AFS Sees Increased Auto Industry Weakness Jason Sandefur Facing “increased weakness in the automotive industry,” Alcoa Inc. reported operating income at its Engineered Solutions division, including Alcoa Fastening Systems, dropped
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NIFS/West Booth Furnishings Discount Deadline October 19 John Wolz The deadline for advance order discounts on booth furniture, carpet and accessories is October 19 for the November 13-14, 1007, National
October 10
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Boeing Delays Dreamliner Delivery Jason Sandefur Weeks after fastener shortages and other assembly setbacks delayed the first flight of its Dreamliner, The Boeing Co. announced a six-month delay in its
October 09
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Manufacturer’s Representative Adrea Dettman Gorham Incorporated is a well established multi-man agency specializing in the sale of fasteners and other metal components made from wire, bar stock, strip steel and
October 09
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Allfast Expands Aerospace Fastener Manufacturing Facility John Wolz Allfast Fastening Systems Inc. added 60,000 sq ft of warehouse, shipping and manufacturing space to the existing 120,000 sq ft Southern California
October 09
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Ready Fastener Marks 40 Years Jason Sandefur Specialty fastener manufacturer Ready Fastener is marking 40 years in business by sponsoring an all-Canadian motorcycle racing team. Founded in 1967 as a
October 09
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Kriscot Reps Rivet & Eyelet John Wolz Rivet & Eyelet Technologies LLC named Kriscot Sales as the manufacturers rep for Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, CEO Patrick Brooks announced. Kriscot Sales
October 09
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Bufab Expands in France Jason Sandefur Bufab acquired French fastener firm Chapellet S.A. Chapellet has annual revenues of about SEK 300 million (US$46 million) and approximately 150 employees, according to
October 06
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Continental Midland Adds Myatt John Wolz Continental Midland LLC named Jonathan Myatt account manager/sales engineer for the automotive sales group
October 06
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Fourslide Introduces Animated Website Demonstration John Wolz Fourslide Spring & Stamping Inc. has introduced an online animated explanation of its
October 05
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Tower’s Texas Branch Receive ISO Certification John Wolz Tower Fasteners received ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Texas distribution center. The
October 05
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Bossard Posts Strong Profit Jason Sandefur Swiss fastener maker Bossard Holding AG reported revenue grew 11% to CHF 203.4 million
October 05
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Precision Relaunches Website John Wolz Precision Screw & Bolt relaunched its website with online RFQ and ordering capability. The website
October 05
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Nifco Expands South Korea Fastener Operations Jason Sandefur Japan-based Nifco Inc. plans to open an $11.9 million industrial fastener plant
October 05
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CLASSIFIED AD: Specialty Fasteners John Wolz Advance Components is a master stocking distributor of specialty fastener products. Advance Components is
October 05
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Jason Sandefur Timothy J. Taylor, 48, died unexpectedly on September 3, 2007, in Rockford, IL. Taylor owned Rockford Manufacturing Group,
October 05
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Jason Sandefur James Ray Barnhill of Barnhill Bolt died September 10, 2007, of a brain tumor at age 75. Barnhill
October 05
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STOCKS: FINdex Rises 5.6% During Third Quarter Jason Sandefur After a strong growth rate of 14.1% during the previous quarter,
