Fastener News Talks With Fastener Fair USA at the Inaugural Event in Cleveland!

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Apr 16, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Featured, News |

“More than 2,000 registrants attended the show representing professionals from the entire supply chain, exceeding the expectations of the show organizer, Mack Brook Exhibitions, Inc. There were over 250 exhibitors from 20 countries looking to connect with customers in the heart of the Midwest manufacturing region representing a variety of industries like distribution, automotive, aerospace, energy, civil engineering, and construction”. Some of the Event Highlights and Sessions Included: Fastener Fair USA ribbon cutting ceremony The “Future of the Fastener Industry” industry expert panel sponsored by Earnest Machine Products, which attracted nearly 100 attendees looking for industry forecasts...

Earnest Machine Adds New Drilling Capability

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Apr 16, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Press Releases |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Earnest Machine Adds New Drilling Capability High-volume production drilling makes custom easy ROCKY RIVER, OH—April 4, 2018–-Earnest Machine has added new equipment at its Rocky River, OH, facility that enables the company to do high-volume production and specialty drilling of holes from 3/64” to 13/32”. “Earnest has always offered low-volume drilling of parts,” said Al Shannon, manufacturing manager at Earnest Machine. “This new equipment opens up additional opportunities, enabling us to bring more drilling services in-house and allows us to take on higher volume runs of up to one million pieces.” ...

International Fastener Expo Secures Dates Through 2020

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Apr 13, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Fastener Show, Featured, News |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North America’s Most Established Gathering of Fastener Industry Professionals Secures Dates for International Fastener Expo through 2020. Los Angeles, CA (April 12, 2018) – The International Fastener Expo (IFE), first established in 1981 and holding consecutive events for more than three decades, has secured the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for its annual prestigious event, through 2020. IFE 2018: October 30 – November 1 IFE 2019: September 17 – 19 IFE 2020: September 28 – 30 Event organizer Emerald Expositions has leveraged decades of relationship-building to secure the Las Vegas dates for an unprecedented multi-year contract, allowing...

MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions Receives Supplier Award from Toyota

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Apr 2, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, Uncategorized |

MUNDELEIN, Ill., April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Metform division of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS), a supplier of forgings, fasteners and machined parts, was recognized with an Excellent Quality award from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 20, 2018. Held at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, ABM brings together approximately 850 supplier representatives from across North America. Dave Lomasney, MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions president, stated, “We are honored to receive this recognition from Toyota. MacLean-Fogg employees have been focusing diligently on LEAN manufacturing, innovation, and quality work. This outstanding award for the Metform team is proof...

Connect And Collaborate With Your Peers at Fastener Fair USA

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 19, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Featured, News |

Connecting and collaborating with other professionals in your industry is one of the best parts of face-to-face events and we recognize how important networking opportunities are for the fastener and fixing industry. To that end, we have planned several networking opportunities to help you meet and build relationships with your industry peers. Fastener Fair USA is turning out to be the industry show that you just can’t miss. Every week, new exhibitors, educational sessions, and events are being added to Fastener Fair USA, scheduled for April 11-12, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. We spoke with Andrew Pfeifer, Business...

Brighton Best Addresses New Tariff Rates & Effects on the Supply Chain

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 12, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, News |

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Nucor Applauds Trump Administration Implementation of Steel Tariffs

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 12, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, Featured |

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) is pleased that President Trump moved forward today to implement the tariffs on steel imports he announced last week. For years, foreign producers have found every way possible to circumvent our country’s trade laws and it is time for the U.S. government to aggressively use all the tools at its disposal to ensure our economic security and national defense. Taking this comprehensive action makes it clear to foreign competitors that dumping steel products into our market will no longer be tolerated. “We thank the President for taking decisive and meaningful action to...

AGREEMENT OF FASTENER FAIR MEXICO AND CAREINTRA WIDENS THE INDUSTRIAL FASTENER RANGE OF SUPPLIERS IN WESTERN MEXICO

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 8, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners |

The agreement includes benefits in innovative industrial fastener technology for CAREINTRA members Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico, March 7, 2018. – In order to expand the range of fastening and fixing products and suppliers available to manufacturing companies in the region, CAREINTRA – the Regional Chamber of Industry Transformation of the State of Jalisco, and Fastener Fair Mexico – the leading event in Latin America for fastening and fixing technology, signed a cooperation agreement for the 2018 event to be held for the first time in the city of Guadalajara, June 20 – 21. For Juan Porras Brambila, President of CAREINTRA,...

