Fastener News Report September 16 2019 Issue Full

September 16, 2019 Subscribe, read or advertise @ www.fastenertech.com/FastenerNewsReport.asp • FREE FTI BUYERS’ GUIDE for all paid subscribers Volume 5, Issue 9 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Auto Bolt Adds 4-Die Bolt Maker.....................2 IFE 2019 Award Winners: Würth Group Visited by Baden-Württemberg State Secretary McIlhon, Nolan & Yarborough......................2 Nedschroef Appoints CEO................................3 Dr. Florian Stegmann, the State Secretary and Head of the State Chancel- Schnorr Disc Springs Book Available Online...3 lery in the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg, recently visited the head IFI Appoints Porter McLean & Mike Mowins...4 office of the Würth Group in Künzelsau-Gaisbach, Germany, together with Rockford Fastener’s Jerry Vance Retires..........4 Holger Brehm, Deputy Head of the Department for Economy, Labor and Bossard Opens New Facility in Boston............4 Anixter Opens New Facility in California.........5 Housing, Infrastructure, Digitization and E-Government. Robert Friedmann, Chairman of the Central Managing Board of the Würth Group, and Norbert WIFI Announces Award Winners......................6 Optimas Recognized by La-Z-Boy...................6 Heckmann, Chairman of the Manage- New Böllhoff India Building..............................6 ment of Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. Apex Supply Chain Launches New Platform.. 7 KG, welcomed the guests. The reason Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) up to 55.9...... 7 for the visit was a discussion with Bulten Restructuring Program.......................... 7 representatives of the Würth Group Dividend Report................................................. 7 on the topics of digitization, digital competence in training and recruiting Pac-West/NFDA Joint Conference & Show.....8 young talent. Robert Friedmann also Hilco Auctioning Two Acme Company Sites...8 Nedschroef Beckingen: 150 Years...................8 Dr. Florian Stegmann (center) with introduced the Group to the State Sec- representatives of the Würth Group. retary and gave a brief overview of current developments. The exchange, Presented by: which is valuable for both sides, is to be strengthened in the future. Dr. Stegmann has been State Secretary and Head of the State Chancellery of & Baden-Württemberg since October 2018. www.wuerth.com MWFA Launches New Website & PPAP Workshop Initial Publications, Inc. 1741 Akron Peninsula Rd, The Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA), located in Lake Zurich, IL, Akron, OH 44313 USA USA, reports that it has launched its new and more comprehensive website Tl: +1 330 864 2122 • Fx: +1 330 864 5298 at the address shown below. www.fastenertech.com The Association also announc- Chip Lippincott Publisher Mike McNulty VP & Editor es that it will host the Production Jim Masar Senior Editor Global Sales Manager Part Approval Process (PPAP) & Tom Hutchinson Corrective Action Workshop on October 17, 2019, at the Holiday Inn, Elk Grove, IL, USA. This one day workshop provides participants with an understanding of PPAPs. PPAPs are now used for many industries besides the automotive industry. You will learn the relationship between PPAP and Quality Planning, running parts for PPAP evaluation, detailed review and the specific require- ments for PPAP, customer notifications and submission requirements for products and process changes. The Advance PPAP session will cover IMDS details and customer-specific requirements (such as Ford Capacity Analysis Report) as well as core tools including FMEA, Control Plan, SPC and MSA. The afternoon session will be covering corrective actions, learn about tools to find True Root Cause, proper containment and the different forms used throughout the industry to accomplish corrections to processes. Fees include Full Day-US$250 for MWFA members and US$350 for nonmembers; Half Day-US$200 for MWFA members and USA$300 for nonmembers; and Corrective Action Workshop-US$125 for members and US$200 for nonmembers www.mwfa.net Page 1

