Fastener News Report July 15 2019 Issue FlipBook Edition

July 15, 2019 Subscribe, read or advertise @ www.fastenertech.com/FastenerNewsReport.asp • FREE FTI BUYERS’ GUIDE for all paid subscribers Volume 5, Issue 7 INSIDE THIS ISSUE STANLEY® Engineered Fastening Launches New Brand Structure......................2 MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions & RIBE® Cooper & Turner and Beck Agreement........... 2 TriMas Aerospace Wins Contracts...................3 Announce Joint Venture – Aluform USA LLC CoiLok™: New Locking Fastener......................3 Duncan MacLean, President/CEO of MacLean-Fogg has announced ParkOhio Chairman/CEO Edward Crawford: New Ambassodor to Republic of Ireland...... 4 the joint venture formation of Aluform USA LLC between Richard Bergner Daniel Suárez to BRALO CEO............................4 Verbindungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG (RIBE®) of Schwabach, Germany, Fastenal Museum Honored.............................4 and MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS) of Mundelein, IL USA. Essentra Acquires Innovative Components....5 New Steel Bar Saw at Hague Fasteners......... 5 The RIBE-Aluform® product is the market leader in the au- US DOC Investigates Steel Staples...................6 tomotive industry for high-strength aluminum bolt, screw Böllhoff Opens Logistics Center in China........ 6 and stud fasteners for lightweight, corrosion-sensitive FDI Declines to 48.3........................................... 7 automotive applications. Aluform USA combines RIBE and Conference Calls............................................... 7 MFCS strengths to bring Aluform products to the North American market, Ramco Receives Ford Quality Award............... 7 Kimball Midwest Private-Label Launch........... 7 with application engineering, customer support and USA manufacturing. Fastener Fair Mexico 2019 Report....................8 MacLean said, “The RIBE-Aluform product line sets the global standard Nedschroef Celebrates 125 Years....................8 for high-strength automotive aluminum fasteners. Vehicle lightweighting Gilchrist Foundation Awards Scholarships.....8 will continue to be a major industry trend as OEMs work to improve fuel economy and battery range. We’re excited to further help our North Ameri- Presented by: can customers in their lightweight efforts by including Aluform high-strength aluminum bolts in our range of leading fastener solutions.” Frank Bergner, RIBE Managing Partner said, “MacLean-Fogg’s excellent & manufacturing capabilities, application engineering and customer service makes it an ideal partner to support and grow Aluform in North America.” Initial Publications, Inc. 1741 Akron Peninsula Rd, Aluform USA LLC will be headquartered in the existing MacLean Maynard Akron, OH 44313 USA division of MFCS in Chesterfield, MI, USA. Tl: +1 330 864 2122 • Fx: +1 330 864 5298 www.ribe.de • www.macleanfogg.com www.fastenertech.com Bossard Acquires Distribution Business Chip Lippincott Publisher of SACS Boysen Aerospace Group Mike McNulty VP & Editor Jim Masar Senior Editor The Bossard Group is expanding its presence in the aerospace industry Tom Hutchinson Global Sales Manager by acquiring the Boysen distribution business of the Ger- man AQUAERO Group (owner of SACS Boysen Aerospace Group). The business will continue to operate under the Boysen name. Boysen has a large international customer base and generates annual sales of CHF 29 million. Founded in 1967, it has a reputation for high-quality fastening solutions. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company has further locations in Hamburg, Germany and Irving, TX, USA. Boysen’s main sales market is Europe. In recent years, Bossard Group has shown substantial commitment to building up its expertise in the aero- space industry. In 2015, it acquired USA distributor Aero-Space Southwest Inc. In 2016, Bossard received its official aerospace certification for France and Switzerland, an essential prerequisite to operate in this demanding industrial sector. Earlier this year, it [email protected] also received its aerospace certification in Italy. Bossard says that based on www.nationalmachy.com the quality of its fastening solutions and engineering services as well as its proven expertise/innovation strength in the field of logistics solutions, it will be able to unlock additional growth potential in this demanding industry. The acquisition of the Boysen distribution business and the expansion of its footprint in the aerospace sector is seen by Bossard as a key element in its long-term strategy. www.bossard.com Page 1

