Companies adopting methods that enhance mechanical properties of fasteners – such as improving fatigue resistance and reducing microstructural weaknesses.
NEWS BRIEFS
July 10
11:49
2025
Brighton-Best International announced a price increase to counteract the impact of rising U.S. tariffs, Fastener World reports.
July 10
11:05
2025
Amid a qualified worker shortage, technology allowed the company to grow without a significant investment in human capital, stated CEO Ben Belzer.
July 09
18:48
2025
New 65,000 sq ft distribution hub in Hambach, France, enhances Optimas’ investment in Europe while strengthening supply chain security and operational efficiency.
July 09
18:26
2025
Acquisitions helped companies in Southern Europe and Asia to lead the way, reporting double-digit sales growth rates during the first six months of 2025.
July 09
18:00
2025
Founded in 1903, Chicago-based American Jebco is a cold-heading manufacturer of highly specialized fastening components to the automotive, electronic, construction, and consumer products industries.
July 09
12:14
2025
Mixed June results follow a more constructive May, with commentary reflecting mixed signals on demand and persistent uncertainty tied to trade disruptions.
July 08
18:23
2025
His career includes nearly two decades at Fastenal, where he served in multiple leadership, followed by a role at Airgas managing customer relationships across the industrial sector.
July 08
12:21
2025
Smyrna, TN-based Ideal Tridon manufactures fasteners, clamps, and couplings, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
July 08
11:46
2025
Contract establishes FDH Hardware's AIAP as the primary supplier of MS Aerospace’s fasteners for the Lockheed Martin F-35 program.
July 07
11:08
2025
Founded in 2012, CGG sources and distributes parts and services for military and defense applications and logistics across all government sectors.
July 07
10:29
2025
In recent years, Huyett has incorporated Swiss lathes into its manufacturing operations, achieving significant decreases in production time, and increases in accuracy while holding tighter tolerances.
July 04
17:06
2025
The Mid-West Fastener Association and Industrial Fasteners Institute will host the first Chicago Federal Reserve presentation during the 2025 Fastener Week.
July 02
11:23
2025
The International Fastener Expo 2025, scheduled September 15-17 in Las Vegas, to include sessions on tariffs.
July 01
12:09
2025
The FIN Fastener Stock Index bounced back in the second quarter of 2025, besting a gain by an index of related industrial stocks.
June 30
11:07
2025
Founded in 1999, AFS is a Wisconsin-based supplier of fasteners, tools, and safety products to commercial and residential end markets.
June 27
17:22
2025
Previously, the new executive served as LSG’s VP of Sales, and before that held senior leadership positions at Anixter, Inc., WESCO.
June 27
14:54
2025
Dianna Barnes, CFS, is the new Sales Operations & Marketing Manager at bolt manufacturer.
June 26
14:51
2025
Automatic box erector eliminates inefficiencies, reduces physical strain on workers, and improves the overall safety of packaging operations.
June 26
13:05
2025
Eight months after acquiring Bristol Machine, Industrial Threaded Products relocated BMC to its facility in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, from nearby Ontario.
