He joined Wrought Washer in 2016 from Elgin Fastener Group, where he worked for nearly 13 years. Prior to that, he served as plant manager for Ohio Rod Products.
"He was the nicest, most congenial man and you’d never know he was the immediate past president of the United States."
$1.8 billion all-cash acquisition of Brea, CA-based Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing from Stanley Black & Decker strengthens Howmet Aerospace's portfolio of high-tech aerospace fastening solutions.
The fasteners, MRO and construction supplies distributor’s board appointed current President and Chief Sales Officer Jeff Watts to succeed Florness.
Slidematic Precision Components opened a 46,000 sq ft expansion to its facility in Rockford, IL, enabling the fastener manufacturer to grow its 200-strong workforce by an additional 25 jobs.
Meadows, 78, had a 52-year career with Nylok Fastener Corp. in Lincolnwood, IL.
There are few Canadian manufacturers that produce nuts, bolts and screws, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Paul Swart brings more than 25 years of leadership and financial oversight experience, including 20 years in leadership roles at TriMas.
Sems and Specials president remembered as an “unbelievably principled, compassionate, and respected figure.”
The Mid-West Fastener Association will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2026.
Founded in 1983, Chicago Fastener manufactures cold-headed bolts at its production facility in Mokena, IL.
New executive started with Birmingham Fastener in 2024 after working for nine years at Industrial Threaded Products.
