Mid-West Fastener Association’s FSTNR Week opened in downtown Chicago, marking the association’s 80th anniversary.
New HQ provides “a much bigger footprint, improved working conditions, greater operational efficiency, a dedicated kitting and value-added operations area."
Canada’s counter tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods include a 50% duty on fastener code 7318 (screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, washers).
Deal expands German fastener manufacturer’s existing production capacities near São Paulo.
Taiwan fastener manufacturers face ongoing challenges due to geopolitical conflicts, high interest rates, labor shortages, and slow demand, according to Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute Chairman Yung-Yu Tsai.
Founded in 1971, Fastening Products of Lancaster supplies fasteners (stainless, steel, brass, nylon & more) and kitting services OEMs and fabrication companies.
Southeast Asian nation enters the world’s top 10 steel-producing countries for the first time after surpassing Italy in crude steel output.
Suburban Portland facility is one of two new DCs the MRO giant plans to open this year.
New senior manager, strategic execution - MRO started working for MSC in 2024.
Prior experience includes working for Marr Electric and Applied Avionics.
Former IFI chairman joins Semblex after 22 years with MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, where he worked in various engineering roles.
CEO: “Parker’s differentiated manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and longstanding customer relationships strengthen our (fastener) platform.”
