IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of March 20, 2023

Here’s what’s happening in #fastenerindustrynews and events the week of March 20, 2023

The St. Louis Federal Reserve Producer Price Index known as the acronym FRED Commodity: Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets, and Washers for Feb 2023: Registered at 298.894, slightly on an upward trend vs the January reading of 296.441.

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Fully Threaded Radio Episode 186 – Like a Glove is LIVE! Listen in with Eric Dudas and Brian Musker as they talk with: Endries International president and CEO Michael Knight. Brighton Best president Jun Xu, Mike Robinson as he leads the NCFA and drives business for Star Stainless. Thread guru Carmen Vertullo dispells a common misconception about black oxide coatings. Tune in at FullyThreaded.com

Congratulations to ZAGO, the high-tech sustainable sealing #fasteners and switch boots manufacturer is celebrating 30 years and being a woman-owned business. “March is Women’s History Month, and it is only fitting that we recognize the pivotal roles women play in shaping the manufacturing industry,” said Jackie Luciano, ZAGO Vice President.

Tramec Sloan announced that they have completed a $1.7 million-dollar investment project at their facility in the Galion Industrial Park. The new automation equipment replaces World War II-era machinery and allows the company to retain their current 107 employees. Tramec is a manufacturer and distributor participating in numerous markets, including commercial vehicle, #automotive, #industrial, HVAC, lawn and garden, recreational vehicle, marine, construction, and agriculture.

Wurth Industry Sees Progress through digitalization – Wurth has been named as one of the “Digital Champions 2023” by Focus Money and DEUTSCHLAND TEST.

The Mid-West Fastener Association is once again sponsoring their popular seminar Fascination with #Fasteners on March 23rd in Elk Grove Village, IL. The seminar is designed to educate fastener industry personnel. This is not a sales or manufacturing course, but a semi-technical course on many facets of the industry. Register today at MWFA.net

Fastener Fair Global 2023 is set for a strong comeback showcasing technological developments in a fast-moving market. After four years, Fastener Fair Global 2023, the 9th international event dedicated to the fastener and fixing industry, returns to Stuttgart from March 21st – March 23rd. https://www.fastenerfairglobal.com/.

The Fastener Training Institute has a scheduled upcoming webinar. Corrosion Resistant Fasteners & Stainless Steel Fastener Specs. The webinar will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT The instructor is Carmen Vertullo, Vice President of Business Development at AIM Testing Laboratory. Brikksen is sponsoring the webinar.

March 23, 2023, NEFDA will host their annual Bowling Party. High Rollers at Foxwood Resort & Casino. Attendees will enjoy Bowling, Dinner & Drinks, Prizes and Fun!

Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, OH April 3-7th. The #FastenerTraining Institute and the Industrial #Fasteners Institute continue their partnership. The robust program includes five days of education and plant tours as part of the acclaimed FTI Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CFS) advanced technical training program. After completing this invaluable industry training and passing a final exam, attendees are eligible for the CFS designation.

Women in the Fastener Industry accepting applications for Margaret Davis Scholarship. Scholarship application submission will offer WIFI Members requesting financial assistance to attend Fastener Fair USA. Member Applications are due by April 5th, 2023.

WIFI honors the memory of Maryann Marzocchi, Co-Owner of Distributor’s Link Magazine with a NEW scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman to attend college or trade school. The recipient must have a female family member who is employed by a fastener company. WIFI accepting applications now. The Application deadline is June 5, 2023

Dirk Beveridge of UnleashWD has announced the first human resources event for distributors, designed to challenge traditional thinking on HR and help independent distributors win the war on talent. April 27-28, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn.

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