Foreverbolt® Sets New Standard for Stainless Steel Fasteners

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 5, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Featured, News |

SIGNAL HILL, Calif., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Over 15 years in the making, NL-19 is Foreverbolt‘s proprietary lab-tested treatment that modifies the surface of stainless steel products, producing a brighter finish, increased strength, and superior corrosion resistance all without affecting the fastener’s exterior dimensions. The Foreverbolt NL-19 treatment is an advanced corrosion protection that can dramatically reduce future maintenance and repair costs. “Stainless steel fasteners have remained unchanged since their creation nearly 80 years ago,” explains company founder Patrick Vogel. “Under normal conditions ordinary stainless fasteners will corrode and fail, resulting in unwanted replacement and maintenance costs. The NL-19 treatment modifies the surface...

Bossard Enters the Emerging Market of Additive Manufacturing

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 5, 2018 | 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing, Fastener Press Releases, Featured |

March 05, 2018 The Bossard Group is entering with three partners the emerging market of 3D printing. Together with its subsidiary KVT-Fastening, Bossard will present three different technologies at the Additive Manufacturing Expo in Lucerne from March 6 to 7, 2018. Cooperation partners for the Swiss market include TRUMPF (laser metal fusion), German RepRap (fused filament fabrication) and Henkel (stereolithography). These partnerships will allow Bossard to sell 3D industrial printers and related consumables (metal powder, filaments, etc.). Bossard will also act as a partner in consulting customers up to designing complex parts for 3D printing. The Bossard Group views...

IFE Confirms Unprecedented American Access to European Markets at Upcoming 2018 Fastener Expo

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 2, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Fastener Show, Featured |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney Harold 323.817.2217 Courtney.Harold@emeraldexpo.com Los Angeles, CA, February 27, 2018 – On the heels of record-breaking attendance at their October 2017 show, the International Fastener Expo partnered with Berlin-based EFDA (European Fastener Distributor Association) to bring a large delegation from 11 different European countries to IFE 2018. The EFDA represents 170 European-based innovators with collective sales of more than 4 billion Euros. EFDA’s “Securing the Future” documentation describes the global fastener industry with great concern. “Our sector is no longer a simple ‘box-shifter’ that can adapt overnight to changes in the regulatory environment.” As...

Fastener Fair USA to Offer Unique Educational Sessions and Industry Insights

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jan 31, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexander Barton 847-720-4495 alexander@bartonchicago.com Chicago, IL, January 31, 2018 – Fastener professionals will have a unique opportunity to get the latest industry information, forecasts, and technical education with keynote sessions and breakouts at the inaugural Fastener Fair USA, which will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH. Fastener Fair USA is the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in this focused fastener and joining technology exhibition. The show offers a first-hand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace, networking, and...

HD Supply Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire A.H. Harris

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jan 10, 2018 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Supply Chain |

HD Supply Construction & Industrial – White Cap expands its market leading branch footprint, value-added products and solution services for existing and new customers. ATLANTA, Jan. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:HDS), one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase A.H. Harris Construction Supplies, a leading specialty construction distributor serving the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. The purchase price is approximately $380 million. The transaction is expected to close in HD Supply’s first fiscal quarter of 2018 subject to obtaining customary regulatory...

Registration Is Now Open for Inaugural Fastener Fair USA

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Dec 21, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexander Barton 847-720-4495 alexander@bartonchicago.com Chicago, IL, December 21, 2017 – Registration is now open for Fastener Fair USA, the only industrial fastener and fixing show for the entire supply chain, which will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH. Fastener Fair USA is the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in this focused fastener and joining technology exhibition. The show offers a first-hand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace, networking, and top-notch educational programs developed and delivered by...

Diane Popovich Named President of Solon Manufacturing Company

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Dec 20, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Featured, Press Releases |

December 2017 – Chardon, OH – Solon Manufacturing Company announces that current president, J. Timothy Dunn will assume the role of Chairman of the Board and appoints Diane Popovich as its new company president, effective January 1, 2018. Popovich holds the first female executive position in company history. With his transition to Chairman of the Board, Dunn will take an active role in providing leadership to the organization’s officers and executives. Dunn joined Solon in 1979 after graduating from Ohio University. His career began in manufacturing as a lathe operator where he quickly developed his skills in operations...

Fastener Fair USA to Bring Exhibitors from the Entire Supply Chain

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Nov 30, 2017 | Fastener Event, Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, Featured, News |

Fastener Fair USA is ramping up to be the “can’t-miss” event in the fastener and fixing industry, scheduled for April 11-12, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. Every week new exhibitors, educational sessions and events are being added. An important reason to attend the show is seeing exhibitors from the entire supply chain together in one place. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, supplier, OEM, or end user, the show will offer a firsthand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace. “Fastener Fair has been very successful in Europe especially, and we look forward...

Brighton Best International Acquires Koala Nails

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Nov 22, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Press Releases |

Brighton Best International announces that it has closed on an acquisition in Australia. Koala Nails brings on-board a new level of expertise into the construction fastener industry, both for Australia and for the USA. We’re excited to welcome this new addition to our family of companies. Content...

