Marmon Group Acquires Nylok John Wolz The Marmon Group of companies acquired Nylok Fastener Corporation. Nylok president Max Dorflinger will continue to manage the Macomb, MI-based company. Founded in 1942,
TransTechnology Appoints Erman John Wolz TransTechnology Corporation promoted Stan Erman to president of the Engineered Components Group. Erman was president of Palnut since 1998. Bob Tunno, president of the TransTechnology
Cold Header Moves Headquarters John Wolz Cold Header Machine Corporation opened a new headquarters at 2840 NW Second Ave., Boca Raton, FL. 33431. Tel: 561 393-3201. Fax 561 393-3203. E-mail:
Partini Buys E-Fastener John Wolz Partini.com acquired e-fastener.com E-fastener reports it receives 30,000 page views per month and has 200,000 parts listed in its proprietary database. Partini.com was announced last
Textron Fastening Names E-Business Vice President John Wolz Textron Fastening Systems named Kip Nickel vice president of strategy and e-business development. Textron Fastening CEO Jack Sights noted Nickel�s “global experience
Barnes Acquires Curtis John Wolz Barnes Group Inc. announced its has agreed to acquire Curtis Industries Inc. Upon closing of the deal, anticipated in May, Curtis will be combined with
Media Spotlight: Star Stainless John Wolz Star Stainless Screw Co. president Wayne Golden is featured in the May 1, 2000, issue of Forbes magazine. Forbes reporter Gary Shilling describes Golden�s
FAA Orders Aircraft Engine Bolt Replacement John Wolz The Federal Aviation Administration issued an airworthiness directive calling for replacement of engine pylon bolts at an estimated cost of $1,200 per
SHOW NEWS: Las Vegas, Columbus Shows Expanding Hours John Wolz The National Industrial Fastener Show in Columbus, OH, and the
ACQUISITION: Questron Closes on R.S.D. Sales John Wolz Questron Technology Inc. acquired R.S.D. Sales Co. Inc. to increase its European
ACQUISITION: Penn Acquires Atlas Engineering John Wolz Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. acquired Atlas Engineering Inc. of Tallmadge, OH. Danboro,
ACQUISITION: Rockford Products Forms Three-Continent Alliance John Wolz Three coldforming fastener manufacturers from North America, Europe and Asia formed an
FASTENER STOCKS: Questron, Nucor John Wolz Questron Moves to National Market Questron Technology Inc. is now listed on the NASDAQ
FASTENERS ON THE INTERNET: Partini, Textron, Fastenal John Wolz Del Santo Launches Partini B2B Web Site A new business-to-business web
SHOW NEWS: Planning Your 2000 Industry Trade Show Strategy Ann Bisgyer, CEM Maximizing the value of your marketing dollars spent
PERSPECTIVE: Thanksgiving in Palm Springs John Wolz In 1972 Robbie Gilchrist graduated from high school and took a summer job
How Much Can Automakers Save? John Wolz Emhart Fastening Teknologies spent an estimated $10,000 of engineering time to reduce the