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT September 16, 2019 IFE 2019 Awards: McIlhon, Nolan & Yarborough International Fastener Expo (IFE) has in Cleveland, OH, USA, for 34 years. Notebook announced the recipients of the 2019 He is currently VP of the North Coast Auto Bolt Adds 4-Die Bolt Maker Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Pro- Fastener Association (NCFA), pre- Auto Bolt, Cleveland, OH, USA, has invested in an M20 National fessional of the Year Awards. viously serving as President for four 4-die Bolt Maker, which will be up and running later this year. Ed McIlhon of Assembled Products, years where he was instrumental With the expanded capabilities, Auto Bolt can now make exter- Inc. (API), and Martin “Marty” in the development of many nally threaded and nonthreaded product from ¼\" (M6) through 1\" Nolan of R.L. English Co., initiatives including the NCFA (M24) diameters on single and multiple station forming equip- were inducted into the 2019 Hall annual Distributor Social. Nolan ment, with long stroke capabili- ties to produce product of up to of Fame, and Baron Yarbor- also served as Chairman on 11 ¾\" (300 mm) in length. ough of Spring Bolt and Nut the Fastener Industry Coali- Manufacturing, was named tion (FIC), and promoted the 2019 Young Fastener Professional industry with www.fastenerblog.net of the Year. These awards recognize and social media. those who have made lasting inputs Yarborough is a 3rd generation fastener to the fastener industry on a national professional holding a BBA degree or global scale, and leaders, 40 years in management from Texas Wes- old or younger, who already have an leyan University. In 2014, he started unimpeachable record of integrity and a hands-on training program at Spring respect in the industry. Bolt and Nut Manufacturing, and cur- McIlhon got his start at his father’s rently is Director of Sales where he Iowa Industrial Products (IIP), where leads the sales force, new business he served as President, developing IIP development and marketing functions. into a US$60 million firm in 1998. IIP He remains active as Chairman of the was sold to Bossard International in Young Fastener Professionals, pre- 1999, and McIlhon served as President viously serving as President, and as a until 2005, when he purchased its kit- member of the Board of Directors at the ting and bundling unit and created API, Southwestern Fastener Association. a key supplier to John Deere. McIlhon The awards recipients will be honored also played an integral role in negotiat- with a commemorative plaque at the ing the Fastener Quality Act. IFE Awards Ceremony on September Nolan has been a manufacturer’s 18 at the show floor Sessions Corner. www.fastenershows.com representative with R.L. English Co. The company is an indepen- HD completes acquisition products and services for existing dently owned manufacturer of of Presto Maintenance Supply and new customers.” quality fasteners since 1948, spe- cializing in low and high-volume HD Supply Holdings, Inc., At- www.hdsupply.com performance and commercial lanta, GA, USA, one of the largest fasteners. Fastenal announces date for Auto Bolt is ISO 9001 certified. industrial distributors release of Q3 earnings report Committed to ISO ideals, our in North America, company stands for continuous has acquired Houston, TX, USA- Fastenal, Winona, MN, USA, has improvement and meeting itsv- based Presto Maintenance Sup- announced October 11, 2019, as the customers’ needs. ply, a Maintenance, Repair and Operations distribution company. date for release of www.autobolt.net Presto Maintenance Supply primar- its September 2019 ily serves the Houston metro-area third quarter earnings report. Re- ...Since 1970 multifamily industry and generated lease time will be 5:50 AM CT. US$15 million in sales in 2018. The investor.fastenal.com Forged Industrial Products deal closed on September 1, 2019, Leader in the Eyebolt Industry and terms were not disclosed. [email protected] • www.heroslam.com According to Brad Paulsen, Pres- Toll-Free: 888-536-3674 ident, HD Supply Facilities Mainte- Locally: 440-993-8091 nance, “In addition to acquiring a Fax: 440-992-0360 respectable business with a strong cultural fit and great end-market www.kenforging.com alignment, this acquisition further strengthens our ability to provide Page 2