Brighton Best Acquires Ironclad Performance Wear

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Nov 22, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, News |

“Acquisition set to propel IRONCLAD into new markets and expand product offerings” FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — IRONCLAD Performance Wear Corporation, the recognized leader in performance hand safety solutions announced today that it has been acquired by Brighton Best International, Inc. through an asset purchase. Eric Jaeger, one of the original Ironclad employees commented, “The entire Ironclad team is excited to work with our new owners. BBI will help us accelerate our growth in the marketplace by bringing fresh capital and broader access to the market.” Jun Xu, President of BBI stated, “Bringing together BBI’s distribution and logistics capabilities...

THE HILLMAN GROUP ACQUIRES SPECIALTY FASTENER COMPANY

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Nov 19, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, News |

CINCINNATI, OHIO November 8th, 2017 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Hillman Companies,Inc. (NYSE-AMEX: HLM.PR) and The Hillman Group, Inc. (collectively, “Hillman” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement by which it acquired substantially all of the assets, and assumed certain liabilities, of Hargis Industries, LP (“Hargis”), doing business as ST Fastening Systems (“STFS”), a specialty fastener manufacturer and distributor based out of Tyler, Texas. Hillman believes that STFS’s core product line of specialty fasteners fits well with Hillman’s fastener portfolio. STFS’s products are sold to metal building fabricators, hardware wholesalers, and building products distributors...

WÜRTH INDUSTRY NORTH AMERICA STRENGTHENS ITS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Nov 6, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners |

Immediate Release November 1, 2017 WÜRTH INDUSTRY NORTH AMERICA STRENGTHENS ITS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS Indianapolis, USA – Würth Industry North America (WINA) is strengthening its structural fastening portfolio and has acquired Weinstock Bros., Inc. in Valley Stream, New York. Weinstock Bros., Inc. serves the needs of some of the world’s leading steel fabricators and erectors. The New York based company, with more than a century of experience, has earned the reputation of a go-to supplier and specializes in supplying high strength structural bolts, tools and equipment for some of the most demanding structural steel building and bridge construction projects. Over...

THREADED FASTENERS, INC. EXPANDS ITS REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF STATELINE FASTENERS

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Oct 24, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, News |

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pam Denham 251.656.3843 pdenham6400@att.net MOBILE, ALA.-BASED THREADED FASTENERS, INC. EXPANDS ITS REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF STATELINE FASTENERS IN ROSSVILLE, GA Mobile, Ala. (October 13, 2017) — Threaded Fasteners, Inc. (TFI), an employee owned business specializing in the manufacturing, custom packaging and distribution of steel fasteners recently welcomed Stateline Fasteners of Rossville, Ga., to its growing family of businesses. “Stateline’s entire team will be joining forces with the TFI team already established in Chattanooga, Tenn., to serve our expanding market in Tennessee and north Georgia,” said Billy Duren, president of Threaded Fasteners, Inc. “Stateline’s staff brings a wealth of knowledge...

Fastener Industry Veterans Issued US Patent for eCommerce Technology

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Oct 15, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners |

PRESS RELEASE: October 16th, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cris A. Young | EVP | PH: 1-800-FASTENERS | EM: cris@HudsonFasteners.com Fastener Industry Veterans Issued US Patent for eCommerce Technology Youngstown, OH.—Product Genius Technology Founders and Fastener Industry veterans, Lisa J. Kleinhandler, CEO and...

Swissturn/USA Purchases J.I. Morris Fastener Line

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Oct 8, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, Press Releases |

Release Date: October 2nd, 2017 We are pleased to announce that Swissturn/USA has purchased the fastener line of miniature number and UNM screws, self-tapping screws, hex nuts, flat washers, and turned parts from J.I. Morris Company. The J.I. Morris Company brand is recognized as the premier manufacturer of miniature fasteners. We welcome J.I. Morris customers to Swissturn! Swissturn/USA is a world-class precision Swiss screw machine products manufacturer. Production of miniature screws and nuts will shift immediately to Swissturn’s Oxford, Massachusetts facility. Swissturn frequently uses its modern CNC Swiss screw machines for production of miniature parts, so assuming production of the J.I. Morris...

Drill America Launches New Website

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Oct 4, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News |

Visit the Drill America redesigned website at www.DrillAmerica.net Use the new website to: • View current stock • Check pricing • Create quotes • Access product specs and videos If you would like to use the website for these functions, please reply to this email indicating you would like “web access”. Drill America Stocks More Than Drills Check out our very popular Carbide Tipped Hole Cutters. We offer sizes 5/8″ – 4″ with cutting depths of 3/16″ and 1″....

