“Chris (Wheeler) has been with the company for 16 years(!) and has been a steady hand in helping guide the purchasing department throughout her impressive career at Sherex,” the company stated.
He began his fastener career 47 years ago at XL Screw, during which time he also has been a leader with the Mid-West Fastener Association.
With an inventory catalog of 300,000 items, midwest manufacturer is using AI and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse to predict demand and manage stock.
The Canada Border Services Agency determined that dumping and subsidization would likely continue or resume if the current measures expire.
New executive started his fastener career with Big Bolt Corp. in 1990.
The Bossard Group recorded organic growth in the third quarter of 2025, while acquisitions contributed to an additional increase in sales.
Improvement driven by increased contribution from large customer signings, better product availability in distribution centers, and higher prices.
New construction sales manager began his fastener career in 1972, with early experience working for Supply Technologies, Davco Fasteners, and as an independent manufacturers’ rep.
Most recently, new executive worked as CEO of TriMas Corporation, a $1 billion company serving the aerospace, consumer goods, and industrial markets.
In new role, UK native will represent LoneStar Fasteners Houston, Hydrobolt, AmeriBolt, and LoneStar Sealing Technologies.
Pacific-West Fastener Association elects Advance Components VP Mallory Nichols to lead the association.
Subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway’s wholly-owned Marmon Holdings will manufacture screws for the North American market at a ready-built factory in Dong Nai Province.
AFC Industries tapped company veterans for Group VP of the Central Region and a National Account Manager.
Fastener Distributor Index respondent commentary indicated resilient September trends, including higher sales and customer inventories.
Aerospace supplier TriMas Corp. recorded the largest gain in the third quarter of 2025, with its share value jumping 35% during the period.
New executive has worked for Martin for 12 years in a variety of roles.
Deal expands Hodell-Natco’s geographic reach to eight branches and seven states across the U.S.
Swedish fastener manufacturer agreed to supply fasteners and associated C-parts to defense, aerospace and security company Babcock International Group.
The 140,000 sq ft facility includes CNC milling and turning, wire forming, pre-treatment, powder coating and assembly capacity.
Former Mid-West Fastener Association director dedicated over 50 years to the fastener industry, most recently as Supply Chain VP at Brighton-Best Int’l.

