In Germany, Würth generated a 0.8% sales gain, while its companies outside of Germany achieved sales growth of 3.3%.
Distributor’s Link Magazine founder and publisher, 93, was a member of the Fastener Hall of Fame.
New hire's previous experience includes management positions at MW Components, Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, and EJOT.
Office in Chihuahua, Mexico, marks the distributor's 53rd location, expanding the company’s global footprint.
New manager’s previous experience includes working for TTI Floor Care North America and Techtronic Industries.
New manager's previous experience includes positions at Precision Castparts, Cherry Aerospace, Consolidated Precision Products, and Air Industries.
The FDI jumped to 56.4 in December (vs. November 50.01), reflecting improvement in sales, supplier deliveries, and customer inventories.
India office strengthens Optimas’ global footprint and enhances its ability to support customers with engineering expertise, supply chain efficiency, and operational excellence.
STS Industrial supplies fasteners, pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), gaskets, pipe supports, and cutting tools to refinery and chemical facilities, oil and gas operators, industrial contractors, and manufacturing customers across the U.S.
He joins Nifast from Agrati Group, where he served as application engineer.
New executive joins MW Components from Abbott Interfast, where he served as senior operations director for six years.
New plant manager brings more than 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience, with a strong background in operations, process improvement, and team development.
Founded in 1973, Omaha, NE-based TSA manufactures specialized fasteners that TFI currently purchases for distribution.
Fastener industry veteran joined Copper State Bolt & Nut in 2012 as Director of OEM Accounts.
New 375,000 sq ft distribution center will be their flagship location, with advanced warehouse operations, quality and engineering lab and an innovation center.
Specialty alloys supplier Carpenter Technology achieved the highest gain, nearly doubling in stock value in 2025.
Previous experience includes four years as CEO of PointPro Inc.
Former owner of Continental-Aero was inducted into both the National Industrial Fastener Show and the U.S. Fastener Halls of Fame.
“This acquisition meaningfully expands our product breadth, enhances our cross‑sell capabilities, and positions us to deliver even greater value.”
“Well after 30 years at Portland Screw Company and over 40 years in the fastener industry it is time to call it quits!”