Advance Components – Master Stocking Distributor of Vogelsang Fastener Solutions Tension Pins

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Oct 1, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News |

PRESS RELEASE: September 27, 2017 CONTACT: Pam Berry, pberry@advancecomponents.com Advance Components is now the master stocking distributor of Vogelsang Fastener Solutions (VFS). Vogelsang is a worldwide leading manufacturer of formed metal parts and is one of the world’s largest producers of Coiled Spring Pins and Rollpins® both slotted and coiled. Advance Components is proud to add VFS Rollpins® and Coiled Spring Pins to its list of quality products that are available for same-day shipping, low minimums, drop shipping, EDI planning and other value-added solutions that make Advance a trusted supply chain partner. Advance will carry a large stock of...

ZaGO Manufacturing Co. Announced as Manufacturer of the Year Finalist for the 2017 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Sep 25, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Press Releases |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 23, 2017 Contact:Jacqueline Luciano Email: jackie@zago.com Phone: (973)643-6700 September 22, 2017- Newark,N.J. – ZaGO Manufacturing Co. a manufacturer of sealing fasteners and components, has been announced as a finalist in the Manufacturer of the Year category for the 2017 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards. The winner will be announced at the annual “Made in New Jersey” event in celebration of the sixth annual National Manufacturing Day. The event will occur on Friday, October 6th at the Bridgewater Marriott at 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. The annual celebration will be held from 7:30am to 2:30pm...

American Belleville Challenges the Status Quo in the Belleville Washer / Disc Spring / Flange Washer Industry

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Sep 24, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases |

September 12, 2017 ZSI Manufacturing Inc., Concord Ohio, announced this week the launch of its American Belleville brand, of Belleville Washers, Disc Springs, and Flange Washers designed for applications that require the highest quality, reliability, performance; that is manufactured in the United States with globally competitive pricing. It’s leadership shares nearly 60 years of experience in the business of designing, manufacturing, problem solving and the distribution of Disc Springs, Belleville Spring Washers, & Flange Washers. Their expertise and knowledge in this industry, streamlined manufacturing processes, global network, and access to specialty materials give them the tools to be flexible,...

Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation to host 11th charity golf tournament in support of Team Focus

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Sep 24, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Press Releases |

TEAMFOCUSUSA.ORG Posted Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:48 pm The remarkable relationships we have developed with the people who work there (Threaded Fasteners) demonstrate their strong desire to help our young men become leaders in their communities” MIKE GOTTFRIED, TEAM FOCUS FOUNDER Pam Denham Mobile, Ala, — The 11th Annual Threaded Fasteners Inc. Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Team Focus is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7 on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile. Threaded Fasteners Charity Golf Tournament organizers are especially grateful to local businesses that have generously stepped up as sponsors for this important charity event benefiting Team...

Industrial Vending Service Provider Unveils New Website

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Sep 11, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Industrial Vending, Press Releases, Supply Chain |

1sourcevend.com streamlines machine configuration and ordering process for new customers MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2017) – 1sourcevend, a provider of simple, flexible and affordable vending machines and inventory control software, has unveiled its new website at 1sourcevend.com. The site showcases the benefits of vending to distributors and guides them through shopping for, configuring and ordering vending machines. “In today’s increasingly competitive market, industrial vending helps independent distributors of all sizes to compete on more than just price,” says Mark Hill, president of 1sourcevend, “increasing productivity, decreasing their costs and improving inventory control for the customer.” 1sourcevend.com illustrates how distributors can...

AATP Sells Commodity Threaded Rod Business in Indiana and Focuses on Specialty Threaded Products

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Aug 23, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Denver, Colorado – August 21, 2017) In an effort to focus on specialty threaded products, All America Threaded Products, Inc. announced the sale of its large-volume, commodity threaded rod business based in Indianapolis, IN to Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc., a division of Steel Dynamics, Inc. AATP will continue to operate All America Threaded Products Divisions in Lancaster, PA and Denver, CO and will primarily focus on producing and selling specialty threaded products out of those locations. Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc. is a well-established company with an excellent reputation, and AATP feels confident they will do an...

Peugeot Approves Lazpiur as a Supplier of High Precision Tooling

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jul 24, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

The highly complex tooling manufactured by the Spanish company requires great technical preparation, both of machinery and operators alike. The French multinational now joins the long list of Lazpiur’s automotive manufacturing customers, which includes Volkswagen, Daimler and Ford. Bergara (Gipuzkoa, Spain), 11 July 2017 – Lazpiur has attained approval to become a supplier of highly complex tooling for Peugeot. The French multinational has examined the goods produced by the Spanish company and has concluded that it meets all the requirements for becoming a supplier as of now. The forging tooling manufactured by Lazpiur requires great technical preparation both of machinery...

Exhibit Sales Strong for Inaugural Fastener Fair USA 2018

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jul 23, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, News |

Chicago, IL, July 19, 2017 – After only three months, exhibit sales for the inaugural Fastener Fair USA show have surpassed expectations. Show Management has announced they are expanding the floor space from 25,000 net sq. ft to 40,000 net sq. ft., as close to 100 companies have already reserved their space. The first edition of this unique industrial fastener and fixing show will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH. Fastener Fair USA is the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in the region’s only dedicated fastener, fixing,...

