Founded by Larry Berman, Utica, MI-based MNP employs approximately 1,000 people across five facilities in Michigan and Illinois.
NEWS BRIEFS

Schuster was a retired manufacturers rep and former president of the Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association.

Fastener Distributor Index found pricing continued to climb as tariffs on steel and goods from China take hold, according to R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey (CFA) with Quinn Fredrickson (CFA).

Thirty-five year veteran of the packaging industry succeeds Thomas Amato.

May results accelerate the company’s fastener revenue recovery that began in November 2024.

Titanium fasteners will utilize IperionX’s patented titanium production and advanced forging technologies at its facility in Halifax County, Virginia.

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, claiming to “further secure the steel industry in the United States.”

Led by founder/president Sheri Chaffin, AIReps is a certified ISO9001:2015 + AS9100D + AS9210 company and a Boeing Silver Supplier.

Scottsdale, AZ-based Desert Distribution covers Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

Appeals court decision allows tariffs to remain in place until the Trump administration's appeal is decided.

Fastener exports to the U.S. accounted for nearly half of the total volume during the first four months of 2025, with volume edging up 0.52% to 195,000 metric tons.

Wisconsin-based AFS supplies fasteners, tools, safety products and other accessories to commercial and residential end markets.

New location “enhances our fabrication capacity for pipe supports and expand our production of domestic hex bolts, enabling faster turnaround times and greater product availability.”

Crociata, who joined Endries in 2023, replaces Michael Knight, who is stepping down after two-and-a-half years.

Startup’s SCARA robots, paired with in-house smart tools, manage screws ranging from M0.8 to M10.

Existing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties will continue for another five years if dumping and subsidies are likely to resume.

Two of the French aerospace fastener manufacturer’s three divisions achieved gains during Q1.

Free online resource from the National Fastener Distributors Association offers flexible, remote learning for fastener industry veterans and newbies alike.

New name reflects expanded brand lineup, which includes Arrow, Goldblatt, Pony Jorgensen, SK Professional Tools, and Arrow RevealCut.

Gains attributed to the U.S.-China tariff war, which has reduced China's price competitiveness in favor of Taiwanese fasteners.