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TFC Opens Cleveland Tech Center

November 14
11:58 2017
    TFC Opens Cleveland Tech Center

Founded in 1977, TFC supplies the commercial construction industry with fasteners, tools, sealants, and accessories.

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BBI Acquires Koala Nails

November 13
17:39 2017
    BBI Acquires Koala Nails

The deal “bring(s) onboard a new level of expertise into the construction fastener industry, both for Australia and for the USA,” BBI stated.

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Click Bond CEO Named to NAM Board

November 09
06:30 2017
    Click Bond CEO Named to NAM Board

Founded in 1895, NAM is the largest manufacturing association in the U.S., representing small and large manufacturers in all 50 states.

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October FDI Gains Momentum

November 08
21:33 2017
    October FDI Gains Momentum

“Qualitative commentary on market conditions was again mostly positive with respondents noting strong demand, generally favorable end-market conditions, and a healthy pricing environment.”

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MW Industries Expands in Aerospace

November 08
13:50 2017
    MW Industries Expands in Aerospace

MW Aerospace Solutions is a new brand linking four companies: Atlantic Spring, BellowsTech, Helical, and Servometer.

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Global Steel Demand Expected To Grow Moderately

November 07
11:14 2017
    Global Steel Demand Expected To Grow Moderately

A moderate but continued growth, these are the words the World Steel Association uses to define the future for the global steel demand.

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Fastener Sales Decline at Chicago Rivet

November 06
17:59 2017

“The automotive sector is the primary market for our fastener segment products and the sales declines in the third quarter and year to date primarily relate to reduced sales to certain large automotive customers,” the company stated in its quarterly SEC filing.

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Cowhey: Software Outdates Post-It Notes

November 06
17:58 2017
    Cowhey: Software Outdates Post-It Notes

Cowhey tells International Fastener Expo seminar he has talked to some fastener distributors for a decade before they “finally” decided to update.

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Fastenal’s Fastener Sales Stay Strong

November 06
13:09 2017
    Fastenal’s Fastener Sales Stay Strong

Fastenal sales in the U.S. increased 13%, while total sales in North America climbed 13.5% during October.

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PennEngineering Sues Pinconn for Infringement

November 02
11:17 2017

PennEngineering served the complaint on Pinconn at Pinconn’s trade show booth on October 18, 2017, during the International Fastener Expo.

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Calfee at IFE: Check Installation When Customer Claims ‘Bolt Failed’

November 01
22:21 2017
    Calfee at IFE: Check Installation When Customer Claims ‘Bolt Failed’

“A bolt can be like a piece of glass” when not properly installed, Calfee declared. That includes using the right washer, nut and bolt and using the right torque.

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MSC Reports ‘Significant’ Earnings Growth

November 01
17:21 2017

“Conditions steadily improved in the quarter as manufacturing continued to firm,” stated CEO Erik Gershwind.

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Investment Firm Buying Winzer Corp.

October 31
15:37 2017

Winzer has more than 80,000 products, 30,000 customers and 275 franchisees.

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MW Industries Acquired by American Securities

October 30
13:00 2017
    MW Industries Acquired by American Securities

Genstar Capital sold MW Industries, Inc. to affiliates of equity firm American Securities LLC in partnership with MW Industries management. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Derry: Write Down Goals to Increase Odds of Success

October 30
04:30 2017
    Derry: Write Down Goals to Increase Odds of Success

IFE Hall of Fame Inductee: Less than 5% of people have written goals, but “over 80% of people who write it down accomplish it.”

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YFP Honoree Pratt: How to Manage Older Employees

October 30
04:13 2017
    YFP Honoree Pratt: How to Manage Older Employees

He started in the fastener industry in 2001 by responding to a Sherex Fastening Solutions online ad when he was 21 and the company had seven employees. That led to an ownership opportunity by the time he was 24 and Sherex growing into a global manufacturer with 170 employees worldwide will annual revenue topping $30 million.

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WIFI Honors Berry as Woman of the Year

October 30
03:44 2017
    WIFI Honors Berry as Woman of the Year

Women in the Fastener Industry also presented awards to: Friedberg, Hsieh, Bialas, Cohn and Reynolds.

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Calfee at IFE: Check Installation When Customer Claims ‘Bolt Failed’

October 30
03:01 2017
    Calfee at IFE: Check Installation When Customer Claims ‘Bolt Failed’

“A bolt can be like a piece of glass” when not properly installed, Calfee declared. That includes using the right washer, nut and bolt and using the right torque.

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Tesla Partnership Boosts Bossard Sales

October 30
02:41 2017
    Tesla Partnership Boosts Bossard Sales

“In America, Bossard continues to benefit from the cooperation with the largest US electric vehicle manufacturer as well as the turnaround in demand from the second major customer, a company in the agricultural technology sector.”

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Denslow Tells WIFI: First Impression Within 3 Seconds

October 30
01:56 2017
    Denslow Tells WIFI: First Impression Within 3 Seconds

The culture consultant advised Women in the Fastener Industry to avoid wearing a green hat in China, which is a symbol of a woman cheating on a partner. Avoid purple in India as it is associated with fear and a Hindu goddess.

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