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT EDSCO North Carolina agement System) certification for its September 16, 2019 celebrates 3 years injury free global headquarters in Danboro. Notebook On August 23, 2019, EDSCO This is the fifth PennEngineering Fasteners in North Carolina, USA, facility to achieve this accreditation, Nedschroef Appoints reports that it celebrated an amaz- which reflects the company’s ongo- Dr. Matthias Sckuhr as CEO ing achievement. ing commitment to environmental Nedschroef announces that Dr. As of July 30, 2019, responsibility and the advancement Matthias Sckuhr has been re- the facility has now gone “THREE of sustainability practices. cently appointed as the YEARS STRAIGHT” without a single company’s new Chief recordable injury. The EDSCO NC This certification applies to the Executive Officer (CEO). team along with Richard Butler design and manufacture of the Dr. Sckuhr succeeds (President) and Cullen Johnson company’s self-clinching fasteners, Dr. Mathias Hüttenrauch, who (VP of Operations) celebrated this threaded inserts and other thread- will remain liaised with the com- accomplishment with a lunch at ed and unthreaded fasteners that pany as an advisor to the Board Texas Roadhouse where the team fall under the PEM®, microPEM®, of Directors until December 31, was presented a new banner PROFIL® and Atlas® brands that are 2019. With the appointment of for bragging rights, trophies and manufactured in Danboro. Dr. Sckuhr, coming from global special hoodies for the entire team leading supplier of NVH solutions celebrating this accomplishment. PennEngineering’s wide range for the automotive industry, Vi- of fastening solutions are utilized bracoustic, Nedschroef says that According to Jim Cox, Director of worldwide by top automotive it prolongs its high-level knowl- Quality & Safety, “In a heavy manu- brands and leading brands in the edge and experience within the facturing environment like ours, this consumer electronics, industrial automobile sector. is no small feat. It takes a concerted and electric vehicle markets. team effort and everyone paying www.nedschroef.com attention to their surroundings and www.pemnet.com looking out for each other. It also Schnorr Disc Springs takes a strong commitment by Bufab AB announces Book Available Online management, so a special thanks share repurchase program Schnorr GmbH, Stuttgart, Ger- goes out to Stephen Westbay (Plant many, reports that from now Mgr.), Keith LaPrelle (Asst. Produc- The Bufab AB Board of Direc- on, its technical handbook “Disc tion Mgr.) and David Manypenny tors has initiated a repurchase of Springs”, released in the se- (QC & Safety Asst.) for their leader- the company’s own ries “Bibliothek der Technik” by ship in championing this effort.” shares on Nasdaq Stockholm. The purpose of the re- the publish- www.edsco.com purchase is to hedge Bufab’s future ing company, delivery of shares to participants Moderne In- PennEngineering achieves of Bufab’s long-term call option dustrie, is now ISO 14001:2015 certification program, which was resolved by also available the 2019 annual general meeting. in digital form. Take advantage PennEngineering, Danboro, PA, of the opportunity to deal more USA, a global leader The repurchase is being ad- intensively with the topic of disc in the fastening in- ministered by Svenska Handels- springs and to adopt this know- dustry, has been awarded ISO banken AB, which will take trading how for your needs. 14001:2015 (Environmental Man- decisions independently of Bufab www.schnorr-group.com with regard to the timing of the Jackie Ventura repurchases. However, no acquisi- www.ndindustries.com Sales Representative tions will be made during a 30-day period prior to the announcement Phone: 330-467-0102 • Mobile: 216-338-8485 of a financial report. Fax: 330-467-0108 • Email: [email protected] Purchases may comprise a Web: www.JackieVentura.com maximum of 350,000 shares and News & Notes: www.JackieVentura.Net may take place on one or several occasions prior to the 2020 annual Skype: Jackie.Ventura1 general meeting. The repurchases Twitter: @JackieVentura1 will be made at a price within the registered price interval at any Page 3

