Key Takeaways: Norm Fasteners, a Turkish automotive fastener supplier and subsidiary of Izmir-based Norm Holding, has acquired a...
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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...
US Targets Over 40 Countries for Chinese Tariff Evasion
Key Takeaways: The White House has flagged more than 40 countries as high-risk transshipment hubs for Chinese goods evading US tariffs. Government...
BlackRock Takes $5.11 Billion Stake in Fastenal
Key Takeaways: BlackRock disclosed a $5.11 billion stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) through an SEC Form 13F filing, buying 106.3 million shares for...
Excellence in Connector Solutions
K.S. Terminals Inc. is a global manufacturer of high-quality electrical terminals, automotive connectors, battery modular connectors (BMC) and EV...
17,000 Aircraft on Backlog: Aviation’s Supply Chain Crisis
Key Takeaways: Engine supply constraints are forcing airlines to extend fleet lifecycles and push global MRO spending toward $193 billion by 2036,...
Copper Hits Record Highs as Supply Tightens
Key Takeaways: Record copper prices: Comex copper futures hit $14,781 per ton on Aug. 5, surpassing the previous high set in May, while LME copper...
Hillman’s $315M Kanebridge Acquisition Expands Fastener Reach
Key Takeaways: Hillman Solutions Corp. agreed to acquire Kanebridge Corporation for $315 million on Aug. 3, 2026, marking its first major move into...
International Fastener Expo Announces 2026 Award Honorees
Taryn Goodman Named Young Fastener Professional of the Year and Tim Roberto Jr. Inducted into the IFE Hall of Fame