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT July 15, 2019 STANLEY® Engineered Fastening Announces Launch of New Brand Structure Notebook Global leader in precision fastening a better understanding of the organiza- Cooper & Turner and and assembly solutions, STANLEY® tion to all external partners. Beck Industries Agreement Andaray (Holdings) Limited Engineered Fastening, a division “For 100 years, we’ve built a strong rep- and its direct and indirect sub- sidiaries, Cooper & Turner, of Stanley Black & Decker, has utation for precision, partnership and have entered into an exclusivity agreement with Beck Industries announced the launch of a new cor- trust,” said Ben Richardson, Global for potential combination of the two groups. The combined entity porate brand structure including a Director of Marketing and Brand. “Our would be the first global pro- ducer of safety critical fasteners, go-to-market portfolio of seven global OEM and distribution partners have together supporting a broader range of industries including strategic brands under the STANLEY been facing a remarkable rise in com- renewable energy, tunneling, construction, rail, heavy equip- Engineered Fastening banner. plexity in recent years, and our stream- ment, downstream oil and gas, power generation and others. The company completed comprehen- lined new brand structure will provide Based in the UK, Cooper & Turner sive global brand research with major better customer value at a time when serves a global customer base with manufacturing and distribu- OEM and distribution partners in June we need to execute customer-centric tion operations across the EU, China and North America. of 2018. The research determined that marketing strategies across multiple Beck, a France-based maker and the firm’s complex brand structure did channels with real-time technologies distributor of ful- ly certified, high- not help its customers navigate the across the globe, with a coordinated security bolting components, has a global operation that comple- vast range of premium fastening and approach to strategy and creativity.” ments/expands that of Cooper assembly solutions provided, or illus- www.stanleyengineeredfastening.com & Turner. The combined entity would broaden the geographic trate STANLEY’s global reach of both companies, en- abling the supply of world-class reputation for quality and products and services from 17 strategically positioned facilities innovation. A restructure around the world. www.cooperandturner.co.uk of the brand portfolio was www.beck-industries.com identified as the best ap- proach to deliver more value to customers and New Head of Riveting it can be seen that the company’s Division at SFS results deviate negatively from previous earnings levels. This is a Urs Langenauer, current head of consequence of declining demand, Automotive North America, is taking especially during the latter part of over management of the the quarter, and the balancing of Riveting division at SFS, Bulten’s inventories against de- and he also becomes a member mand, which is expected to affect of the Group Executive Board of the earnings for the second quarter SFS Group AG. Thomas Bamberger by approximately SEK 25 million. leaves the SFS Group by mutual Bulten will release its complete consent in order to take on new report for the second quarter on professional challenges. July 10, 2019. Langenauer has been working www.bulten.com at SFS since 1995 and has been responsible for the business activi- Jon Michael Adinolfi named ties of Automotive division in North Hillman US Divisional President America since 2013. Langenauer will use his expertise and experi- The Hillman Companies, Inc., ence to strengthen the Riveting divi- Cincinnati, OH, USA, and The Hill- sion and support it in the expansion of the fastener business. www.sfs.biz www.ndindustries.com Bulten Q2 earnings negatively impacted Page 2 In connection with the ongo- ing compilation of Bultens AB earnings report for the second quarter 2019,

