Industrial Holdings Counting on Oil Industry Rebound John Wolz The early indications are that the oil industry is rebounding. That is good news for Industrial Holdings Inc. Houston-based IHI bought
New Book Names Archimedes as Father of the Screw John Wolz The New York Times asked author Witold Rybczynski to write an essay on “the best tool of the millennium.”
Fairchild Fasteners Appoints Lampman John Wolz Fairchild Fasteners named Francis Lampman senior vice president of sales & marketing worldwide, Fairchild Corporation president Eric Steiner announced.\ Lampman succeeds Robert Marchetti, who
Lowe New TransTechnology Rings President John Wolz Peter Lowe was appointed president of the TransTechnology Engineered Rings, CEO Michael Berthelot announced.\ Lowe joined TransTechnology in 1999 as vice president of
Majority Supports Regional Shows John Wolz A majority of fastener distribution trade show exhibitors participating in a survey by AWP Research supported regional fastener shows.\ Given several options, 28.8% supported
Marsh Names New Team at Industrial Holdings John Wolz Michael Marsh, who joined Industrial Holdings Inc. as CEO in June, has named his management team. Titus Harris became CFO, Christine
Teeter of Balzers New SECA President John Wolz Fred Teeter of Balzers Inc. is the new president of the Surface Engineering Coating Association.\ The association was formed last year and
U.S. Customs Investigating Wire Rod Misclassifications John Wolz The U.S. Customs Service assured domestic wire rod producers it is taking
INTERNATIONAL NEWS John Wolz Editor�s Note: The following is presented by Taiwan-based Fastener World magazine as part of a news
UK Fastener Show Moving to London John Wolz The Fastener Fair UK will move to a new exhibition center in
Chambers, Lamb Head SFA; Expo Shifts to Spring in 2002 John Wolz Mary Chambers of Isodyne Sales Inc. is the
ACQUISITION: Richelieu Acquires Reliable Fasteners John Wolz Richelieu Hardware Ltd. acquired the principal assets of fastener importers and distributor Reliable
ACQUISITION: ITW Acquires Pin Manufacturer Hobbs John Wolz Illinois Tool Works Inc. acquired privately owned Hobbs Fasteners Inc. of Worcester,
PERSPECTIVE: Beyond the Statistics: What Exhibitors Wrote John Wolz �An uncrowded, steady flow of customers and potential customers where time
Exhibitors Want Only One National Trade Show John Wolz No one is providing the fastener distributor trade show configuration a
Wasmer, Ferry Open B2B E-Marketplace John Wolz George Wasmer and Jeff Ferry, both members of multiple-generation fastener families, are opening
SHORT TAKES / COMPANY NEWS John Wolz � Balzers Tool Coating Inc. changed its name to Balzers Inc. to reflect
UK Show Moving to London John Wolz The Fastener Fair UK will move to a new exhibition center in London