NORMA Group Successfully Completes Acquisition of Fengfan

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jul 14, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Maintal, Germany/Shaoxing City, China, July 3, 2017 – NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has successfully completed the acquisition of Fengfan Fastener Co., Ltd. (“Fengfan”). Fengfan, headquartered in Shaoxing City, China, produces joining products made of stainless steel and plastic as well as specialty textiles. Following NORMA Group’s signing of the purchase agreement on March 28, 2017, for 80 percent of Fengfan’s shares, the authorities have now approved the acquisition. “We are consistently advancing our international expansion. After having acquired and successfully integrated companies in Malaysia and Australia, we are now strengthening our presence in...

Pearson Fastener Receives IATF 16949:2016 First Edition Certification

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jul 14, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Meeting High Standards for Quality as an Automotive Parts Supplier ROCKFORD, IL, July 11, 2017—Pearson Fastener has achieved 16949:2016 First Edition Certification from the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) as a supplier of high-quality custom fasteners to automotive manufacturers. ITAF 16949:2016 First Edition certification defines the requirements of quality management systems for organizations in the automotive supply chain. The IATF, which oversees this particular standard, based it on ISO 9001:2015 with substantial enhancements over previous standards. Therefore, to gain IATF 16949:2016 First Edition certification, suppliers must comply with the new ISO 9001 standard, ISO 9001:2015- ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015. “By achieving...

Rodney Holmes Named Southeastern Fastener Association Vice-President

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jun 28, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News |

Birmingham Fastener is pleased to announce Rodney Holmes has been elected Vice-President of the Southeastern Fastener Association. In 2001, Rodney began his career in Birmingham Fastener’s warehouse and through his dedication and perseverance has worked his way up to his current position as Sales Manager of the manufacturing division of Birmingham Fastener. The Southeastern Fastener Association is a regional association of the Fastener Industry, committed to bringing value to its membership. For 35 years, the SEFA has continued to bring distributors, manufacturers, importers, platers, and manufacturer’s representatives together to help find common ground in the industry and work together...

Vampire Tools Expands Line of Revolutionary Tools with New Recessed Screw Extractor

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jun 21, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News |

Company’s brand-new RSE-60 effectively tackles the age-old problem of removing stripped screws. IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2017 Vampire Tools, creators of the powerful VamPLIERSTM screw extracting pliers have tightened their grip on the fastener extraction market with a brand-new offering: the RSE-60, or recessed screw extractor. Complementing the VamPLIERS’ ability to lock on to stripped fasteners whose heads sits above the surface, the RSE-60’s innovative design delivers unprecedented extraction ability for recessed or countersunk M3, M4, and M5 screws. Where the RSE differs from previous stripped screw extraction methods is in its simplicity. No power or drilling is...

HWC Names Megliola as President of Vertex Distribution

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jun 20, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases |

Megliola brings decades of fastener experience honed across sales, marketing, and operations. (June 19, 2017) Vertex Distribution, a division of HWC (NASDAQ: HWCC), is pleased to announce that Richard “Rich” Megliola has joined the team as President of Vertex Distribution. Rich began his career in the fastener industry after acquiring a degree in Marketing from Kean University when he took an Inside Sales Representative role at Reynolds Fasteners, Inc. During Rich’s long career at Reynolds, he helped grow sales from $29 to $200 million while rising to the role of Vice President of Sales & Operations. He was named...

Global Fastener Company Orders Mesh Belt Heat Treatment System

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jun 14, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

CAN-ENG Furnaces International Ltd was recently awarded a contract to design and supply a mesh belt heat treat system with a production capacity of 4,000 lb/hr of high quality automotive fasteners. CAN-ENG was entrusted with the contract from this new European based client based on proven reliability, efficiency, and soft-part-handling features; hallmarks of CAN-ENG’s Mesh Belt Furnace Systems. The new, high-volume fastener system features: an atmosphere controlled mesh belt hardening system, oil quench, post wash system, temper furnace, soluble oil system, bi-directional conveyor discharge, and CAN-ENG’s PETTM Level 2 SCADA system. By integrating CAN-ENG’s Level 2 Automation, the automotive...

Wedge Locking Washers Come in Sizes from M3 to M72

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jun 9, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Sherex Fastening Solutions, a global leader in engineered fasteners, tooling, and automation, is pleased to announce the launch of a new wedge locking washer product line. “The TEC Series product line adds another fastening solution to our portfolio, continuing our 35 year tradition of developing innovative, lowest total installed cost fastening solutions for our valued customers,” says President Adam Pratt, “TEC Series washers are a high quality, high performance, cost-effective solution to the challenge of securing joints that experience severe vibration and load.” Sherex’s March 2016 acquisition of Disc-Lock International, the originator of wedge locking technology, laid the foundation...