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT September 16, 2019 IFI Appoints Porter McLean & Mike Mowins Notebook The Industrial Fasteners Institute in the past. He recently retired from (IFI), Cleveland, OH, USA, has an- The Phillips Screw Company after Rockford Fastener’s Jerry Vance Retires After 38 Years nounced the appointment of Porter 31 years, and brings Rockford Fastener’s Roll Thread Foreman, Jerry Vance, started McLean as IFI’s Division III: Au- with him decades of his career at the company as tomotive Industry Fastener Group aerospace fastener a Roll Thread Setup operator in 1981 and then rose to the position Manager, and Mike Mowins as IFI’s knowledge that will of Roll Thread Foreman. Vance officially retired on August 16, Division II: Aerospace Products Divi- greatly benefit IFI Divi- 2019, after being with the com- pany for an astounding 38 years. sion Manager. sion II members. Mo- The management and employ- McLean has more than wins takes the reins ees of Rockford Fastener say that they all wish Jerry and his wife 40 years of fastener as Division II Manager from Patrick good luck, and hope they enjoy industry expertise and Meade, who faithfully served the divi- their golden years. has served in various sion for over 10 years in that role. www.rockfordfastener.com industry roles, most “We are very fortunate to have been Bossard Opens New Facility and Design Center in Boston recently with ATF, Inc., associated with John O’Brien and Pat After an extensive construction during which time he Meade,” said Dan Walker, IFI Manag- and remodeling project, Bossard in the USA has opened a new held several positions within the IFI ing Director. “Both served the industry office and Design Center in the Boston, MA, including Chairman from 2006 to so well, and their contributions have USA area. The move to the 2007. He also served for five years as helped grow IFI membership and new location, located at 2 Kay Way in Stough- Managing Director of the Global Fas- keep the focus on the most important ton, MA, USA, took place in tener Alliance (GFA). McLean takes matters for their respective divisions. February. Bossard held a grand opening over Division III from John O’Brien, The addition of Porter McLean and event on June 5, 2019, with a crowd of over 30 manufacturers who aptly served as the Division III Mike Mowins represents yet another and engineers from across New England in attendance. Manager for over a decade. windfall for IFI, as they will have new www.bossard.com Mowins has been an active partici- ideas and bring their individual talents [email protected] pant in IFI for over 25 years, having to their divisions for the benefit of the www.nationalmachy.com served on the IFI Board and as Chair membership.” www.indfast.org of the Associate Supplier Division given time, which refers to the in- growth based on superior cus- terval between the highest buying tomer service and operational price and the lowest selling price. excellence. Payment for the shares will be made in cash. Reporting will take www.genfast.com place through the stock exchange in accordance with applicable rules. John J. Ferriola to retire as Nucor Chairman/CEO; Leon www.bufab.com J. Topalian to President/COO Ian Clarke named President Nucor Corporation, Charlotte, of General Fasteners Company NC, USA, has an- nounced that John General Fasteners Company J. Ferriola will retire as Chairman (GFC), Livonia, MI, USA, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) a full-service distributor on December 31, 2019, and that the of fasteners and as- Board of Directors has elected Leon sembly components for J. Topalian to be President and Chief manufacturers, has an- Operating Officer (COO), effective nounced the appoint- ment of Ian Clarke as President of General Fasteners Company and General Fasteners de México. Clarke comes to GFC with over 35 years of success in the fastener distribution and manufacturing in- dustries. His impressive credentials align with GFC’s Board of Directors’ objective of creating a culture of Page 4

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT September 5, 2019. Also, Topalian two unions representing a majority September 16, 2019 will succeed Ferriola as CEO on of its hourly plant employees in its January 1, 2020. Stockton, CA, USA facility. All non- Notebook Ferriola has served as Chairman union employees are Anixter Opens New since 2014 and as CEO since 2013. working regular busi- Facility in California Previously, he served as President ness hours and the Anixter Inc., Glenview, IL, USA, from 2011 to September 2019, Presi- company is moving forward with its celebrated its new location in dent and COO from 2011 to 2012, contingency plan to process orders Roseville, CA, USA, with a rib- COO of Steelmaking Operations at the Stockton facility. Currently, the