Organic revenues climbed 5%, supported by the stronger than anticipated automotive market and continued strength in aerospace, partially offset by lower industrial volume.
Deal, which includes Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, Allfast Fastening Systems, and Mac Fasteners, “reflects the high-quality nature of the business and its continued strong momentum.”
New executive brings “global financial experience and perspective from his leadership roles at Beko Europe and Whirlpool.”
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Dual-week steel price increase suggests America’s largest steel producer’s order bookings “support higher pricing without fear of significant order cancellations,” Steel Industry News reports.
Howmet Aerospace accused Stanley Black & Decker subsidiaries of infringing its patent for a one-sided “blind” fastener used to install solar-panels, Bloomberg Law reports.
Company to close its fastener factory in Kentucky and open a new centralized distribution center near Detroit.
Fastening Systems revenue gains from growth in the commercial aerospace market, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market.
His 43-year fastener industry career started in 1984 with Vertex Fasteners. Over the years he has also worked for Eskay Screw, XL Screw, MacLean Fastener Service, Eagle Fastener Corp., and Nord-Lock.
U.S. steel market experiencing a pivotal moment as major producers implement the first significant price increases in months, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics, according to Steel Industry News.
New executive, who will succeed Erik Gershwind, joined MSC in 2022 as Executive VP and COO before being appointed President and COO in 2024.
All State Fastener named Würth veteran Dan Hill to lead the company, together with several other senior leadership appointments.
Deal expands wholesale fastener supplier’s national footprint and enhances customer service.
"Rosa the Riveter" joins LSG from Brighton-Best International, where she served as Director of Product Marketing & Communications since 2009.
Founded in 1982, Winston-Salem-based Southern Fasteners operates 11 locations across the Southeast, Texas, and California.
Both leadership positions filled by fastener industry veterans from such companies as Vertex Distribution, Stelfast, Fastenal, and Anixter.
Amid high tariffs, most U.S. manufacturers are embracing hybrid supply chains, keeping critical production in-house while sourcing commodity components from friendlier markets.
Distribution giant is selling its UK-based Cromwell business a month after announcing the closure its Zoro U.K. business.
Taiwanese manufacturers are adopting next generation headers and looking to achieve more complex geometries with secondary operations.
“Chris (Wheeler) has been with the company for 16 years(!) and has been a steady hand in helping guide the purchasing department throughout her impressive career at Sherex,” the company stated.