Future of Manufacturing in Mexico to be Discussed at Fastener Fair Mexico

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jun 7, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

The Trump Effect in Manufacturing, announced as keynote The 10 commandment for sales success in the Fastener Industry, a conference tailored for distributors Mexico City, June 6, 2017 – Organizers of Fastener Fair Mexico, the leading exhibition for fastener and fixing technology, have announced two new education conferences to be held simultaneously to the show, June 20-21 in the World Trade Center Maya halls in Mexico City. The Trump Effect in Manufacturing will be the keynote that officially opens Fastener Fair Mexico 2017 on Tuesday June 20th. This keynote will project the possible scenarios of manufacturing in Mexico in...

Optimas Solutions Supplies Global Expertise with a Local Touch

Posted by Fastener News Desk | May 12, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

The phrase ‘global supplier’ creates thoughts of shipping containers travelling the world and large multinational corporations employing highly complex logistical operations; all controlled from a centralized super-hub. However, this is not an entirely accurate reflection of what it takes to be a truly successful supply partner to a global customer base. Traditional global frameworks can be slow to respond to local concerns, while moving products around the world can also be costly and time consuming. Therefore, to effectively service demands with speed at a local level, a global approach must be blended with a local outlook – a scalability...

Boker’s Bridges the Design Production Gap with New Prototyping Capabilities

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Apr 11, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Minneapolis, MN – April 5, 2017 – Boker’s now offers additive manufacturing to provide customers with three-dimensional prototypes. Using a Stratasys 3D printer, Boker’s creates quick prototyping of custom designs for 3D washer and stamping models. “Once a customer’s CAD file has been received, we can provide a 3D printed prototype, to help shorten the development cycle,” Mark Kersey, VP, Boker’s, Inc. “By quickly moving from concept through design and into production, our customers can test parts for accurate form, fit and function prior to producing the actual stamped part.” Boker’s provides prototypes for a variety of new custom stampings, complex...

MWFA Announces FIC Summit Rebate

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Apr 3, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

In their continued effort to support the Fastener Industry Coalition (FIC) Fastener Summit, the Mid-West Fastener Association has announced that it will rebate back $50 for the first attendee from each MWFA member company who attends the FIC Summit. The effect of the rebate is to reduce the admission price to $100 for every MWFA member company employee to attend this great education and informational event. Rebates will be mailed to member companies after the event takes place. The rebate is in addition to funds already committed to this event by the MWFA, who also participates on the FIC board....

Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group to Launch Fastener Fair USA in 2018

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 31, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Chicago, IL, March 30, 2017 – Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group, organizers of the Fastener Fair exhibitions taking place globally, announce the launch of Fastener Fair USA. The first edition of this unique industrial fastener and fixing show will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH. Fastener Fair USA will be the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in the region’s only dedicated fastener, fixing, and joining technology exhibition. The show will offer a first-hand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace, as well as a...

Murphy Door Chooses Lockdowel Fastening for Ease of Assembly

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 22, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Press Releases |

Murphy Door Gives Customers an Easy-to-Assemble, Beautiful, Secret Door with Lockdowel Glue-less/Tool-less, fast assembly fasteners — Available Now! March 22, 2017 – Ogden, Utah — Murphy Door announces they have chosen to build their secret bookshelf doors using Lockdowel fasteners to allow customers fast, yet strong assembly. “We chose Lockdowel fasteners because they require no glue or tools, allowing assembly time for a full-sized, bookshelf, hidden door to be about two hours for the average person with no carpentry experience. This is 60% less assembly time than our old fastener technology,” Murphy Door CEO Jeremy G. Barker said. According to the company Lockdowel fasteners allowed Murphy Door...

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017: The International Fastener and Fixing Community Will Meet Again in Stuttgart Next Week

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 22, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

The leading international exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017, opens its doors from 28 – 30 March 2017 at the Trade Fair Centre in Stuttgart. With a total of 894 exhibitors from 46 countries, this year’s exhibition will be a record event both in terms of exhibitor numbers and exhibition space. Taking place in halls 1, 3 and 5 and covering a net exhibition space of more than 20,000 square meters, visitors can expect the largest ever selection of new technologies and innovations from all areas of fastener and fixing technology. Major European exhibitor...

Two Elgin Fastener Group LLC (EFG) Facilities are Now at ISO 9001:2015 Standard

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 20, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Brecksville, OH— Elgin Fastener Group LLC (EFG) is proud to announce that two of their facilities, Holbrook Manufacturing and Ohio Rod Products, have successfully completed the transition from ISO 9001:2008 certification to the newly-revised standard, ISO 9001:2015. ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized quality management standard and helps organizations to meet the expectations and needs of their customers. As part of the ISO 9001:2015 certification process, both Holbrook Manufacturing and Ohio Rod Products engaged in a rigorous audit of their business processes as well as product quality environments. “By achieving this level of certification, we continue to...