bon-cutting ceremony and an from 2007 to 2010, EVP from 2002 company expects a minimal impact open house. Anixter executives, to 2007, and VP from 1996 to 2001. on operations and production costs employees, customers, supplier He has been a Director of Nucor resulting from the strike. partners and representatives since 2011. “We have been in good faith from the Roseville Area Chamber negotiations with the union since of Commerce were all in atten- www.nucor.com early August with the goal of reach- dance for networking, product ing a negotiated agreement that is demonstrations and tours. Lawson Products appoints fair and representative of the labor Brian Hoekstra VP M&A market that exists in the Central Val- The new Roseville office, which ley where the plant is located. While replaces the Sacramento of- Lawson Products, Inc., Chicago, a quick end to the strike would be fice, is part of Anixter’s plan to IL, USA, a distributor of products preferable, we have contingency enhance customer experience plans that allow us to continue and improve efficiency by con- and services to the operating the Stockton facility for solidating processes into more MRO marketplace, the foreseeable future,” said Karen comprehensive locations. The has appointed Brian Hoekstra as Colonias, Simpson’s President/CEO. new facility offers flexible space Vice President of Mergers and www.simpsonmfg.com that easily transforms to host Acquisitions, a newly created posi- customer events/demos and tion. Hoekstra will report directly to Semblex awarded to meet Anixter’s operational Michael DeCata, President/CEO. GM Supplier Quality needs. Anixter chose Roseville “A key aspect of our growth Excellence Award for 2018 based on its central location strategy involves growing revenues where customers can attend and earnings through acquisitions. Semblex Corp., Elmhurst, IL, USA, training sessions and meet Brian comes to us with excellent was awarded the GM Supplier with their sales reps. Over 100 experience and a unique skill set employees work in the Roseville that will help us drive additional Quality Excellence office including sales, marketing, acquisition opportunities and lead Award for 2018. The supplier relations and global to accelerated growth for the orga- award is given to only top-perform- business development, with nization,” commented DeCata. ing supplier manufacturing com- plans for more hires soon. Hoekstra joins Lawson from W.W. panies. Suppliers who receive this Grainger where he served as Sr. Di- award have met or exceeded a very investors.anixter.com rector, Mergers & Acquisitions. Prior stringent set of quality performance to Grainger, he served as Manager, criteria and have also achieved Mergers & Acquisitions with Clark the cross-functional support of the Retail Enterprises and has held fi- entire GM organization. Less than nancial planning roles at AT&T and 10% of GM’s 1600 global suppliers the Dial Corporation. receive this prestigious award. www.lawsonproducts.com Mike Marcec, GM Account Mgr. accepted the award on behalf of Simpson Manufacturing all Semblex employees from Ayad issues statement on Ghazala, Fastener SQE, Dave Meier, Stockton Facility strike Supplier Quality Mgr. and Chris Mailloux, Global Dir./Supplier Qual- Simpson Manufacturing Com- ity & Development. pany, Inc., Pleasanton, CA, USA, www.semblex.com announced a strike was initiated on September 5, 2019, by one of the Page 5

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT Septemebr 16, 2019 WIFI Announces Scholarship & Annual Award Winners Notebook WIFI (Women in the Fastener Industry) fastener industry. The recipient will have Optimas Recognized by has announced the 2019 scholarship and a long and distinguished record of advo- La-Z-Boy as a Top Supplier Optimas Solutions, Glenview, IL, annual award winners. cacy for the professional advancement of USA, a global industrial distribu- tor/service provider specializing Krista Osborne of Brighton Best In- women. The 2019 Woman of the Year is in fastening and ternational, is the winner of the Edith Simmi Sakhuja from Stelfast a division supply chain solu- tions, has won a Silver Supplier Cameron Scholarship. She receives of LindFast Corp. Award from La-Z Boy. La-Z-Boy rolled out a supplier measure- travel and hotel accom- Woman in Business is defined as a ment process about three years modations to attend the In- champion and advocate who contrib- ago. Supplier Awards are pre- ternational Fastener Expo utes and supports her own organization sented annually by La-Z-Boy to (IFE) in Las Vegas, NV, by sharing knowledge, ideas, insights recognize and award members of the firm’s supply chain for USA, September 17 to 19, and strength. She is a woman who is quality, cost, delivery, customer service and innovation. 