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 7Latest in: News
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
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
The DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force Has Recovered Over $1B. Here’s What It Means.
Key Takeaways: The DOJ and DHS Trade Fraud Task Force, launched in August 2025, surpassed $1 billion in…
July 22
Tariff Shortcuts Face Crackdown Under New CBP Rules
Key Takeaways: President Trump’s June 3, 2026, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” executive order authorizes CBP and DHS to overhaul…
July 17
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
Freight Price Hikes Are on the Horizon in July
Key Takeaways: July freight price hikes are on the way as carriers roll out rate increases, with some…
June 30