Industrial supplier Grainger saw record sales in the final quarter of 2023 amid a normalizing demand market.
Owned by the Hasegawa family, MEIDOH is a top supplier of bolts to Toyota, with factories in Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand and the U.S.
Fastener products sales improved for ITW in 2023, although results were mixed amid recession fears that have since receded.
Double digit growth in aerospace and automotive was partially offset by softness in general industrial fastener markets for Stanley Black & Decker's fastener business.
Founded in 1964, Hillman Solutions is a $1.5 billion hardware supplier that employs one of the largest direct sales and service teams in the industry.
Beaty of Beawest Fasteners and Georgievski of IFE Americas will lead the Young Fastener Professionals association for 2024.
Fastener Training Institute’s Fastener Basics course provides parts knowledge to those new to the fastener industry and to those looking to better understand fastener products.
Next Fastener Training Week is scheduled in Cleveland, OH, on April 8-12 at Brighton-Best International.
Despite the tense global economic and political situation, the group was able to grow, even though the difficult conditions hurt its operating result.
The fraudulent email was sent in the name of longtime CEO Georgia Foley, according to an email STAFDA sent to members.
“The door plug that blew off the Max 9 was removed for repair then reinstalled improperly by Boeing mechanics at the Renton assembly plant,” reports Dominic Gates for the <I>Seattle Times</I>.
Roles “function together so manufacturing and distribution can be complementary sourcing solutions for OEM professionals seeking resilience and localization in their fastener supply chain.”