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT man Group, Inc., announced that ing that this culture continues to be July 15, 2019 hardware and home improve- fostered and strengthened as a basis for healthy business growth,” Notebook ment veteran, Jon said Carstanjen. Michael Adinolfi, TriMas Aerospace Wins Two has been named the Hillman US Guido Hettich will still be respon- Contracts at Paris Air Show Divisional President. sible for important projects and the At the 53rd International Paris Air Adinolfi joins Hillman after serv- production site in Romania until Show, TriMas Aerospace was ing as President-US Retail of Stanley the end of 2020 and will then join Black & Decker Inc. the advisory board as the second awarded fastener www.hillmangroup.com representative of the Hettich family supply contracts by shareholders. new customers Safran Nacelles Achim Carstanjen assumes of La Havre, France, and Sonaca HECO Schrauben management www.heco-schrauben.com Group of Gosselies, Belgium. TriMas Aerospace manufactures Through its succession plan, Novaria Group completes fasteners, solid rivets, temporary HECO Schrauben ensures that the purchase of Acra Aerospace fasteners and standard fasteners values of its family business are for the global commercial and maintained after brothers Stefan Novaria Group, Fort Worth, TX, military aerospace industry. and Guido Hettich retire. For this USA, announced that it has ac- www.trimascorp.com reason, the company has identified and chosen a suitable and experi- quired Acra Aero- CoiLok™: New Locking enced successor. space, LLC, a lead- Fastener Prevents Loosening ing manufacturer The CoiLok™ brings an innova- According to Guido Hettich, “We of complex engine components, tive approach to the problem are convinced that Achim Carstan- located in Anaheim, CA, USA. The loosening. TWE (Thread Wedge jen will excel at steering the compa- company holds a variety of key Effect) is the secret of this new ny and developing its performance customer approvals and certifica- locking fastener. The pointed end very well in close cooperation with tions. Acra focuses on the design, of the CoiLok directly fits into bolt our Swiss partner SFS.” development and manufacture of threads and enters into the top high-quality complex aerospace of the nut threading, creating a Carstanjen has many years of components and prides itself on experience in managing medium- innovation and customer service. secure wedge to prevent loosen- sized companies in the automotive Established in 1959, Acra Aero- ing, even under severe vibration. and construction supply industries. space has earned a reputation for CoiLok also provides radial com- providing superior products and pression on the minor diameter “Product quality and business solutions to leading aerospace of the bolt and axial compression ethics are paramount at HECO, the propulsion and airframe OEMs. on the threads of the bolt creating innovation leader in the fastening “Acra’s product pedigree in- a three-way combination for a industry. I am committed to ensur- cludes qualified work solutions solidly locked bolted joint. This is in the aerospace market on both an effective solution even under ...Since 1970 civil and military aircraft,” said Bryan severe vibration conditions. Perkins, CEO of Novaria Group. Forged Industrial Products “With this acquisition, Novaria ex- www.CoiLok.com Leader in the Eyebolt Industry pands key customer relationships and approvals while enhancing [email protected] • www.heroslam.com Toll-Free: 888-536-3674 ongoing opportunities for the long- Locally: 440-993-8091 term growth of Novaria.” Fax: 440-992-0360 Acra Aerospace’s facility houses a full range of state-of-the-art www.kenforging.com manufacturing equipment comple- mented by key in-house capabilities such as CNC machining, waterjet, EDM machining, special process- ing, cleaning and inspection, while covering the full range of aerospace Page 3

