FASTENERS ON THE INTERNET: GE, STAFDA, Barnes Group John Wolz Although the Internet has literally put the world at people�s fingertips, its full benefits are often denied to those who
MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: NASCAR, Jet Crash, Acquisition Trends Jason Sandefur Editor�s Note: Articles in Media Spotlight are excerpts from publications or broadcasts that show the industry what the public is reading
STOCKS: H. Paulin Jason Sandefur H. Paulin & Co. reported sales for the third quarter of 2003 rose 2% to $32.4 million, while net income sank 3% to $848,000. Manufacturing
Feldman: Relationships Important in Hispanic Market John Wolz The key to the $453 billion Latino/Hispanic market in the U.S. is developing relationships and understanding cultural nuances, Natan Feldman told the
SHOW NEWS: German, U.S. Hardware Shows Affiliate John Wolz The International Hardware Fair / Practical World in K�ln (Cologne), Germany, announced a sales and marketing agreement with the National Hardware
SHOW NEWS: Booth Prices Raised for 2004 Las Vegas Show John Wolz Show management raised booth prices for the 2004 National Industrial Fasteners Show in Las Vegas. Booth prices are
SHOW NEWS: Fastener Asia Set for July 6-9, 2004 John Wolz Fastener Asia 2004 and Forming Machinery Asia 2004 will be co-located July 6-9, 2004, at the Singapore Expo. Show
SHOW NEWS: Midwest Expo Features NFDA & LAFA Training John Wolz The Midwest Fastener Expo will feature training programs by the National Fastener Distributors Association and the Los Angeles Fastener
Taiwan Predicts Export Increase Jason Sandefur Taiwan industrial fastener manufacturers predict fastener exports to the U.S. will rise 10% in
Fastener Stocks Best Related Markets in 2003 Jason Sandefur A strong fourth quarter helped the FIN Fastener Stock Index post
Taiwan Fastener Makers Set Up Aerospace Venture Jason Sandefur Five Taiwan fastener manufacturers plan to launch an aerospace fastener joint
Rolston Recovery Fund Started Jason Sandefur A fund has been established to assist Karl Rolston in recovery from a traffic
Spaenaur Cuts Workforce Jason Sandefur Canadian fastener distributor Spaenaur Inc. has shed 106 employees, or 42% of its workforce, in
IDA / ISMA Propose Merger John Wolz A task force for the Industrial Distribution Association and the Industrial Supply &
FIN Fastener Stock Index Gains 29.9% in 2003 Jason Sandefur A strong fourth quarter helped the FIN Fastener Stock Index
Report: Taiwan Fasteners Exports to U.S. Will Rise 10% Jason Sandefur Taiwan industrial fastener manufacturers predict fastener exports to the
EFC Adds Bilingual Engineers Jason Sandefur EFC International added six bilingual sales engineers to its offices in Mexico, president James
Midwest Expo Features Training John Wolz The Midwest Fastener Expo will feature training programs by the National Fastener Distributors Association