2019. The Edith Cameron dedicated to empowering more women to www.optimas.com Scholarship provides the achieve full potential in all aspects of life. New Böllhoff India Building opportunity for a WIFI member, who may The 2019 Woman in Business is Tracey Böllhoff India has moved its otherwise be unable to attend, to experi- Lumia from Distributor Link Magazine. headquarters to a new build- ence the Expo. Man Up can be awarded to an individual ing in the first half of 2019. The official inauguration ceremony Sarah Evans also of male or a company that has demon- took place in mid-August. With a total floor space of more than Brighton Best, is this strated a commitment to supporting 3700 m2, the new building in Gu- rugram, New Delhi, is 2.5 times year’s winner of the Ann women and the WIFI organization. The as large as the company’s previ- Bisgyer Wolz Scholarship. recipient is a partner that provides tools She receives tuition mon- and resources that empower the women ies to be used at the Fas- in their organization or industry. The 2019 tener Training Institute Man Up Award goes to John Wolz from for in-class training to become a Certified Global Fastener News and John Radel Training Specialist. of Solution Industries. Jeana Sanders of Dan- Simmi, Tracey and John Wolz all sup- Loc Group, is this year’s ported WIFI from the beginning. These winner of the Joanne outstanding individuals were the first Goodman Sherman Schol- to help build this growing organization. arship. THORS on-line They believed in the organization and fastener training will give set the foundation on what WIFI is today. Jeana the opportunity to John Radel helped bring WIFI brothers take on-line classes of her choice perti- into the organization and established a nent to her industry. movement of working together regard- WIFI would also like to congratulate this less of gender. year’s awards receipts. For more information about WIFI scholar- Woman of the Year recognizes exem- ships, or to apply, visit: plary leadership and success in the www.fastenerwoman.com/scholarships ous headquarters. It offers space Advance Components & Parker Bolts market size forecast to for all divisions from production Fasteners–growing partnership be worth US$51 billion by 2025 to management. The Böllhoff Group has been present in the The newly formed master dis- The global bolts market size is Indian market since 2007. tribution relationship between expected to be US$51.0 billion by Advance Components, Carrollton, 2025, progressing at a 3.8% CAGR, www.boellhoff.com TX, USA, and Parker Fasteners, according to a new report by Grand Goodyear, AZ, View Research, Inc., San Francisco, AAUUGGUUSSTT//SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 22001199 JJUUNNEE//JJUULLYY 22001199 USA, has been CA, USA. The rapid growth of the a success. 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EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Pac-West/NFDA Joint The auction on the first day will September 16, 2019 Subscribe, read or advertise @ www.fastenertech.com/FastenerNewsReport.asp • FREE FTI BUYERS’ GUIDE for all paid subscribers Conference & Tabletop Show begin at 9 AM CT, in Cherry Valley, IL, USA, and the second day’s auction EVENTS The Pac-West Fastener Asso- will begin at 9 AM CT, in Wheaton, ciation and the National Fastener IL, USA. The equipment can be in- September 17 – 19, 2019 Distributors Association (NFDA) spected on October 14 and 15, 2019, International Fastener Expo - will hold their Joint Conference and between 8 AM and 4 PM CT at both IFE 2019 Tabletop Show at the Westin Hotel locations or earlier by appointment. Las Vegas, NV, USA in Long Beach, CA, USA. The event Complete details about the auction www.fastenershows.com dates are March 4 to 7, 2020. and lot catalogs are available at www.hilcoind.com/sale/acme- October 17, 2019 For more information, contact day1 and https://www.hilcoind. MWFA PPAP & Jeannine Christensen by telephone