Former Mid-West Fastener Association board member worked for years in sales at Morton Grove, IL-based Alfa Tools.
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Marks first time in 14 months that company has achieved year-over-year growth with its fastener products.

Second automotive fastener factory in Tarragona, Spain, will leverage the fastener manufacturer's regional strengths.

New QM has more than 30 years of experience and earned a BE in mechanical engineering from DeVry University.

City of Industry, CA-based Allfast Fastening Systems used value stream mapping to reduce quote lead-time, provide real-time data, enhance consistency and improve customer service.

Denver-based AIS Industrial & Construction Supply president Dale Hahs II is the 2025 president of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association.

Founded in 1962, Springfield, NJ-based CORUS Fastening distributes fasteners and pneumatic tools to construction customers.

Previously he worked for Stanley Black & Decker, most recently serving as CFO of its Smart Storage Solutions business.

Founded in 1982, Winston-Salem-based Southern Fasteners distributes high-quality fasteners to OEMs and MROs.

Agreement accelerates order processes, improve performance metrics and optimize asset intelligence for customers.

Carver Engineering/Labs in El Cajon, CA, built the machines, which came online at E-Z LOK’s Gardena, CA, facility in October.

New executive previously held leadership roles during 12 years at Precision Castparts Corp.

Distribution Solutions Group acquired Tech-Component Resources, a Southeast Asian distributor of fasteners, mechanical components, and other industrial products.

Implementation involved consolidating supplier data through automation and AI — streamlining the supply network.

New executive started working for Applied Bolting Technology in 2010 as a field bolting specialist.

Deal enhances AFC Industries’ reach and capabilities within the tooling sector.

AFC promoted its VP of Information Technology, who has served in that role since 2013.

PPG provides coatings for construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
Prior experience includes working as Business Development Manager for Goebel Fasteners and Brikksen.

“We are continuing to expand our sales activities across all channels such as the sales force, shops, and eBusiness, while also investing in IT and promoting digitalization.”