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…
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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…
September 18
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…
September 4
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…
September 3
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,…
August 20
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…
August 7
Fixfast Acquires OSC Sales
Key Takeaways: Fixfast Group has acquired 100% of OSC Sales, bringing construction fastening brands Carpenters Mate, Orbix, and…
July 22
U.S. Trade Rules Are Reshaping Automotive Hardware Manufacturing
Key Takeaways: The U.S. Connected Vehicle Rule bans Chinese-origin vehicle connectivity hardware starting with model year 2030 and…
July 22
June Fastener Distributor Index Hits a Multi-Year High
Key Takeaways: The June 2026 Fastener Distributor Index reached 60.0, its strongest reading since mid-2021 and the 14th…
July 9
Fastener Distributor Index Holds Strong into the Summer
Key Takeaways: The Fastener Distributor Index rose to 56.9 in May 2026, growing for the 13th straight month…
June 25