New Oak Brook, IL, location for August 21-26 events.
A positive company culture means the chance of employees leaving “goes down substantially,” strategist Lisa Ryan told participants of a Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association webinar.
The specialty distribution company includes MRO c-parts distributor Lawson Products, OEM supply chain services provider Gexpro Services, and TestEquity, an electronic test & measurement solutions provider.
Brahimi, Claus, Medcalf & Vertullo on “Ask the Experts” panel.
Chin Well Fasteners and Chin Herr Industries parent company Chin Well Holdings Bhd signed a 25-year solar power purchase agreement, the New Straits Times reports.
Vescovini Group manufactures more than 1.32 billion industrial fasteners, including nuts, bolts and axles, from 75,000 tons of steel annually to supply 2,500 customers in the automotive, construction and agricultural machinery sectors.
The report highlights the company’s “commitment and approach to sustainability, as well as detailed results against its key metrics, which are designed to drive significant positive impacts.”
Introduction of electric and hybrid models has changed engineered approaches and led to the development of different types of fastener that are more durable and permanent solutions, according to a new report by Global Market Insights.
The economy is back and even “overheated,” which can lead to cyclical risks, economist Christopher Thornberg said.
Jun Xu of Brighton-Best International, Tim Roberto of Star Stainless Screw and Chris Donnell of Scanwell Logistics were panelists at the 2022 Pac-West spring conference.
The 387,558 sq ft building in Roanoke, VA, will be the single largest Würth facility in North America.
Most trade shows were postponed or canceled during the pandemic beginning in 2020, some returned in 2021 and most are scheduled for 2022.
“I am deeply concerned and troubled by the situation in Ukraine,” stated Reinhold Würth, chairman of the supervisory board of the Würth Group’s Family Trusts. “Our thoughts are with our employees and their families, as well as with all people that are currently seeking refuge from the war.”
Rising demand for commercial aircrafts has led to an increase in the production of aerospace fasteners, which is expected to drive market revenue growth.
Reclaiming a suggestion of its original identity, Fastenal Co. sold $2 billion in fasteners during 2021, adjusting to a U.S. economy that pivoted from personal protective equipment to longer term projects involving bolts and nuts.
During a tumultuous year that saw international shipping rates skyrocket, Nucor capitalized on its position as a domestic steel manufacturer, boosted by U.S. tariffs on steel imports.
While many might want to forget the past year, 2021 held opportunities for fastener companies willing to adapt to supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.
“From exposed X-bracing right down to every single nut and bolt, Fastenal products can be seen incorporated into the building,” according to Industrial Distribution.
Trade shows around the world, association conferences, educational programs, technical meetings and golf tournaments are among the 63 fastener events listed in the 2022 FIN calendar.
Sherex points out that “it’s not just the way the vehicle runs that’s the difference” and “Sherex understands the differences and nuances between EVs and combustion engine vehicles.”