a Winning Wholesale Distribution Strategy
Wholesale distribution navigates an inflection point Disruptive forces—enabled and...
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Würth Announces Partnership with The Fastener Training Institute
NEWS PROVIDED BY Würth Industry of North America May 16, 2019, 11:28 ET INDIANAPOLIS, May 16,...
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The 2019 International Fastener Expo Registration is Now Open
September 17–19, 2019 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center Bayside D-E, Las Vegas, NV, USA FOR...
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High Strength Socket Head Cap Screws Meets High Performance Distribution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE High Strength Socket Head Cap Screws Meets High Performance...
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Second Annual Fastener Fair USA Grows in Attendance and Exhibits
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Fastener Fair USA 2019 Revved Up in the Motor City
We were grateful for the long Memorial Day weekend after this year’s Fastener Fair...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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About Modern Machine Shop: Connecting Metalworking Buyers and Sellers throughout the Industrial Buying Cycle....
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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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3 Reasons Why eCommerce Matters More Than Ever for B2B Marketers
Editor’s Note: This guest post was contributed by: Andy Hoar, CEO of Paradigm B2B and the...
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What does Industry 4.0 mean for the global workforce?
by: Clare Goldsberry June 05, 2018 It’s pretty obvious that Industry 4.0 will impact the...
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Intercorp Unveils New Packaging for Strong-Point® and Strongcon® Brands
Intercorp Unveils New Packaging for Strong-Point® and Strongcon® Brands Intercorp, an...
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Germany’s Billionaire ‘Screw King’ Tightens the Screws on the U.S.
By DAVID MEYER One of the world’s biggest suppliers of assembly and fastening materials,...
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The Rise of Specialized Marketplaces in eCommerce
By Alex Moazed Founder and CEO, Applico @AlexMoazed Amazon and Walmart/Jet.com are...
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IFE Awards Nominations Now OPEN!
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS Since 1981, the International Fastener Expo (formerly NIFMSE) has been...
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Earnest Machine Adds Domestic Hex Nuts to Product line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Earnest Machine Products | 1250 Linda Street, Suite 301 | Rocky...
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Millennials stand out for their technology use, but older generations also embrace digital life
Millennials have often led older Americans in their adoption and use of technology, and this...
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Save the Date: Manufacturing Day is Oct 5, 2018
Manufacturing Day℠ is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation...
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3D Printing Saves the World, Part 1 & 2
Part 1 What are some of the world’s biggest problems? Education, healthcare, natural disasters…the...
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AFIXX Alliance® announces the addition of Sherex Fastening Solutions® TEC Series™Washers
AFIXX Alliance® announces the addition of Sherex Fastening Solutions® TEC Series™Washers AFIXX...
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Business Leaders as Catalysts for Change
Today’s CEO creates opportunity through innovation and customer awareness. Strong cultural values...
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Materials Testing in the Aerospace Industry
Aerospace is a demanding industry for new product development and quality control. AZoM talks to...
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2018 First Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey
2018 First Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey At the NAM’s September board meeting,...
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Fastener News Talks With Fastener Fair USA at the Inaugural Event in Cleveland!
“More than 2,000 registrants attended the show representing professionals from the entire...
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Fastener Fair USA Review
April 13, 2018 | travelingsalesman Fastener Fair USA was held in Cleveland, Ohio over the past...
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International Fastener Expo Secures Dates Through 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North America’s Most Established Gathering of Fastener Industry...
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Fastener Company Acquisitions Completed During the Second Half of 2017
About the Author: RICHARD P. HAGAN Richard P. Hagan is the president of Pinnacle Capital...
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Overcoming mobile measurement challenges to drive brand lift and sales growth
Matt Lawson Director of Marketing, Performance Ads at Google Mobile has become...
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Full Report: The Effect of Imports of Steel on the National Security
U.S. Department of Commerce: Section 232: The Effects of Imports of Steel on the National Security...
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Connect And Collaborate With Your Peers at Fastener Fair USA
Connecting and collaborating with other professionals in your industry is one of the best parts of...
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North Coast Fastener Association Hall of Fame Dinner & Award Ceremony
Fastener News Desk was an attendee at the North Coast Fastener Association’s Hall of Fame...
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Foreverbolt® Sets New Standard for Stainless Steel Fasteners
SIGNAL HILL, Calif., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Over 15 years in the making, NL-19...
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