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: Industry 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
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
Fastener Industry Outlook Regulates in Q2
The April 2026 Fastener Distributor Index was in expansionary territory at 56.3.
May 29
Europe’s Bimetal Screws Market Projected to Hit $157 Million by 2033
The European bimetal screws market is projected to reach $157 million by 2033, driven by demand in automotive,…
May 29