News

MSC Industrial Sales & Profit Improve

“While we have not yet seen volumes return to a positive trend... we expect our volume performance to improve throughout the remainder of the fiscal year,” stated CEO Martina McIsaac.

INDUSTRY

Click Bond Supplies Artemis II

Click Bond supplied adhesive-bonded fasteners used on the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission that launched April 1.

DISTRIBUTION

Fastenal Names Business School Director

New director for the Fastenal School of Business began her career with the company as outside sales rep in 2010, and has served as Senior FSB Manager for the past two years.

INTERNATIONAL

SFS Expands in EU Construction Sector

Switzerland-based manufacturer has acquired Harald Zahn GmbH, a German provider of flat roof fastening systems.

INDUSTRY

van Dooremalen Retiring

“Thank you for your commitment and leadership to Calgary Fasteners and TFG,” the Fastener Group stated. “All the best.”

INDUSTRY

FINdex Outpaces Competition in Q1

Specialty alloys supplier Carpenter Technology achieved the highest gain in the first quarter, boosted by demand for next-gen metallurgy for warfighters.

INDUSTRY

Pac-West Economist: Recession Risk ‘Low’

The economic outlook has improved in the past year, with consumer spending at a record level and interest rates down, according to economist Christopher Thornberg.

DISTRIBUTION

Pac-West Panelists: Fastener Costs Rising

Industry panelists at the Pacific-West Fastener Association spring 2026 conference predicted fastener price increases amid a metal market resurgence, increased logistics costs, and energy and labor price hikes.

INDUSTRY

IFI Reports 'Resilience' in NA Fastener Market

Industrial Fasteners Institute notes North American market gains driven by infrastructure investment, reshoring initiatives, and continued demand in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.