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT July 15, 2019 ParkOhio Chairman/CEO Edward F. Crawford Resigns to Become U.S. Ambassador to Republic of Ireland Notebook ParkOhio, Cleveland, OH, USA, Daniel Suárez to BRALO CEO BRALO, Madrid, Spain, a lead- a leading provider of supply chain ing manufacturer of fastening systems, has appointed Daniel management services and highly Suárez Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The former Managing Di- engineered manufactured products, rector of Borgers Spain, Suárez has announced that after 26 years as has a proven re- cord of taking in- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer dustrial companies to the next level by (CEO) of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp., accelerating their innovation and revenue growth. Edward F. Crawford has resigned Suárez also served at Bosch and Mercedes Benz. He has as an Officer and Board Member, ef- solid experience in automotive, developing activities in opera- fective June 17, 2019, to assume the credentials to Irish President Michael tions, production, engineering and Lean management. responsibility as the U.S. Ambassador D. Higgins on July 1, 2019. www.bralo.com to the Republic of Ireland. ParkOhio will continue to advance in Fastenal Museum Honored President Donald J. Trump nominat- numerous channels led by the current The Winona Heritage Preserva- tion Commission (HPC) recently ed Edward F. Crawford to be United Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, honored the Fastenal Museum with the city’s annual Heritage States Ambassador to Ireland on Matthew V. Crawford. Preservation Commenda- October 23, 2018. The United States Edward F. Crawford stated, “I would tion Award. The Fastenal Senate confirmed Ambassador- like to take this opportunity to thank Museum’s carefully restored exterior fea- designate Crawford by 90-4 in favor all the stakeholders for supporting a tures wrought-iron columns, embellished cornices and stone on June 13, 2019. He was sworn in vision resulting in the evolution of a accents. The Heritage Preser- vation Commendation Award by Vice President Mike Pence on great company.” recognizes property owners who www.pkoh.com have preserved important pieces June 26, 2019, and presented his of Winona, IL, USA, history. materials. ers are used in various industrial, www.fastenal.com Novaria Group is a privately held distribution and original equipment markets. corporation, focused on the premier supply of products to the aerospace www.autobolt.net and defense industries. Technifast announces www.novariagroup.com ISO 9001:2015 renewal Auto Bolt Company Technifast has announced the welcomes Tangela Davis renewal of its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Registration. The Auto Bolt Company wel- This certification gives the Corby, comes Tangela Davis, Senior Quality UK-based precision engineering Tech, to its team. Davis comes to company the quality systems that Auto Bolt with experience in metal provide the foundation to better stamping, welding and plastic customer satisfaction and continual molding injection. Her previous improvement. employers were Elyria Plastics, Stand by Screw and Shiloh. Auto Bolt The renewal process required looks to Davis’ diverse experience to Technifast to examine and docu- complement the team. ment its procedures, ensuring through internal audits that pro- cesses are consistent. To gain the Jackie Ventura Auto Bolt is located in Cleveland, Sales Representative OH, USA, and has been a privately- owned manufacturer of quality Phone: 330-467-0102 • Mobile: 216-338-8485 fasteners since 1948. The company Fax: 330-467-0108 • Email: [email protected] specializes in offering both low and high-volume performance and Web: www.JackieVentura.com commercial fasteners. Its fasten- News & Notes: www.JackieVentura.Net Skype: Jackie.Ventura1 Twitter: @JackieVentura1 Page 4

