Fastener industry veteran who will manage Northeast sales joined Elmhurst, NY-based Birmingham Fastener in 2021.
New manager has worked for PCI Pharma Services, Lowe’s Companies, and Pinnacle Logistics.
The Americas recorded strong growth of 9.3% during the year, while sales in Europe declined 1.9% and Middle East / Africa sales climbed 12.9%.
Steel industry veteran “brings strong insight into the Nordic infrastructure market and extensive experience in the sales of fasteners.”
Sweden-based fastener manufacturer to shutter its factory in Streetsboro, OH, consolidating production into its European operations.
“This opportunity reflects a lot of learning, problem-solving, and support from great people around me,” new manager stated.
Fastener Distributor Index moderation in January across sales and supplier deliveries, while the Forward-Looking Indicator improved on higher employment and lower customer inventory.
Grandson of a founding member, new executive holds a Master of Business Administration and is certified in Toyota Lean Management and General Motors Total Quality Management.
Volt Industrial Plastics founder emigrated from Yugoslavia to the U.S. when he was 14.
Fastener sales in January outperformed Fastenal's 10.8% fastener revenue growth rate in December.
Despite export challenges from tariff pressures, the company maintained healthy margins and reported nine-month profit after tax.
27-year fastener industry veteran has worked for Field Fastener, Supply Technologies, Optimas Solutions, Anixter Fasteners, and Shamrock International Fasteners.
