Würth Industrial US distribution facility consists of 150,000 sq ft of warehouse, assembly and office space, including 20,000 sq ft of automated fastener kitting and packaging space.
Fastener manufacturer promoting global standardized e-mobility infrastructure through the international Charging Interface Initiative.
AD Torque Systems has launched the first battery-powered torque wrench series capable of torquing up to 11,000 ft. lbs./ 15,000 Nm.
Camcar partner Ttapdrive AS is the Norwegian company that created the Ttap brand of drive systems.
The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott and is hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association.
Hernandez joins DB Roberts with over 18 years of industry experience, including a combination of sales and distributor business management roles.
Botticelli joins Century with over 30 years of executive leadership, business and sales development, and supply chain management experience in the aerospace, defense, industrial and commercial industries.
Metal fasteners are projected to record 4.3% CAGR and reach US$112.4 billion by the end of 2030, while growth in the plastic segment is estimated at 5.8% CAGR.
Germany accounted for 39.4% of sales. The companies outside Germany also posted a successful financial year with an increase in sales of 19.4%. Top performers included the U.S. and Europe.
“There are no major structural imbalances in the economy,” Dr. Chris Thornberg declared. “Everybody has cash on hand.”
“We have wanted Fastbolt as part of the AFC family for several years,” stated AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin.
“Bill Derry lends the strategic direction that has played a significant role in Field’s 19% year-over-year growth for the past 30 years.”
SRC aims for a monthly capacity of 100 million rivets for the Thailand plant, and planning to increase to 300 million pieces of rivets in the future.
He was the youngest of three brothers who owned Mid-States Bolt and Screw Co. in Michigan.
The renovation project in Cincinnati added 32,000 sq ft of new office space for business operations staff, including executive, sales, marketing and administrative teams.
VisionLab can be used for first piece inspection, SPC sampling and final audits. It also performs 100% inspection using pick and place automation.
Milan-based Primat will leverage its proprietary line-automating technology at Curtis to become a high-quality, low-cost supplier to automotive customers.
It’s the first time a representative from the Italian fastener sector has led the European Industrial Fasteners Institute.
Prepare the next generation to be innovative. “Promote active experimentation,” Seredich said. “Embrace failure, identify multiple solutions and avoid micromanaging.”

