ACQUISITION: LISI Group Acquires Two Companies Jason Sandefur French fastener maker LISI Group has acquired two companies: Seignol and Intermed Application. Seignol manufactures surgical and ancillary implants, with 80 employees
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ACQUISITION: Timberline Acquires Kemper Jason Sandefur Two Colorado-based fastener distributors have joined together with the acquisition of Kemper Products Inc. by RL Industries, Inc., dba Timberline Fasteners, president Russ Doran
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ACQUISITION: Hillman Group Acquires All Points Industries Jason Sandefur The Hillman Group acquired All Points Industries Inc., a distributor of commercial and residential fasteners based in Pompano Beach, FL, for
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Jason Sandefur Warren Buffet”s Berkshire Hathaway will purchase 60% of the Marmon Group for $4.5 billion, the billionaire investor announced, with the remaining 40% to be acquired through staged acquisitions
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Fasteners Imported From China & Taiwan Jump 33.3% to 51% During 2007 John Wolz Prices of fasteners from China and Taiwan skyrocketed during 2007 and importers predict prices will continue
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Jason Sandefur Edwin Carpenter Jones Jr., 63, died December 31, 2007. Jones owned Coastal Fasteners & Supply Inc., an industrial fastener distributorship in Myrtle Beach, SC. Survivors include daughter Michelle
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Reed Heads Wire Association John Wolz Ronald Reed is the 2008 president of Wire Association International. Reed is the 54th
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Abandoned Reliant/RB&W Fastener Factory Burns Jason Sandefur The abandoned Reliant Fastener factory in downtown Rock Falls, IL, burned to the
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O’Brien, Wishnew Head MWFA John Wolz Bob O”Brien was elected president of the Mid-West Fastener Association for 2008. O”Brien is
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Powers Fasteners Finalizes Civil Settlement Jason Sandefur While admitting no wrongdoing, Powers Fasteners announced a $6 million settlement with the
January 11
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CLASSIFIED AD: Fuel Surcharges? John Wolz Freight Audit Recovery provides a thorough audit of your paid freight invoices. David at
January 11
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CLASSIFIED AD: Outside Sales Michael Reed Holbrook Mfg., a specialty & licensed fastener manufacturer in Wheeling, IL, is seeking Direct
January 10
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McLaughlin, LePage Join PennEngineering John Wolz PennEngineering named two formerly independent authorized engineering representatives to handle regional sales. John McLaughlin
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Durham Expands Product Line John Wolz Durham Manufacturing Company expanded its traditional metal storage product lines to include stand-up, mobile
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FIN Survey: 75% Raise Prices in 2007, 90% of Importers Anticipate Price Increases in Next 6 Months John Wolz More
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Timberline Acquires Kemper John Wolz Two Colorado-based fastener distributors have joined together with the acquisition of Kemper Products Inc. by
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British Distributors Concerned Antidumping Tariffs Will Raise Fastener Prices John Wolz The British Association of Fastener Distributors warned that tariffs
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Doran Returning to Emhart John Wolz Jim Doran is returning to Emhart Teknologies as national retail sales manager for Emhart’s
