
New venture will establish a factory in India to produce and distribute high-quality cold forged fasteners and other parts for one of the world’s largest automotive markets.

Martin Fastening Solutions executive VP Scott McDaniel will serve as the 2024-2025 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association.

Founded in 1929, Holo-Krome - a subsidiary of Fastenal - made its name by pioneering the cold forming process.

“Unique” system designed for structural members, joists, and hanger connectors using fasteners.
Swedish manufacturer has made further energy, water and cost cuts for “cleaner, greener and more efficient” stainless steel fastener manufacturing.

Highlights include $5.5 million in donations to Habitat for Humanity over the past 16 years and increasing the number of scholarships to 120 a year.

CEO: “Softer than expected” results hurt by “increased product and customer mix headwinds and unexpected dilution from our web price realignment.”

Current flaw discovered at Boeing's South Carolina plant, where rivets were incorrectly torqued from the wrong side.

“2023 may be remembered as the first ‘normal’ year since 2019 in terms of supply chain conditions and escalating inflation,” according to Modern Distribution Management.

National and Asahi Headers and Boltmakers to 15mm, Waterbury and Menn Thread Rollers to 1, and more.