com/sale/acme-day2. Corrective Action Workshop at +1 562-799-5509 or email to Elk Grove, IL, USA [email protected]. Interested parties should con- www.mwfa.net tact John Magnuson via email at www.pac-west.org [email protected] or October 23 – 25, 2019 www.nfda-fastener.org by calling +1 847.504.3204. Fastener Trade Show Suzhou 2019 Jiangsu Province, China Hilco to Auction Two Acme www.hilcoind.com www.fastenertradeshow.net Company Manufacturing Sites Nedschroef Beckingen March 4 – 7, 2020 Hilco Industrial, Northbrook, Has Celebrated 150 Pac-West & NFDA Joint IL, USA, has announced that it will Years of Success Conference and Tabletop Show conduct a two-day, live on-site and Long Beach, CA, USA webcast auction on October 16 and Nedschroef Beckingen, an affili- www.pac-west.org 17, 2019, of two complete high- ate of the leading Dutch automotive www.nfda-fastener.org production fastener manufacturing supplier, Nedschroef, celebrated its facilities from Acme Companies in 150-year birthday on September 7, March 30, 2020 – April 3, 2020 Cherry Valley and Wheaton, IL, USA. 2019. Founded in 1869 wire 2020, Düsseldorf, Germany as a factory for small www.wire-tradefair.com Acme Companies make a variety hardware in Beckingen, of screws, bolts, cold headed com- Nedschroef Beckingen is now, after May 19 – 20, 2020 ponents and assemblies. Equip- an eventful history, a recognized ment to be auctioned will include manufacturer of fasteners. Fastener Fair USA 2020 41 cold headers to produce parts from 0.078\" through 5/8\" diam- A ceremony attended by Saar- Charlotte, NC, USA eter including single die, multi-die, land Prime Minister, Tobias Hans, open-die and rod header designs; Merzig-Wadern County Council- www.mackbrooks.com 48 thread rollers; 45 wire drawers; lor, Daniela Schlegel-Friedrich 19 shavers; 13 slotters; and more. and Mayor of Beckingen, Thomas September 28 – 30, 2020 Collmann kicked-off the 150 birth- International Fastener Expo - day celebrations in Beckingen on IFE 2020, Las Vegas, NV, USA September 7. The celebration was www.fastenershows.com dedicated to the employees, their families and visitors to the Beckin- AAUUGGUUSSTT//SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 22001199 gen site. Guests had the opportunity to take a close look at the plant dur- AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 SSeerrvviinngg MMaannuuffaaccttuurreerrss,, DDiissttrriibbuuttoorrss aanndd EEnndd UUsseerrss F a s t e August/September2019 ing a tour. The event was rounded FASTENER FAILURES...P. 66-81 WWW.FASTENERTECH.COM F o c unse rIn this iFsasFsutoeRcenue.e.ps.rerDedsiNesntertiwabtsuiv,tIoensr,fso,OrImEmMaptosioratnnerdasn,EdMnPdarnUoudsfeuarccstt.usrfeorr’s off with a concert by the Beckingen Presented by... Wind Orchestra, the Saarbrücken Truck Knowledge Workshop and FF News & Info www.fastenertech.com an exhibition of the history of the company. FASTENER TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL Tooling...104-111 & 112-113 IEnVvtTooo1hTl0lPiFuhtnAlMtIeaginSoisTsdTnntrEuYuiaNcoostvseEfuterRDsliDiaiTwnirldEegiPCntchlSH’tat.a.™FsK.Klatenirs’1csoit9smsewtnReaAiennnbpHgoSoouprltetunbds PresentewdAwbwuFy.gf.aN.u.satBsetn/eeSrStseeacphEte.cpetoAtmmnebdtoerePhn20tS1rr9laiiyantngrcgPuchtacSitincctoougaklnrulsYaIAt:oFilEpoluElypnerESrcsxCoohtuaruilibctcnuihdtCroteaorrss www.nedschroef.com Information Systems & Simulation ...128 P. 141 FFEaEFDsoItNceGun...s1e2r4, 126 & 138FocusedNews,InformationandProductsfor IFE LAS VEGAS PREVIEW: PAGES 82-99 & 172-179 Fastener Distributors, Importers, Manufacturer’s Representatives, OEMs and End Users. In this issue... FF News & Info FASTENER TECH™ ’19 Report The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with...Kristen Holub Vol. XLII, No. 4 Things You Didn’t Know About FFGITsoPMrirYanooocgdbukutirilocneCtgGosSemYmtopYauuorrttuFeOaDrrsidSsteyersurntpeSetromeslud: t?ion Volt Industrial Plastics Evolution of Direct Fastening Into Plastics A Practical Approach to Enhancing Your Culture Spotlight on IFE Exhibitors Battery Packs: Electric Cars Need Structurally Sound Fastening Solutions Mobile Smart Order Solution Tracking Your Fasteners: Is Your Computer System Going to Get You Disrupted? FF Products visit us in las vegas: booth 1164 “Fastener Technology International (FTI)” is an “Official Media Partner” of the Las Vegas Fastener Show. Visit FTI @ www.fastenertech.com. Page 8