By Phil Matten, Fastener+Fixing Europe July 16, 2013 FIN – Fastener companies need to continue advancement in technology, keynote speakers
FASTENER HISTORY 2013
May 19, 2014 FIN – Deal-making activity in the global fastener industry continued at a strong pace during 2013, consultant
March 19, 2013 FIN – There are walls – not just drapes – between booths. Fastener Fair Stuttgart exhibitors
June 21, 2013 FIN – Have a company purchasing philosophy, don’t be wooed by small price differentials and learn the
Tinnerman History of Innovation Tinnerman was founded in Ohio in 1870 by George Tinnerman as the Tinnerman Stove Company. In
September 10, 2013 FIN – An Indiana fastener manufacturing plant will be expanded by 20,000 sq ft in a
2013 FIN NEF Adding Cold Headers to Increase Production February 20, 2013 FIN – North East Fasteners Corp. is adding
Salesman’s Trouble Finding Fasteners Led to 1920 Founding of Paulin January 5, 2013 FIN – Third generation president Richard
October 11, 2013 FIN – Brighton-Best International acquired the assets of Porteous Fastener Company. BBI CEO Robert Shieh pointed to “the opportunities
January 30, 2013 FIN – The European Fastener Distributors Association will be making major changes, including seeking a broader role
July 16, 2013 FIN – After two high-profile company acquisitions this spring, Elgin Fastener Group LLC’s CEO Jeff Liter has
January 30, 2013 FIN – Porteous Fastener Co. is consolidating its two Southern California locations into one new 204,000 sq
May 8, 2013 FIN – John Sutherland will retire and close his New England-based rep agency, Sutherland Industrial Sales, at the end
January 30, 2013 FIN – Don Westby sold his Wisconsin fastener distributorship to Dave Schmitting. Westby hired Schmitting as general
January 7, 2013 FIN – MEDIA SPOTLIGHT – AlphaUSA marked its 55th anniversary in its suburban Detroit manufacturing plant. The
Distributor Russ Doran of Timberline Fasteners noted, “You can’t just take 5% out of costs year after year. Eventually it
December 9, 2013 FIN – As three emigrants from Czechoslovakia sailed toward the Statute of Liberty in New York Harbor
May 8, 2013 FIN – Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet Inc. is marking its 65th year in business, manager Allan Weitzman announced. Jay-Cee Sales
+ click to enlarge February 20, 2013 FIN – Aztech Locknut Company is probably the first fastener manufacturer to
+ click to enlarge + click to enlarge “Allfast has the best machines in the industry,” Jim Randall declared