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT renewal certification, the firm was Rockford Fastener celebrates July 15, 2019 independently assessed by Quality 42 years of distributor service Certification Systems International Notebook Limited against internationally rec- Rockford Fastener, Inc., Rockford, ognized standards IL, USA, is proud to announce that Essentra Acquires the company is celebrating 42 years Innovative Components www.technifast.co.uk of serving the distribution market. In Essentra plc of the UK has April of 1977, a small group of highly announced the acquisition of Parker Fasteners celebrates skilled and motivated individuals Schaumburg, IL, USA-based seven years & announces started Rockford Fastener, Inc. in Innovative Components Inc., building purchase order to provide fastener buyers an one of the leading manufactur- efficient, prompt and responsible ers and distributors of knobs, Parker Fasteners, Goodyear, AZ, source. wire lanyards and pins in North USA, has announced its seventh America. The Innovative Com- Today the company’s current ponents business will form part anniversary as an President, Nic Orman, carries on of Essentra’s Components divi- international, full- the pride and compassion for excel- sion. With operating units in 29 service, cold head- lence that his father instituted, with countries, Essentra Components ing socket drive fastener manufac- the same focus. In addition, Brian serves a broad customer base turing company. Stark has been promoted to Vice with rapid supply of products for Additionally, on April 30, 2019, President of Sales and Marketing, a variety of applications such as Parker Fasteners completed the providing 28 years of manufac- equipment manufacturer, auto- purchase of the building located at turing experience to the position, motive, fabrication, electronics 26815 W. Baseline Road, Buckeye, which will allow the management and construction. AZ 85326, USA. Having more than group to focus on staying relevant 50,000 ft2 under roof, the building in today’s market. www.essentracomponents.com is already well constructed and will be renovated by Parker Fasteners Additionally, with Nathan Mayer New Steel Bar Saw to employ more than 100 full time now promoted to Sales Engineer- at Hague Fasteners staff members. ing, his zest to learn continues to Hague Fasteners has taken “The purchase along with the set an example for the rest of the delivery of another new steel subsequent renovation of this build- company as it looks to the future. bar sawing machine at its ever- ing will provide our company with Rockford Fastener, Inc. produces expanding Special Fastener Pro- the ability to grow, add employees standard, semi-standard and spe- duction Facility. and more efficiently manufacture cial made-to-order cold headed The company’s products,” commented Robert fasteners in steel, stainless and new Steel Bar Parker, Founder and President of brass. And these cold headed Sawing NC au- Parker Fasteners. fastener products are offered from tomatic band- “Parker Fasteners’ product offer- #4(M3) up to 1/2\" (M12) diameter saw will opti- ing and customer base will grow and in lengths to 5\" (127 mm). mize incoming based on our ability to increase our material (up to efficiency, add more equipment and With the company’s single-die, 300 mm diameter) ready for in- hire more employees,” said Mat- two-blow or with one of its many house manufacture of special thew Boyd, Vice President, Global multi-blow headers, Rockford Fas- fastener products. Innovation, Parker Fasteners. “We’ll tener can produce a full range of expand our product offering by per-print items with the engineering www.haguefasteners.co.uk getting the right equipment in the and quality support that customers right place.” have come to expect. Parker Fasteners reports that it maintains the industry’s highest Rockford Fastener, Inc. can sup- levels of quality certifications. These ply customers with completed certifications include IS9001-2015/ fasteners and fastener parts in- AS 9100D; QSL Manufacture for cluding special finishes, patches or Class 2 & 3 and ITAR. components that require second- www.parkerfasteners.com ary operations such as drill and Page 5

