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The fastener manufacturing organization was founded in 1931 in Cleveland.
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.
The Zoom panel includes DB Roberts GM Charlie Gerry, Fall River Manufacturing president Dave Monti, and SB&W sales manager Rob White.
Topics include the history of electroplating standards, why fastener-specific standards are need, the mechanics of electroplating and expected improvements in standards.
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.
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.
Brighton-Best International promoted three people to handle the added role of managing buying groups.
Auto Bolt applications include automotive components, truck and trailer, military, construction and agricultural equipment.
“Our business proved to be robust overall in a difficult economic environment in 2020,” stated CEO Michael Schneider.
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.

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.
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.”

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.

“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.”
“Prices for April and the 2nd quarter of 2021 may have left no margin for further decline,” a steel plant director told Fastener World.

Novaria acquired The Young Engineers, which designs and manufactures aerospace fasteners and inserts, as well as other aircraft hardware.
Jen Kushnir is sales manager for DLP Coatings and Jan Morr is regional sales manager at Würth House of Thread, a WINA company
Jan Morr has been in the fastener industry for 11 years and is vice president of Women in the Fastener Industry.

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.