Howmet Aerospace accused Stanley Black & Decker subsidiaries of infringing its patent for a one-sided “blind” fastener used to install solar-panels, Bloomberg Law reports.
Company to close its fastener factory in Kentucky and open a new centralized distribution center near Detroit.
Fastening Systems revenue gains from growth in the commercial aerospace market, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market.
His 43-year fastener industry career started in 1984 with Vertex Fasteners. Over the years he has also worked for Eskay Screw, XL Screw, MacLean Fastener Service, Eagle Fastener Corp., and Nord-Lock.
New executive succeeding Erik Gershwind joined MSC in 2022 as Executive VP and COO before being appointed President and COO in 2024.
All State Fastener named Würth veteran Dan Hill to lead the company, together with several other senior leadership appointments.
Deal expands wholesale fastener supplier’s national footprint and enhances customer service.
"Rosa the Riveter" joins LSG from Brighton-Best International, where she served as Director of Product Marketing & Communications since 2009.
Founded in 1982, Winston-Salem-based Southern Fasteners operates 11 locations across the Southeast, Texas, and California.
Both leadership positions filled by fastener industry veterans from such companies as Vertex Distribution, Stelfast, Fastenal, and Anixter.
Amid high tariffs, most U.S. manufacturers are embracing hybrid supply chains, keeping critical production in-house while sourcing commodity components from friendlier markets.
Distribution giant is selling its UK-based Cromwell business a month after announcing the closure its Zoro U.K. business.
