Fastenal Names Oberton President John Wolz The Fastenal Company named Will Oberton the new president and COO. Oberton has been executive vice president and COO. He succeeds Bob Kierlin, who
Bisco Expands to NJ, KS John Wolz Bisco Industries Inc. opened branches in New Jersey and Kansas, giving the company 26 North American sales facilities and six distribution centers. The
Barnes Consolidating Western U.S. Facilities John Wolz Barnes Distribution will consolidate its four West Coast distribution centers into one in Reno, NV, in a plan to $750,000 in annual costs.
Questron Sales, Profits Down John Wolz Questron Technology Inc. reported second quarter 2001 sales slipped 14.5% from the same period last year to $36,015,537. Profits fell 44% from the second
Vegas Moves, Promotes Hartman John Wolz Vegas Fastener Manufacturing moved to a new plant with double the manufacturing space and an accredited testing facility, Nevada Laboratories. Vegas is now located
Chicago Rivet Sales, Income Down John Wolz Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. reported second quarter 2001 sales dropped 9.3% from the same period of 2000 to $11.2 million and net
Hi-Life Tools Moves U.S. Operations John Wolz Hi-Life Tools-USA moved its U.S. operations to its sibling company, Howell Penncraft. The new address is: 3333 W. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843-9648.
Chapman Reopens TriStar Consulting John Wolz Jerry Chapman reopened TriStar Consulting, which he started in 1999, between being vice president of MNP Corporation�s fastener distribution group and the U.S. CEO
Timberline Acquires Bennett Denver John Wolz Timberline Fasteners acquired the assets of Bennett Denver. The Bennett Denver inventory will be
Nova, Vegas Acquire Lab John Wolz Nova Machine Products Corporation and Vegas Fasteners Inc. have jointly acquired the laboratory operations
Fastenal Now in All 50 States John Wolz The Fastenal Company opened branches in Kenai, Ala. and Kapolei, Hawaii, giving
Alleghany, Heads & Threads Post 2nd Quarter Losses John Wolz Alleghany Corporation reported a $9.3 million loss in the second
John Wolz The American Wire Producers Association headquarters moved to 801 N. Fairfax St. #211, Alexandria, VA 22314-1757. Tel: 703...
Gilchrist Awards 1st Scholarship John Wolz The Gilchrist Foundation awarded its first fastener scholarship. Robbie and Gina Gilchrist established the
Media Spotlight: Columbus Owners Respond to Ripken Analogy John Wolz Editor�s Note: Articles in Media Spotlight are excerpts from publications
SHOW NEWS: Las Vegas Near Sell-Out; Exhibit Hours Cut 20%, Western Announces Las Vegas Seminars, LAFA Sets Las Vegas Quality
Obituary: Dan Burch of Fastco John Wolz Dan C. Burch, 50, died July 16 of a heart attack. Burch founded
SHORT TAKES: Couch & Associates, Entegra, Fabory, PCC Specialty Products, Smith & Associates, Stork Herron and Wrought Washer John Wolz
Stocks: ITW, Fastenal, Nucor, Textron, Precision Castparts, Black & Decker, Alcoa, Danaher, Honeywell and SPS John Wolz ITW Sales Flat

