Former MotorTrend Group creative director will oversee marketing for all Brighton-Best International brands.
Rivet maker Edson Manufacturing purchased a new $4 million facility in Wolcott, CT, according to the Hartford Business Journal.
Among the group’s three business segments, Fastening Systems was the only segment to report reduced sales.
Full-year exports are projected to grow substantially for the second consecutive year, though the average price stood at just US$1.92 per kg, down 2.7% from 2024.
Heller, 49, was Branch Operations Manager in Columbus, OH, for Triangle Fastener Corporation.
New director joined Century in 2023, bringing over 42 years of executive leadership experience across the aerospace, defense, industrial, and commercial sectors.
New manager is a board member for Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI).
Traditional industry sectors like hand tools and machine tools—previously subject to 20% reciprocal tariffs—along with the auto parts industry (facing 25% tariffs under Section 232) will see rates reduced to 15%.
New director joins LSG from Optimas Solutions, where he worked in a similar capacity.
In this expanded role, the 24-year fastener industry veteran will lead both the Inside sales and customer service teams.
Zechariah Williams of Würth Industry USA was elected as the 2026 President of the Young Fastener Professionals.
Seasoned category leader rejoins Apex Stainless Fasteners to accelerate customer growth, commercial performance and sourcing excellence.
New MTC tool controller provides process control and data collection for the company’s full line of FreeSet cordless tools.
Longtime employee joined Century Fasteners in 2003 to create what is now the Centralized Purchasing Division.
New director has worked for Supply Technologies since 2005, most recently serving as Director of Logistics.
Fastener sales rose 10.8% in December, down from 14.6% growth in the previous month.
She joined the company in 2016 as aerospace sales manager before adding to her duties as senior sales branch manager in 2022.
The new $125 million facility in Gallatin, TN, will produce structural screws, nails, and Quik Drive collated fastening systems.
“Promotion reflects both strong performance in account management and a deep understanding of customer needs, product applications, and service excellence.”
New manager joined Click Bond in 2021 as a regional sales manager before becoming a business development manager.