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT July 15, 2019 Böllhoff Group Opens New Logistics Center in China Notebook The Böllhoff Group has expanded its were implemented during the construc- US DOC Initiates AD site in Wuxi, China. By opening a new tion of the new building, with regard & CVD Investigations on Imported Steel Staples logistics center, the company has re- to both inventory management and On June 28, 2019, the U.S. De- partment of Commerce (DOC) sponded to the steady business growth logistics workflows. Likewise, the office announced the initiation of new antidumping duty (AD) and coun- in the Chinese market. spaces were designed in line with the tervailing duty (CVD) investiga- tions to determine whether cer- With a total floor space of approxi- latest findings in workplace design. tain collated steel staples from China, Korea and Taiwan are mately 9700 m2, the building provides Open project rooms with modern being dumped in the USA and to determine if producers in China additional space for logistics as well as equipment as well as relaxation areas are receiving unfair subsidies. The investigations are based on office space for sales and administra- create an ideal environment for agile petitions filed by Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools, Inc., Cincinnati, tion. The facility was put into operation working and an effective exchange of OH, USA. The alleged dumping margins are China at 119.37% on April 1, 2019. information. to 122.55%, Korea at 10.23% to www.boellhoff.com 14.25% and Taiwan at 47.60%. The new Wuxi logistics center signifi- There are 27 subsidy programs alleged for China—five preferen- cantly expands the capaci- tial loan/interest rate programs, two export credit programs, five ties available on site. With income tax and other direct sub- sidy programs, four indirect tax the integration of a narrow programs, six grant programs and five less than adequate aisle warehouse and nu- remuneration programs. If DOC makes affirmative findings, and merous small rack systems, if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds that additional storage space dumped and/or unfairly subsi- dized USA imports of collated was created for logistics staples from China, Korea and Taiwan are causing injury to processing. the USA industry, the DOC will impose duties on those imports. “Expansion was neces- www.commerce.gov sary because after years of www.fastenercoalition.org growth, the existing space was no longer sufficient,” explains Julien Salerio, Regional Logistic Manager at Böllhoff. “Now the capaci- ties are designed to meet the growing demands over the next ten years.” Logistics around fastening technology is one of the core strengths of the Böllhoff Group in China. State-of-the-art standards tap, captivation or other special Manager for Flambeau, Inc., a features. PPAP, ISIR, SPC and a full manufacturer of injection and blow array of quality documentation is molded components for many mar- also available from the company. kets including the industrial and au- tomotive sectors. At Flambeau, Inc., www.rockfordfastener.com Ackerman advanced and cultivated dynamic customer relationships Copa Tool hires Russ and specialized in product develop- Ackerman as Project ment and education and building Manager Aerospace strategic alliances with customers. Copa Tool of Ramco, head- In addition to the aerospace quartered in Hudson, OH, USA, industry, Russ Ackerman will help welcomes Russ Ackerman, as a to organize projects for other Copa new Project Manager who will be Tool customers. developing the company’s aero- space product line. The most critical fasteners avail- able from Ramco, are manufac- Ackerman is a former pilot with tured in the company’s own fa- deep connections to the aviation cilities, with complete control of the community. He brings years of process. Customers can depend on experience in building client rela- the comp[any’s capabilities includ- tionships for national brands. Most ing localized cost structure, faster recently, he was a National Sales Page 6

