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 4Latest in: News
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
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…
August 7
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…
August 7
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
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…
August 5