Contact infections with viruses, fungi and bacteria were already a problem even before the pandemic – and JW Winco is expanding its Sanline range of antibacterial products.
NEWS BRIEFS
March 29
10:14
2021
The fastener manufacturing organization was founded in 1931 in Cleveland.
March 25
11:45
2021
The move “will cut costs and improve operational efficiencies as internal teams and talent will be better positioned in the best interests of business,” Optimas stated.
March 25
11:14
2021
The Zoom panel includes DB Roberts GM Charlie Gerry, Fall River Manufacturing president Dave Monti, and SB&W sales manager Rob White.
March 25
10:48
2021
Topics include the history of electroplating standards, why fastener-specific standards are need, the mechanics of electroplating and expected improvements in standards.
March 24
12:51
2021
National Concrete Accessories Canada will combine with White Cap Supply Canada, which is comprised of Brafasco and Brock White Canada, to form a single business.
March 23
11:15
2021
Semblex Corp. and its parent company, Jinhap Company, Ltd., promoted Semblex president Jinsoo Kim to lead Jinhap’s international business, and Gene Simpson is the new Semblex CEO.
March 22
11:25
2021
Brighton-Best International promoted three people to handle the added role of managing buying groups.
March 19
14:07
2021
Auto Bolt applications include automotive components, truck and trailer, military, construction and agricultural equipment.
March 18
13:20
2021
“Our business proved to be robust overall in a difficult economic environment in 2020,” stated CEO Michael Schneider.
March 16
11:24
2021
The acquisition of ORR Safety allows Würth Industry North American to “expand our market share in the safety solutions and offer safety solutions in new markets such as rail, auto, and government,” stated WINA CEO Dan Hill.
March 15
10:51
2021
Joe Simms serves as co-chair of the company's African Ancestry Network and contributed to the company's 10 Commitments to Racial Equity and Social Justice.
March 12
13:52
2021
According to STAFDA’s announcement, North Carolina and the city of Charlotte have restrictions related to Covid-19 making it “impossible for STAFDA to plan or move forward with its meeting.”
March 12
01:52
2021
Shipping logistics and other supply chain challenges are dominating the focus of fastener distributors and manufacturers, panelists of a National Fastener Distributor Association presentation stated.
March 10
23:27
2021
“Inflationary pressures, particularly in steel and freight costs, continue to be felt by many respondents,” according to R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey. “Additionally, supplier lead times remain very extended, leaving some respondents concerned about their ability to meet future demand.”
March 10
11:37
2021
“Prices for April and the 2nd quarter of 2021 may have left no margin for further decline,” a steel plant director told Fastener World.
March 09
11:39
2021
Novaria acquired The Young Engineers, which designs and manufactures aerospace fasteners and inserts, as well as other aircraft hardware.
March 06
12:58
2021
Jen Kushnir is sales manager for DLP Coatings and Jan Morr is regional sales manager at Würth House of Thread, a WINA company
March 06
12:57
2021
Jan Morr has been in the fastener industry for 11 years and is vice president of Women in the Fastener Industry.
March 04
12:37
2021
Expect 2021 to be a year of economic recovery and positive business cycle, Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics said in a virtual presentation to the National Fastener Distributors Association.
