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Würth Group Sales Top $24 Billion
INTERNATIONAL

Würth Group Sales Top $24 Billion

In Germany, Würth generated a 0.8% sales gain, while its companies outside of Germany achieved sales growth of 3.3%.

OBITUARY: Leo Coar
INDUSTRY

OBITUARY: Leo Coar

Distributor’s Link Magazine founder and publisher, 93, was a member of the Fastener Hall of Fame.

Semblex Hires Strategic Business Development Manager
MANUFACTURING

Semblex Hires Strategic Business Development Manager

New hire's previous experience includes management positions at MW Components, Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, and EJOT.

Bisco Industries Opens in Mexico
DISTRIBUTION

Bisco Industries Opens in Mexico

Office in Chihuahua, Mexico, marks the distributor's 53rd location, expanding the company’s global footprint.

Hillman Hires Fasteners Channel Manager
DISTRIBUTION

Hillman Hires Fasteners Channel Manager

New manager’s previous experience includes working for TTI Floor Care North America and Techtronic Industries.

Howmet Hires Operations Mgr.
MANUFACTURING

Howmet Hires Operations Mgr.

New manager's previous experience includes positions at Precision Castparts, Cherry Aerospace, Consolidated Precision Products, and Air Industries.

Fastener Distributor Index Rises
DISTRIBUTION

Fastener Distributor Index Rises

The FDI jumped to 56.4 in December (vs. November 50.01), reflecting improvement in sales, supplier deliveries, and customer inventories.

Optimas Solutions Opens in India
INTERNATIONAL

Optimas Solutions Opens in India

India office strengthens Optimas’ global footprint and enhances its ability to support customers with engineering expertise, supply chain efficiency, and operational excellence.

NEFCO Acquires STS Industrial
DISTRIBUTION

NEFCO Acquires STS Industrial

STS Industrial supplies fasteners, pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), gaskets, pipe supports, and cutting tools to refinery and chemical facilities, oil and gas operators, industrial contractors, and manufacturing customers across the U.S.

Nifast Hires Bougher as Sales Engineer
DISTRIBUTION

Nifast Hires Bougher as Sales Engineer

He joins Nifast from Agrati Group, where he served as application engineer.

MW Components Hires Rockford Fastener GM
MANUFACTURING

MW Components Hires Rockford Fastener GM

New executive joins MW Components from Abbott Interfast, where he served as senior operations director for six years.

Wrought Washer Names Plant Manager at Diversified Tooling
MANUFACTURING

Wrought Washer Names Plant Manager at Diversified Tooling

New plant manager brings more than 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience, with a strong background in operations, process improvement, and team development.

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