The Fastener Distributor Index modestly improved in February, reflecting "acceleration across sales and customer inventories."
Deal strengthens Netherlands-based Fabory’s specialist support for customers across the Benelux petrochemical and energy markets.
Direct fasteners/hardware sales increased in February, extending a record of fastener sales growth that began in July 2025 after two years of decline.
New marketing strategist joined MW Components in 2023 as Digital Marketing Strategist from R.E. Mason.
37-year-old fastener industry veteran worked as a key account manager for Sigma Fasteners.
Trade show is scheduled for May 5-6 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.
Previous experience includes working for Decco Castings (2024-26), GKN Aerospace (2013-2024), and Rolls Royce (2002-2012).
“By adding the unique strengths of HITEK, HSL, NorcaTec, NAPCO, and Kit Pack to the Aeromed Group of companies, we are building a more resilient, versatile organization.” said CEO Bob Spence.
New executive will oversee day‑to‑day operations, lead strategic initiatives, and strengthen Lindstrom Solutions Group Canada.
Charlotte, NC-based MW Components operates 24 manufacturing U.S. facilities employing more than 1,750 people to produce fasteners, springs and engineered components.
New supply chain manager, who joined Endries in 2024, earned a BA in accounting from Briar Cliff University.
Previous experience includes working for Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Aircraft Fasteners Int'l, Adept Fasteners, and Wesco Aircraft.
New director started his career in 1997 at hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation fittings manufacturer Brennan.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to expand our footprint, strengthen partnerships, and continue building a best‑in‑class platform in this market.”
Jinhap Gabriel Auto India Private Ltd. will manufacture, import and export automotive and industrial fasteners.
New District Sales Manager joined Grainger in 2013 as an HR manager.
He joins Pittsburgh-based Howmet Aerospace from RTC Aerospace LLC, where he handled supply chain issues.
He joined Stelfast in 2011 as National Sales Manager before his promotion to Division President in 2020.
Arrow’s facility in Saddle Brook, NJ, serves as the U.S. sales, marketing, and distribution hub for parent company Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial Co.
New director joined Space-Lok in 2020 from LISI Aerospace, where he worked from 2015-2020.

