DoD Proposal Would Ease DFARS Restrictions on Fasteners Jason Sandefur The U.S. Department of Defense’s proposal to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address statutory restrictions on
August 14
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NFDA Fall Meeting Features Financial Benchmarking Jason Sandefur Financial benchmarking for fastener companies will be the general session topic at the autumn meeting of the National Fastener Distributors Association.\ Michael
August 11
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2008
Retkowski Joins EFC John Wolz EFC International hired G�nter Retkowski as outside sales engineer for application development and account management for Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas and western Wisconsin, Chicago general
August 11
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2008
Profit Slips on Higher Sales at Paulin Jason Sandefur H. Paulin & Co. sales climbed 5% to CAD 39.38 million (US$36.98 million) during the second quarter of 2008, while net
August 11
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2008
Lawson To Pay $30m In Kickback Case Jason Sandefur Lawson Products Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million as part of a deferred prosecution agreement in a “kickback” case that
August 11
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2008
NIFS/West Discount Deadline August 30 John Wolz The deadline for advance discounts for general registration for the National Industrial Fastener Show/West is August 30. The price for those attending the
August 11
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2008
Chicago Rivet Sales & Income Drop Amid Auto Slump Jason Sandefur Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. reported sales during the second quarter of 2008 dropped 20% to $8.05 million. The
August 08
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2008
ASTM Updates Metals & Alloys UNS Text John Wolz ASTM International published a new edition of its Metals & Alloys in the Unified Numbering System in print and online. The
August 08
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2008
Cardinal Fastener Creates Wind Power Division Cardinal Fastener created a wind power division to addressing “explosive” sales growth of fasteners
August 08
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2008
EU Continues Dumping Investigation Jason Sandefur The European Commission has issued an interim report on its investigation of alleged dumping
August 08
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2008
EFC International – Full-Time Opportunities Listed John Wolz EFC INTERNATIONAL – Master provider of the world’s most comprehensive line of
August 07
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2008
India’s Deepak Fasteners Buys Unbrako Jason Sandefur Deepak Fasteners Ltd. of India has acquired the Unbrako product brand, including all
August 07
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2008
Metric & Multistandard Names Nolan and Hipp Jason Sandefur Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. named Marty Nolan and Tom Hipp
August 06
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2008
Grainger Moves Into India Markets Jason Sandefur Grainger paid $5.4 million for a 49.9% stake in Asia Pacific Brands India
August 06
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2008
Metropolitan’s 12th Table Top On Sept. 15 John Wolz The Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association will conduct its 12th table top
August 05
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2008
Prospect Fasteners New Master Distributor for Driv-Lok John Wolz Driv-Lok Inc. appointed Prospect Fastener Corporation as master distributor for its
August 04
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2008
Semblex Launches New Website John Wolz Semblex Corporation relaunched its website with new easier navigation for design, materials, assemblies, requirements
August 04
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2008
Anixter Buys 2 Fastener Cos. In North America Jason Sandefur Anixter International Inc. paid $80 million for two fastener operations:
August 04
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2008
August 04
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2008
China Fastener Export Growth Slows To Single Digits Jason Sandefur China exports of steel and copper fasteners rose 7.8% to
