Key Takeaways: US hot-rolled steel coil prices hit a four-year high, rising 52% to $1,255 per short ton. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum...
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Fastenal’s Q3 Growth Shows Services, Not Just Products, Drive Growth
Key Takeaways: Fastenal Q3 2026 sales hit $2.46 billion, up 15.5% year over year on contract growth and AI-driven efficiency High-value customer...
DOJ Sharpens Focus on Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud
Key Takeaways: The Department of Justice now treats tariff evasion and trade fraud as a top corporate enforcement priority, backed by a dedicated...
Fastener Distributor Accu Opens First US Hub in Indianapolis
Key takeaways: Accu opens its first US distribution hub in Indianapolis to speed fastener delivery for North American manufacturers The central...
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,...