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT July 15, 2019 Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Declined to 48.3 in June 2019 –reNcentoly tebook The FDI dropped dramatically last month to McNulty, on the Fastener News Report, com- 48.3, indicating clear market deceleration ing soon: www.fullythreaded.com Ramco Receives versus the May reading of 53.8, seasonally Recertification of Ford Q1 adjusted. Thank you for your participation in the FDI. Preferred Quality Award Your comments and questions are welcome: Ramco has been recertified for The Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI) also re- 877-332-7836 the Q1 Preferred Quality Award treated again in June, with its slumping reading of 44.4 versus 47.7 in May. Hear further analysis of the June FDI on Fully www.fdisurvey.com Threaded Radio episode 142 featuring Fas- www.fastenersclearinghouse.com tener Technology International editor, Mike www.nfda-fastener.org from Ford Motor Company. Reflect- ing Ford’s motto “Quality is No. 1,” this internationally recognized award signifies a supplier’s ex- traordinary quality. It is granted to companies who meet Ford’s stringent requirements in five areas: system capability, high performance, superior manu- facturing processes, delivery performance and customer satisfaction. The recertification process results from Ramco’s new 165,000 ft2 HQ and plant in Hudson, OH, USA. www.ramconut.com Spotlight on NIFS/WEST Exhibitors ...continuedtesaccleapertdohoaaainxassnegcepppcgRRngsairenineaaaiddaaidlifngitenfpbczeetemmymipopapiVeepondnaieeinioudrorrotsedlwrcsaroeynduilidrleccyittyonctdrtwpgeytsawiioopnmicirIuroitsngJnveuncurnseoiiVitcr’jeaVaonoewiedesrgoeopu,ortlbnrdctupsPycosnugTldssetth.pn,.yeseipprooolrncenlpdtcroOu-tBtaeaoialoinorthaotimntaqnxcoswinsoucIy-lgirmlaspguap,cordntmhtrttgpettglmspieareotioociindcccPhuaouicornielofsa.panlanynsstorllugfeonlcts7acdnnenxuamrkatagsIs5semtuinseiMstpleordgnntua1tettodt.iificeruariwsreoavcregcgcreeclnsiepissciite.venna,fcnns’eocit.aniaxaigcutclorst,ktgrdssgcns,sithunartnooiutcnde.dsfete.tob,tfastormnasatodrsrooiotshteipeoinesehtuhnudwarasmatdotdernssrrdb--tseesoslmuseuyremc,awwdccsedeenefegteeseorxiidddnescsll--rllWiswtWdtmtmfWfTnhoorhcOuoorvoreaaeercmeerRnntelrriihwlpnmnnencuQdeesrtpetggfswhoioo-nafumiSC•aweotri•w•2pQw•r2C2C2aasrdnuacnihtEeeystdmttonaapun0000atsTttu2BvITiwiLeoh:petloelheSdd,llcll1r11d1ienreel®ll.adnfueoTweJeneoi9999tra,wnUiWrtnanHbePsyunopniaiwefotbiBe.rrsnTwomaoHotnaoeooSsl.foerftotseoniydiTwslolplOenoeansllgtAaeentImbniauwsihruanrsPuhLdlsddoonRor2.ie.s,wtt,tslnTrLaiieJlriraugehoJA.htQtnrnstltmo6WTknuybIsbwruI,swcdpetheaogsPhdoTeyBc-hs,tllimoueehSiilrPieS.otubynT.Waottyoign2fyrcoBa,r3WcEilssnfoacSamgnriglehed2aVlliof4T0atl1lsoQlotlshcfoedspaepretplgtsb8a5eW®2lsäbm1wweerepUesdglPa,hia9rreicoen,isrrc,norA.rarivansnaecAotueochciioeneo22rvtkncrllesqadCuaoanlrsloudRnetAalocdrCra0o0lsuicibrbRlelyndknctiEf,mtcsuh&ydetGand1mo1ne5oest®sra-esnr7fel9et9a0clpnoDacaaeigond,oror/untgntonustfey,ia,lsIylRAcracDlifbsIoednhtdrpeggapinlaaepenac,hsIaandbqf.ataMarriaitVsceorScnvirtrnnnteetctgrverclootueir.e®tslsddddowaeggcoeee0/t.9c,--hi,.nas,a-Ctnskmste7GWseemCAerttc8Dew:sodtl39ecchsseeMraTerAeeio0ae,e.inrlsrAcclcnMnckFlcbvNEAoalba2M,ooeodiTengoeMw0cel.lntEnll.wnndqoow1C TdaditaT:9.low,u,lD heCvJsqrqIqIaBuLeaiTLerrEwnutu.,u,ereVrlTiilcytgsIliea UUa.asvneatTonaiaTiru.rrr2SSbtbesm.tththeistl.eAAee3nowBlteeeeioes-rcrr,,f,,torohFnokPnresaeanteBtdsboGyU:shtUYIEilDtoRoOtKtpH8fheiKiLtaEoSe3nnroer’natniragaiiiHn3ggarahigCmmdvrycayc0es.hti,rghaa.gweeuleybU,braTeTtepmahrHawehlarehaShseeb-beewaAsSeltlehlr:illaailcn,.PaiealKhMKktribdMadytariedMeMmypeiniGiwdvnaiadlr-dnbm-aaolrgdUnaUwoaafwlspto.daiuSalueSdnlerremArnAwpni-eeqk-ssecLcpiutedcthaaefl,oAaowlisbsclimnCrlneiaietaethostyctnblrhsiteloo.Loiuencntnmaalooumeaeistmruensprsq2bgwndclhu0etueceheiiestt%sshdhees--,t APHCIRL®LrIiPirb.SsbIetIad®,nMPlHeOyIRLbTLlaOIPcRSk®Q,a®A,nCHdREd®XeLrciObkbBeeErd.,com TORX®•andStQeUeAlDDREyXn®apmrodicusct,s.Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, 2007 USA, will release second quarter 201M9anufacturer financial results after market close on JulIydeSnytmifibcoaltsion 22, 2019. The teleconference is scheduledINTERNATIONAL GUIDE Volt Industrial Plastics, Inc. to begin at 10 AM ET on July 23, 2019. Don't Miss On-Demand Fastener Talk Radio! 700 Hwy.w2w02wW.vo•lYtpelllavsiltleic,sA.cRo7m2687, USA wwirw.s.tweereldnytnhaammticoso.lc.ocomm FTR is talk radio for the fastener industry, featuring Contact: Heidi Volltrauer, COO guests, commentary and conversation designed to Toll-Free: +1 800 844 8024 • WESCO International, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, inform and entertain fastener professionals. Available Toll-Free Fax: +1 877 453 8707 USA, plans on holding its second quarter any time in streaming or download formats. Tune in 2019 earnings conference call on August 1, Web Site: www.voltplastics.com 2019, at 10 AM ET. wesco.investorroom.com today! Log on to listen to Fully Threaded Radio: E-Mail: [email protected] www.fullythreaded.com Page 7

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Fastener Fair Mexico 2019 tions with customers and partners July 15, 2019 Subscribe, read or advertise @ www.fastenertech.com/FastenerNewsReport.asp • FREE FTI BUYERS’ GUIDE for all paid subscribers Proves Solid Industry Growth as well as connections with people are the basis of Nedschroef’s suc- EVENTS The significant increase in at- cess, today and in the future. tendance at Fastener Fair Mexico, August 20 – 21, 2019 revealed a solid growth The celebration of the event took Die Stress Analysis Workshop of the fastener and fix- place at the historical theatre, Het Columbus, OH, USA ing industry in Mexico. Speelhuis, in Helmond, together www.deform.com The event successfully concluded with 320 guests by appreciating the its fifth edition at the World Trade August 22, 2019 Center in Mexico City, Mexico. company’s his- DEFORM® Die Stress tory and pres- Training Course “I am very satisfied with the ent as well as Columbus, OH, USA results of this year. We achieved a giving a view on www.deform.com 25% increase in the number of visi- Nedschroef’s future, with a fantastic tors, compared to the previous edi- show before the evening event. September 17 – 19, 2019 tion. The exhibitors are pleased with International Fastener Expo - the quality of the attendees, and Hüttenrauch emphasized the IFE 2019 they surely made good business,” merits of the founding Van Thiel Las Vegas, NV, USA said Melissa Magestro, Executive family and explained the company’s www.fastenershows.com VP of Mack Brooks Exhibitions Inc. strategic path with its 4F strategy and its activities in the field of digi- October 23 – 25, 2019 Over 100 companies from China, tization as well as Industry 4.0. Fastener Trade Show Suzhou 2019 Germany, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan Jiangsu Province, China and the USA, exhibited in the 2019 “The world goes digital,” he said, www.fastenertradeshow.net edition, showing a wide variety in- as he described the firm’s future dustrial, specialized and standard with emission-free cars, autono- March 30, 2020 – April 3, 2020 fastening and fixing products. mous driving and smart homes. wire 2020 Düsseldorf, Germany For the first time, Fastener Fair www.nedschroef.com www.wire-tradefair.com Mexico organized one-to-one busi- ness meetings, aimed at decision Gilchrist Foundation May 2020 makers of large companies look- Awards Scholarships ing for new suppliers of industrial Fastener Fair USA 2020 fastening solutions. The program The Gilchrist Foundation has saw an outstanding participation awarded three scholarships in Charlotte, NC, USA of companies in the automotive 2019. The Foundation congratulates industry, thanks to active collabora- the recipients and wishes them www.mackbrooks.com tion of the newly formed Automo- well. The 2019 scholarship recipi- tive Clusters Network of Mexico. ents and sponsoring companies September 28 – 30, 2020 Fastener Fair Mexico 2020 will be at are Morgan Stover (Ken Forging International Fastener Expo - the Citibanamex exhibition center. 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