
Founded in 1935, Homberg, Germany-based KAMAX reports over €700 million in annual sales from 2.8 billion fasteners and complex cold-formed parts.

“Fastening is in my blood, I started my career as a college intern selling fasteners,” the new sales director stated.

Direct fasteners/hardware (OEM) sales increased 13.8% in the opening quarter of 2026, driven by rising industrial demand in March.

Fastener industry veteran was promoted to VP of Stelfast, a division of LindFast Solutions Group.

“Increasing geopolitical uncertainties and trade policy tensions continue to keep the market environment volatile, with impacts that cannot yet be foreseen.”

She joined Lindfast Solutions Group in 2025 as executive assistant with an Associate of Science degree in paralegal studies from Fisher College.

Fastener World published a strongly-worded report on the crushing effects of U.S. wars — both trade and military — on fastener manufacturers in Taiwan.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the partnerships, the support, and the countless interactions with colleagues, customers, partners, and this community.”

New director will continue managing Grizzly Supply and the retail side of Cable Ties Unlimited.

Many FDI participants reported record sales and strong Q1 performance despite ongoing tariff and policy-driven uncertainty.