Key takeaways: Accu opens its first US distribution hub in Indianapolis to speed fastener delivery for North American manufacturers The central...
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Managing Fastener Supply Chain Complexity Effectively
Key Takeaways: Surface treatment and anti-corrosion coatings are now core to fastener quality, not an afterthought in production. Outsourced...
Tungsten Prices Triple as US and China Tighten Supply Rules
Key Takeaways: Tungsten concentrate prices tripled from $750-$850 to $2,500-$2,800 per metric tonne unit in 2026, driven by a collision of Chinese...
Sunset Wire to Highlight Production-Ready Cold Heading Wire at IFE 2026
Domestic wire-drawing company for stainless steel and nickel alloy wire capabilities at Booth 956 in Phoenix
The Fastener Market is Still Historically Strong
Quick answer: The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) registered 58.3 in August 2026, marking its sixteenth straight month above 50 and its sixth...
Wood Construction Screws Market Set to Reach $7.3 Billion by 2032
Key Takeaways: The wood construction screws market is projected to grow from $5.39 billion in 2026 to $7.3 billion by 2032, a compound annual...
Europe’s Steel Industry Sits at a Green Crossroads
Key Takeaways: European steel production fell to a record low of 125.8 million tonnes in 2025 while imports climbed to roughly 30% of consumption,...
Norm Fasteners Buys Michigan Plant for US Bolt Production
Key Takeaways: Norm Fasteners, a Turkish automotive fastener supplier and subsidiary of Izmir-based Norm Holding, has acquired a...
DSG Acquires American Fasteners to Grow South Florida MRO
Key Takeaways: Distribution Solutions Group has acquired American Fasteners Corp., a Miami-based industrial distributor with $39 million in annual...
Trans-Pacific Shipping Rates Jump Past $10,000 per Container
Key Takeaways: Trans-Pacific shipping rates have surged above $10,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU). Severe Shanghai port congestion, vessel...