Fastener industry veteran's previous experience includes serving as Nylok GM for New Jersey and Mexico, as well as project engineer for ITW.
North American construction industry proved more dynamic than its European counterpart in 2025.
Slated to open in spring 2027, the new Southeast facility will be significantly larger than Fastenal’s current 252,000 sq ft regional distribution center in Atlanta.
During 2025, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. continued its diversification away from automotive toward non-automotive customers.
Taiwan's fastener industry confronts freight spikes, Chinese dumping, and Korean steel substitution in a perfect storm of challenges.
McKinney, TX-based provider of inventory management and supply chain solutions will join AFC Industries’ Aerospace & Defense business unit.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the past 10 years at Birmingham Fastener and the opportunity to grow alongside such an outstanding company.”
Italy-based Poggipolini has acquired a majority stake in Aero Fasteners Pvt. Ltd., entering India’s aerospace and defense manufacturing sector.
New executive joined Birmingham Fastener in 2018 as HR Manager with a Master's degree from Troy University
“When you don’t bring imports into the greater supply chain, there are fewer pieces and parts,” Larry Spelman said. “There’s not always enough product to go around to fuel everybody’s growth.”
FasLab is a consulting service for screw, bolt, and bolted joint design practices, addressing the common shortage of verification and consulting resources.
Investor support follows efforts by India-based Sundram to expand its non-automotive portfolio through wind energy, aerospace, and railway fasteners growth.
Registration opens for the National Fastener Distributor Association’s June 17-19 meeting in Indianapolis.
Sweden-based fastener manufacturer Bulten Group has agreed to assume full ownership of its operations in India, and will relocate its current operations to Chennai.
New Director of Channel Marketing for Strategic Growth Initiatives focusing on anchors and fasteners, as well as new product development, joined the company in 2012.
Amid slumping demand, the company completed the divestment of its Water Management business unit.
He worked for 50 years at AFI Industries, where he began as a headerman and rose to the position of VP of Manufacturing.
PennAero completed its acquisition of TriMas Corporation’s aerospace fasteners assets for $1.45 billion cash.
“As (Lakeside Construction Fasteners) continues to evolve following our recent acquisition by DMI Direct Metals, LLC, we remain committed to strengthening our leadership team.”
“We’re investing directly in regional availability, faster response times, and stronger day-to-day support,” stated President Mike Taylor.

