Optimas Solutions has agreed to sell its international business segment to Exponent, a European private equity firm.
NEWS BRIEFS
February 03
14:01
2026
Previous experience includes working for Culp Inc. and Camco Manufacturing.
February 02
15:22
2026
Minneapolis-based Aero-Space Computer Supplies distributes engineered fasteners and electromechanical components.
February 02
14:31
2026
New hire earned an AA in Business Administration and Management from Jefferson State Community College.
February 01
18:28
2026
Thailand-based JPP Holding Co. introduced 50 AI-powered robots with vision systems to handle tasks such as screw fastening, riveting, stamping, painting, and welding.
January 30
15:58
2026
Twenty-six year fastener industry veteran was promoted to Senior Sales Director in Europe.
January 29
16:37
2026
Export volumes are expanding, while prices remain under pressure from global competition, new capacities in emerging markets, and volatility in inflation and raw material costs.
January 29
15:55
2026
SPS Technologies will rebuild its facility as a 350,000 sq ft aerospace manufacturing plant on the site of its former factory, which was destroyed by fire the company blames an explosion inside a compressed air system.
January 29
15:41
2026
Racks have an image recognition system to enable fully automated banding, using cameras to detect whether cardboard cases lack plastic bands and applying them as needed.
January 28
18:21
2026
Former MotorTrend Group creative director will oversee marketing for all Brighton-Best International brands.
January 28
14:57
2026
Rivet maker Edson Manufacturing purchased a new $4 million facility in Wolcott, CT, according to the Hartford Business Journal.
January 28
14:11
2026
Among the group’s three business segments, Fastening Systems was the only segment to report reduced sales.
January 27
17:54
2026
Full-year exports are projected to grow substantially for the second consecutive year, though the average price stood at just US$1.92 per kg, down 2.7% from 2024.
January 27
15:55
2026
New director joined Century in 2023, bringing over 42 years of executive leadership experience across the aerospace, defense, industrial, and commercial sectors.
January 27
15:41
2026
New manager is a board member for Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI).
January 26
16:07
2026
Traditional industry sectors like hand tools and machine tools—previously subject to 20% reciprocal tariffs—along with the auto parts industry (facing 25% tariffs under Section 232) will see rates reduced to 15%.
January 26
14:00
2026
New director joins LSG from Optimas Solutions, where he worked in a similar capacity.
January 23
16:29
2026
In this expanded role, the 24-year fastener industry veteran will lead both the Inside sales and customer service teams.
January 22
15:59
2026
Zechariah Williams of Würth Industry USA was elected as the 2026 President of the Young Fastener Professionals.
January 21
18:10
2026
Seasoned category leader rejoins Apex Stainless Fasteners to accelerate customer growth, commercial performance and sourcing excellence.
