Presented by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, this recognition honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the manufacturing industry.
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“Brad comes with a wealth of sales and leadership expertise from various industries.”

Wyandotte veteran will focus on developing new business opportunities and managing key accounts.

National Transportation Safety Board investigators said a single bolt could have averted a terrifying incident in 2024 when a panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 airplane midair.

Extended shipping times mean that CBAM will be charged on goods that are purchased from this summer onwards.

Swedish fastener manufacturer partnered with fastener distributor Standart Civata to “serve our Turkish customers and expand our footprint in this important market.”

Taiwan CSC (China Steel Corp.) reduced Q3 steel prices amid weakening demand in the global steel market and U.S. tariffs uncertainty.

Five-year agreement expands collaboration to precision machining at NAFCO’s factory in Taoyuan, China.

Collaboration with Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing advances Aeromed’s Boeing D14426 approval and enhances its offering to OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and MROs worldwide.

Ed Smith of Wurth Industry USA was elected as the 2025-2026 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association, and Melissa Patel of Field will serve as VP.

New MD earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University.

Tariffs remained a rising concern, along with uncertainty, impacting prices and expectations for growth, Reuters reports.

Announcement marks the company’s second expansion in less than a year, and will create 217 new jobs.

Provisional antidumping duty applies to imports of screws and bolts without heads, of iron or steel other than stainless steel, regardless of tensile strength.

The report includes updated ESG-related metrics for the year ended December 31, 2024.

In the past year, BUMAX has invested in various tools, equipment and expertise to even better support customers, and further enhance product quality and development.

Based in Phoenix, AZ, new executive has 27 years of sales and marketing experience, including leadership roles at Granquartz and MSC Industrial.

“Our team has already begun the transition from our current Milton location, and we’re working hard to ensure a smooth and seamless move,” stated Bill Akerfeldt, VP and GM.

Niche fastener distributor started in 1980 when founders John and Barbara White began selling standard nuts and bolts out of their garage in Royal Oak, MI.

Products demonstrate robust mechanical performance with a 90% reduction in raw material CO2 emissions compared to prime-grade counterparts.