Insights
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…
September 18
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
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…
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
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,…
September 3
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…
August 20
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
Excellence in Connector Solutions
K.S. Terminals Inc. is a global manufacturer of high-quality electrical terminals, automotive connectors, battery modular connectors (BMC) and…
August 11