Parker Hannifin Celebrates 100 Years

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 14, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, News |

After a century of growth and innovation, entrepreneurial spirit of founder Art Parker lives on at this global engineering powerhouse CLEVELAND, March 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding on March 13, 1917 and has launched a centennial website at www.parker.com/centennial. “This year we honor the past and the great achievements that have come before us, and celebrate the people, culture and values that have made Parker the company it is today,” said Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer....

MW Industries Launches Industry-First, Web-Based Service

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 10, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Rapid Response Service Aims to Shorten Product Development Timeline for Spring, Fastener, and Metal Components CHICAGO, IL – March 8, 2017 – Product designers and engineers responsible for specifying springs, wire forms, metal stampings, fasteners or other precision metal components for their products will now have access to an industry-first, web-based service that can guide them to the right solution in as little as an hour. “With thousands of products to choose from, engineers find themselves challenged to select the right metal component for their designs. Our new online Rapid Response service connects customers to multiple problem-solving engineers imbedded in...

OMG, Maker of FastenMaster, Expands in Agawam, Adds Heat Treating and Jobs

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 3, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, News |

AGAWAM — Look on the shelves at a hardware store or home center. If it’s a warehouse-type place, also look up at the commercial roof covering the store. You’ll see products from Agawam’s OMG Inc. in both places. The 36-year-old company, originally known as Olympic Manufacturing, makes screws, washer plates, vents, metal edges, adhesives and construction equipment for commercial flat roofs like those over factories and big box retailers. OMG also makes FastenMaster, a line of screws for residential decks that contractors can hide, giving the finished deck a better appearance. OMG sells FastenMaster at lumber yards and hardware...

Lazpiur Showcases the Complete Family of Fastener Control Machines

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Mar 2, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Exhibiting at stand 1990 in Hall 3, the Basque company will attend the Stuttgart Fastener Fair with the BEGItech ECD PLUS, which is designed for the individual control of parts by an extremely precise vision system. This eradicates the lack of reliability involved in manual control procedures and provides the benefits of swift, precise and objective control of the parts being measured. Lazpiur will also be exhibiting a wide range of forging tooling in Stuttgart.These are two different lines, which nevertheless share the common denominator of constant innovation and application of cutting edge technologies to products. Bergara (Gipuzkoa),...

Fastener Fair Italy Returns to Milan

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Feb 22, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

The second Fastener Fair Italy exhibition will take place at the MiCo – Milano Congressi on 26 and 27 September 2018. Providing a unique showcase and business forum in one of Europe’s leading industrial economies, the event is dedicated exclusively to fastener and fixing technologies. Exhibiting companies will feature products and services in these key fields: Industrial fasteners and fixings Construction fixings Assembly and installation systems Fastener manufacturing technology Storage, distribution, factory equipment Information, communication and services Visitors to the exhibition will include specialists from leading market sectors such as aerospace, machinery and electrical equipment manufacturing, automotive and transport...

National Nail Expands Warranty for its CAMO® Edge Deck Screws to Cover Deck Boards

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Feb 17, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, Fasteners, News |

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — National Nail announces that it has expanded and updated its warranty on CAMO Edge Deck Screws, which are part of its CAMO Edge Fastening™ system. Designed to meet today’s market demand for cedar, tropical woods, capped composites and capped PVCs (square or grooved, including brands such as Trex®, AZEK®, TimberTech®, Fiberon®, EverGrain®, Wolf® and other similar products), the new and expanded warranty will cover the replacement of deck board products when the replacement of the deck board is directly related to the non-performance of the CAMO Edge Fastening™ system. The CAMO...

Fastener Fair India 2017, New Delhi: Sales Begin Strongly

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Feb 17, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Fastener Fair India 2017, New Delhi: Sales begin strongly Fastener Fair India 2017, New Delhi takes place from 11-12 August 2017 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre. India’s capital city hosts the country’s premier exhibition for fastener and fixing technology for the second time, focussing on a wide product range of industrial fasteners and fixings, assembly and installation systems, storage and logistics services, fastener manufacturing technology and construction fixings. Sales for the exhibition have started strongly, with both domestic and international companies booking their stands at the show. The previous edition of Fastener Fair India, held in New Delhi...

Beacon Fasteners & Components Announces Applied Design & Fastening Solutions as Rep

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Feb 2, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Beacon Fasteners and Components is thrilled to announce Tony Van Hoozer of Applied Design & Fastening Solutions as a manufacturers’ representative for Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Southern Illinois. “With 44 years of industry knowledge and expertise, Tony will be a great liaison to our Midwest customer base and a valuable asset to our team,” said Kameron Dorsey, National Sales Manager at Beacon. “He shares our customer-driven principles and focus on servicing our customers, and we look forward to growing and strengthening these partnerships together.” Applied Design & Fastening Solutions goal is to achieve unparalleled customer satisfaction by offering high...

