8/27/2009 CLASSIFIEDS Fasteners-Basic Training “This is a great training program for those relatively new to the fastener business – particularly people in sales or purchasing. However, I’ve been in the
8/27/2009 CLASSIFIEDS Rivet Manufacturer For Sale Semi-tubular rivet manufacturer with electrical and window industry customers. Annual sales: $2.3 million E-mail: mergers@FirstList.com for information on Listing #:39103 (B) FirstList will forward
8/27/2009 CLASSIFIEDS Exit Strategies National Fastener Manufacturer is seeking to expand into markets in the central and northeast United States. We are looking for Companies/individuals who are considering exit strategies,
8/26/2009 FEATURE Board members of the new Pacific-West Fastener Association sign the document creating the association. Front row: Dee Silver, Kelly Cole, WCL Co.; and Beth VanZandt, Duncan Bolt. Back
8/26/2009 NEWS BRIEFS R&R Engineering Makes Inc. Magazine List Inc. magazine included R&R Engineering on its list of 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. Inc lists R&R as the...
8/25/2009 E-Mail Marketing and Hidden Profits Topics at Pac-West Conference E-mail marketing and finding hidden profits are topics at the first autumn meeting of the Pacific-West Fastener Association. Pac-West was...
8/25/2009 NEWS BRIEFS Bolt Installation Problems Hit Navy Subs Improperly installed bolts on weapons-handling systems have delayed or sidelined at least four U.S. Navy submarines, reports the Daily Press of...
8/24/2009 NEWS BRIEFS Sundram In Talks With Airbus and GE On Aerospace Plans India-based Sundram Fasteners is reportedly in talks with Airbus Industries and GE, continuing its effort to break...
8/24/2009 CLASSIFIEDS Branch Manager-Ohio Fastener candidate needed with the ability to manage and grow a distribution branch. Requires experience with
8/24/2009 CLASSIFIEDS OUTSIDE SALES-INDIANA-KENTUCKY-OHIO Looking for a degreed technical sales candidate with a sales track record in fasteners. At least
1989 FIN – Elco and Nagoya Form JV to Manufacture Fasteners for Japanese Automakers in North America
FASTENER HISTORY 1989 FIN – Elco and Nagoya Form JV to Manufacture Fasteners for Japanese Automakers in North America February
8/24/2009 CLASSIFIEDS Applications Engineer-Midwest Seeking a degreed Engineer with knowledge of fastener applications, value added engineering and Six Sigma principles.
8/24/2009 NEWS BRIEFS Würth Canada Opens New Facility, Expands Workforce Würth Canada opened a new 30,000 sq ft warehouse in...
8/22/2009 NEWS BRIEFS More Than 600 Companies Exhibiting at Fastener Fair Stuttgart Attendees walk the aisles at Fastener Fair Stuttgart...
8/21/2009 NEWS BRIEFS China Fastener Exports Continue to Plummet China exports of steel and copper fasteners fell 48% to 130,000...
FASTENER HISTORY 1995 FIN – Rumors Up Prices September 5, 1995 FIN – Barry Porteous of Carson, California-based Porteous Fastener
8/21/2009 NIFS/West Early Bird Discount Deadline Ends August 30 The deadline for advance discounts for conference sessions and registration to...
8/20/2009 NEWS BRIEFS Taiwan’s Spring Lake Enterprise Certified by ISO/TS16949 Taiwan’s Spring Lake Enterprise was recently certified by ISO/TS16949, Fastener...
8/19/2009 NEWS BRIEFS Spring Bolt Launches New Website Spring Bolt opened its 25,000 sq ft facility in 2008 (photo courtesy...
8/19/2009 NEWS BRIEFS A2LA Accreditations The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation announced the accreditations for fastener testing: Tensile Testing Metallurgical...

