The Americas recorded strong growth of 9.3% during the year, while sales in Europe declined 1.9% and Middle East / Africa sales climbed 12.9%.
Steel industry veteran “brings strong insight into the Nordic infrastructure market and extensive experience in the sales of fasteners.”
Sweden-based fastener manufacturer to shutter its factory in Streetsboro, OH, consolidating production into its European operations.
“This opportunity reflects a lot of learning, problem-solving, and support from great people around me,” new manager stated.
Fastener Distributor Index moderation in January across sales and supplier deliveries, while the Forward-Looking Indicator improved on higher employment and lower customer inventory.
Grandson of a founding member, new executive holds a Master of Business Administration and is certified in Toyota Lean Management and General Motors Total Quality Management.
Volt Industrial Plastics founder emigrated from Yugoslavia to the U.S. when he was 14.
Fastener sales in January outperformed Fastenal's 10.8% fastener revenue growth rate in December.
Despite export challenges from tariff pressures, the company maintained healthy margins and reported nine-month profit after tax.
27-year fastener industry veteran has worked for Field Fastener, Supply Technologies, Optimas Solutions, Anixter Fasteners, and Shamrock International Fasteners.
Organic revenue growth reached 8%, driven by strong demand in aerospace and automotive markets.
Facility will manufacture a range of micro-fasteners catering to both the domestic market and exports.
Jacqi (Munoz) F. started working for Optimas in 2024 as Senior Quality Engineer.
Industrial Fasteners Institute program standardizes the training of skilled manufacturing workers and prepares them for long-term careers.
For the past 26 years, Gagnon has worked for master fastener distributor Stelfast, which LSG acquired in 2018.
Optimas Solutions has agreed to sell its international business segment to Exponent, a European private equity firm.
Previous experience includes working for Culp Inc. and Camco Manufacturing.
Minneapolis-based Aero-Space Computer Supplies distributes engineered fasteners and electromechanical components.
New hire earned an AA in Business Administration and Management from Jefferson State Community College.
Thailand-based JPP Holding Co. introduced 50 AI-powered robots with vision systems to handle tasks such as screw fastening, riveting, stamping, painting, and welding.

