Former MotorTrend Group creative director will oversee marketing for all Brighton-Best International brands.
Thailand-based JPP Holding Co. introduced 50 AI-powered robots with vision systems to handle tasks such as screw fastening, riveting, stamping, painting, and welding.
Rivet maker Edson Manufacturing purchased a new $4 million facility in Wolcott, CT, the Hartford Business Journal reports.
Among the group’s three business segments, Fastening Systems was the only segment to report reduced sales.
Full-year exports are projected to grow substantially for the second consecutive year, though the average price stood at just US$1.92 per kg, down 2.7% from 2024.
Heller, 49, was Branch Operations Manager in Columbus, OH, for Triangle Fastener Corporation.
New director joined Century Fasteners in 2023, bringing over 42 years of executive leadership experience across the aerospace, defense, industrial, and commercial sectors.
New manager is a board member for Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI).
Traditional industry sectors like hand tools and machine tools—previously subject to 20% reciprocal tariffs—along with the auto parts industry (facing 25% tariffs under Section 232) will see rates reduced to 15%.
New director joins LSG from Optimas Solutions, where he worked in a similar capacity.
In this expanded role, the 24-year fastener industry veteran will lead both the Inside sales and customer service teams.
Zechariah Williams of Würth Industry USA was elected as the 2026 President of the Young Fastener Professionals.
