North America
$1.5 billion CAM acquisition to strengthen Stanley Engineered Fastening business
Stanley has acquired CAM (Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing LLC) for up to $1.5 billion, joining the Stanley Engineered Fastening
Fastener Training Week scheduled for Cleveland in March
The Fastener Training Institute has announced its next Fastener Training Week is scheduled to take place 16-20 March in Cleveland.
Hilti Group grows sales for 4th year in a row, up 4.3%
Despite slower growth in the global construction sector and currency headwinds for the Swiss franc, Hilti Group grew sales by 4.3% to CHF 5.9 billion
Cologne Hardware Fair confirms "heightened vigilance" as coronavirus concerns ramp up
Amidst concerns over the spread of Coronavirus, the organisers of the Cologne International Hardware Fair have issued a statement
Optimas brings in trio of industry veterans to leadership team, including ex-Wurth & GenFast execs
Optimas Solutions has appointed 3 execs to the company’s leadership team. The industry veterans will focus on business growth and organisational strategy
EFC International adds air filter hardware components to product line
EFC International has added air filter clips and speciality air filter fasteners, manufactured by Springfield Spring & Stamping, to its product line.
Shimtech Industries acquires Fastener Technology Corp
Shimtech Industries has acquired Fastener Technology Corp, a North Hollywood based supplier of speciality fasteners for aerospace applications.
PennEngineering acquires Tokyo-based Eurotec
Pennsylvania-based PennEngineering has acquired Tokyo's Eurotec Ltd, which will join the existing brands under PennEngineering's corporate umbrella.
Bulten acquires PSM International for $24.5 million
Bulten has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in PSM International Holdings for $24.5 million to strengthen its international position.
Supply chain fears as Boeing suspends 737 Max production
Boeing suspends 737 Max production as stockpiles of the grounded aircraft reach 400, prompting concerns for the singificant supply chain for the aircraft
Ship & Shore Environmental: Meeting the growing demand for industrial eco solutions
Ship and Shore Environmental: The technicalities of RTOs, a growing demand for industrial eco solutions and tackling China's pollution problem...