Of the 35 product categories STAFDA monitored for 2021, 66% distribute drywall screws; 65% threaded rod; and 46% blind rivets.
G.L. Huyett president Tim O’Keeffe believes a company has an obligation to provide opportunities for its employees to grow and to take pride in their vocation.
The National Fastener Distributors Association is accepting nominations for 2022 Fastener Professional of the Year until January 28, 2022.
Gonzales had an eight-year role as production manager for LATICRETE International, where he introduced lean practices to seven of their manufacturing facilities.
Located near Toronto, Canada, TFI manufactures and supplies specialty fasteners for the aerospace market.
He has more than 25 years of industry experience, holding leadership positions in supply chain, operations, and continuous improvement.
“From exposed X-bracing right down to every single nut and bolt, Fastenal products can be seen incorporated into the building,” according to Industrial Distribution.
The online auction will start at 9am and include cold headers, thread rollers, spotters, secondary equipment, tool shop, parts finishing, forklifts and support equipment.
Trade shows around the world, association conferences, educational programs, technical meetings and golf tournaments are among the 63 fastener events listed in the 2022 FIN calendar.
Overall sales at Fastenal Co. grew 18.9% to $524.2 million in November, while daily sales totaled $24.9 million, up 13.2% from the previous November.
Ron Sackheim, 80, who with his father, Norman Sackheim, founded XL Screw Corporation in 1968, died December 6.
Sherex points out that “it’s not just the way the vehicle runs that’s the difference” and “Sherex understands the differences and nuances between EVs and combustion engine vehicles.”
City of Industry, CA-based Unical Defense started as a military division of Unical Aviation Inc. before the division spun off in 2015.
The 83,000 sq ft facility is 10 miles north of downtown Richmond and opened with 30 employees.
Show owner Mack-Brooks Exhibitions announced the new name, logo and website and style for the event, which is scheduled for March 21-23, 2023, in Germany.
Brighton-Best Int'l named Desmond Vance as Charlotte branch manager and announced the expansion of its Dallas facility to 400,000 sq ft.
Böllhoff Group acquired the worldwide HELICOIL trademark from Stanley Engineered Fastening, Fastener + Fixing Magazine reports.
In 1921, Edward W. Daniel opened a manufacturing and distribution center in Cleveland to serve the Great Lakes marine Industry.
MW Industries CEO Simon Newman said Fox Valley Spring’s technology and expertise “will allow us to better support our customers as they seek custom springs made from specialty materials, manufactured to tighter tolerances.”
The Women in the Fastener Industry named Nancy Rich of the Mid-West Fastener Association as the 2021 Woman of the Year.