Frank Liao Appointed Head of Asia-Pacific Region for Velcro Companies

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jan 12, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

January 12, 2017 – Boston, Massachusetts – Velcro Companies today announced that Frank Liao has joined the company as president of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Mr. Liao will be based in the company’s Shanghai office and will lead the development and execution of its growth strategy for the region. Fraser Cameron, President and CEO of Velcro Companies, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Frank to our organization. He is a highly experienced executive with deep knowledge of the APAC region, which is an important part of our business today and holds great promise for growth in the future. Importantly,...

Rivet & Eyelet Technologies Partners with MMA Fighter David ‘Caveman’ Rickels

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Jan 3, 2017 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Matt Nerney, Regional Sales Manager for RIVETEYELET.COM, recently announced a marketing partnership with Bellator MMA fighter David ‘Caveman’ Rickels. David won the Lightweight Championship during Bellator MMA: Season 8 that was broadcast worldwide on Spike TV. RIVETEYELET.COM is a domestic and international source for pop-style rivets, setting tools, and custom eyelets products. Contact at 800-853-7011 or mattn@riveteyelet.com ...

Abbott-Interfast Corporation Announced Robert Baer as President and Chief Executive Officer

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Dec 21, 2016 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

December 21, 2016 Wheeling, Illinois, – Abbott-Interfast Corporation announced Robert (Bob) Baer has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2017. As President and CEO, Baer will have responsibility for all of the Company’s operating units. Bob will report directly to the Binder family and the Board of Directors. The retiring President, James A Calabrese will stay on as Legal in house Council for the company. Bob Baer joined Abbott-Interfast 25 years ago as Controller, CPA. After 3 years, Bob was promoted to Vice President and took responsibility for Purchasing. Bob’s responsibilities with Abbott have...

Accurate Screw Machine Achieves AS9100 REV C Certification

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Dec 6, 2016 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

MW Industries, Inc. 9501 Technology Blvd. Suite 401 Rosemont, IL 60018 USA Contact: Darlene Kober Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales P: 847-349-5767 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACCURATE SCREW MACHINE ACHIEVES AS9100 REV C CERTIFICATION New Jersey-based manufacturer demonstrates its continual dedication to producing the highest quality, custom hardware, fasteners and machined components for the aerospace market. CHICAGO, IL – September 28, 2016 – Accurate Screw Machine (ASM), a division of MW Industries, Inc., is pleased to announce its achievement of AS9100 Rev. C certification for its Fairfield, New Jersey manufacturing plant. AS9100 registration is an aviation, space, and defense...

The Cy-Time Company Will Manufacture Lazpiur’s BEGItech ECD Machine for the Chinese Market

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Dec 2, 2016 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

This agreement was reached after the sales potential was verified for this inspection machinery in China, particularly among the manufacturers of fasteners for the automotive and aerospace industries. Cy-Time has become one of Lazpiur’s leading partners after another recent agreement to market and provide technical support for Lazpiur’s pin insertion and electronics machines in China. Bergara (Spain), 2nd December, 2016 Lazpiur has taken a significant step in the consolidation of operations in the Chinese market. It has reached an agreement with the Cy-Time company to manufacture the BEGItech ECD machines built for China. This machine was designed by Lazpiur...

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017 with Record Exhibition Space

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Nov 28, 2016 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

November 2016 Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017 with record exhibition space: Further growth of leading exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017, the world’s leading exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry, will take place from 28 – 30 March 2017 in halls 1, 3 and 5 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Grounds in Germany. The new hall positioning which increased the available net exhibition space to 20,500 m2, enabled a further growth of the exhibition by currently 7% compared to the previous event. Already 97% of the total available stand space has been booked so far....

General Fasteners Company Announces the Addition of Key Personnel

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Oct 13, 2016 | Fastener Press Releases, News, Press Releases |

Contact: Jan Wingfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marketing Specialist General Fasteners Company 734-452-2258 jwingfie@genfast.com General Fasteners Company Announces the Addition of Key Personnel LIVONIA, MI, October 11, 2016 – General Fasteners Company, a full-service distributor...

Morgan Wilson Joins National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo as the New Business Development Manager

Posted by Fastener News Desk | Oct 4, 2016 | Fastener Press Releases, Fastener Show, News, Press Releases |

Los Angeles, CA (10/04/16) – National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo (NIFMSE), the largest fastener show in North America, announced that Morgan Wilson will join NIFMSE as the new Business Development Manager as of October 10, 2016. With the recent Emerald Expositions’ acquisition of NIFMSE we knew it was important to find more ways to connect our customers with theirs, adding more resources was at the top of the list. Wilson will join the team to continue to develop and maintain relationships with the show’s long standing clients as well as lead the development of new product categories on the...