Swedish fastener manufacturer agreed to supply fasteners and associated C-parts to defense, aerospace and security company Babcock International Group.
The 140,000 sq ft facility includes CNC milling and turning, wire forming, pre-treatment, powder coating and assembly capacity.
Former Mid-West Fastener Association director dedicated over 50 years to the fastener industry, most recently as Supply Chain VP at Brighton-Best Int'l.
New distribution hub will have a direct line to Packer Fastener’s Atlanta distribution center.
New partnership delivers free training to Women In the Fastener Industry members through the Industrial Fasteners Institute’s educational programs.
Previously Barr, who serves as president of the Mid-Atlantic Fasteners Distributors Association, managed a StelFast branch for 16 years.
In the Americas, the Hilti Group increased sales 8.4% in local currencies, mainly driven by strong growth in North America.
The 416,000 sq ft facility will support growing demand for advanced fastening solutions across the automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.
During the period of the current duties, Chinese fasteners continued to be imported at dumped prices, according to the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade.
Company officials said the cause of the fire was an explosion inside a compressed air system, which was captured on video.
Belgium-based FACIL employs 650 people to supply fasteners to OEMs of light and commercial vehicles, trucks and buses.
LindFast Solutions Group promotes from within to fill a corporate strategy VP position.
