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Call for Nominations Submit your nominations by February 28 The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo (NIFMSE) Hall of Fame was established in 1982 to recognize and honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the betterment of the fastener industry. Individuals are not selected based solely upon their personal achievements, tenure, or the financial success of their respective businesses but, rather, what they did to further the industry as a whole. Inductees are recognized at a special event during the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo (the nation’s largest industry gathering). They will receive a commemorative plaque as well as a $500 donation to the Fastener Industry Scholarship fund of their choice. New this year will be an award for the Young Fastener Professional of the Year. Intended to recognize fastener professionals under 40, this award is for an individual who has made significant contributions to the betterment of the fastener industry. The award recipient is selected based on what he/she is doing to further the industry as a whole, as well as personal achievements, tenure, or the financial success of his/her business. The recipient of the Young Fastener Professional of the Year award will be recognized at a special event during the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, and will receive a commemorative plaque as well as a $500 donation to the Fastener Industry Scholarship fund of their choice. Click here for more information on the Hall of Fame, including criteria and the nomination form. Click here for more information on the Young Fastener Professional of the Year award, including criteria and the nomination form
The 36th Annual National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo (NIFMSE) scheduled for October 25-27, 2016 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA is getting better with age. With the expansion and move from Hall A to Hall C & D, NIFMSE Show Director, Susan A. Hurley projects a complete sell-out in exhibit space. “We already reserved 70,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space for 500 companies worldwide, putting us well ahead of booth sales this point in time, last year”, reports Hurley. “With the rapidly growing Machinery & Tooling area, we already have 19 companies in 3,800 sq. ft. of space, and we’re not stopping there. We are aggressively marketing to the adhesives and specialty tools industries, including drills, hand tools, power tools, and plant maintenance and safety products, all of which are gaining in popularity with today’s modern distributor.” Tomorrow’s Opportunities—with all 2015 space renewal assignments now completed, the Expo is open to all new and returning companies for space selection. With plenty of good exhibit space locations still available, now is a great time to reserve exhibit space and get in on the action. Contact Susan Hurley at (614) 895-1279 or email[email protected] to start the process of choosing your location. With the recent acquisition by the Emerald Expositions, a leading B2B trade show and conference producer, Fastener’s exhibitors and attendees will see minimal to no changes for the 2016 Expo. “It is business as usual. Our priority is to continue serving our customers, both exhibitors and buyers the best way possible and without any disruption,” said Karalynn Sprouse, EVP of Merchandise, International Sourcing & Manufacturing, and Fasteners at Emerald Expositions. “This early in the show cycle, our focus is renewing our 2015 exhibitors and then going after new opportunities. We have already locked in 9 new companies for the show. Next month, we will be looking at the buyer universe and strategizing on getting more buyers to the show by extending invitations to engineers, specifiers, and other recommenders from manufactures looking for better solutions. The future of NIFMSE looks very bright and I have faith the team will get it there.” What Exhibitors said…
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Reserve your exhibit space at the 2016 National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Today! Contact Susan Hurley at (614) 895-1279, email [email protected], or visit our website at fastenershows.com.
July 30, 2015, Ravenna, OH – The FCH Sourcing Network has teamed up with the Fastener Training Institute for a second year to announce its participation in the promotion and selection of a scholarship candidate who will be awarded full tuition to the Fastener Training Institute course, “Fastener Training Week”. Once completed, the course qualifies students to sit for the Certified Fastener Specialist exam, a distinguished industry credential. To qualify for selection, candidates must work within the fastener industry and must submit a brief essay, approximately 250 words in length. The essay should address the importance of training in the fastener industry, and the impact of training on the candidate's career. Candidates can be nominated by owners or managers, who are welcome to submit an essay on behalf of a nominated candidate. There is a limit of one nominated candidate per company, however there is no limit to the number of individual candidates from any given company who submit an essay on their own behalf. The deadline to submit scholarship candidate essays is September 30th, 2015, and the winner will be announced during the Las Vegas fastener show after-event, known as the “Bourbon Room Fastener Bash”, October 22nd. Last year, the FTI also provided vouchers to all scholarship applicants to attend an online training webinar, so there is no reason not to get applications in ahead of the deadline. Scholarship essays become property of the Fastener Training Institute. Applications may be submitted via email to: [email protected] About the FCH Sourcing Network: The FCH Sourcing Network serves the industrial and commercial fastener industry, providing online services related to inventory sales and fastener sourcing on the Internet, as well as the online fastener industry talk show, Fully Threaded Radio. Located at the website www.fastenersclearinghouse.com, FCH was founded in October, 2006, and is based in Naperville, Illinois. About the Fastener Training Institute: The purpose of the FTI is to enhance fastener use, reliability and safety by providing the highest quality fastener product and technical training at all levels through classes held throughout the country and via online webinars. Based in Long Beach, California, class schedules and details can be found at their website, www.fastenertraininginstitute.org. 7-2-15 Young Fastener Professionals "30 Under 30" Nomination Information In conjunction with The Fastener Industry Coalition, Y.F.P. will be running a program that highlights 30, young industry professionals who are really making a difference in the industry. These individuals should be natural born leaders who are driven, motivated and passionate about their job and the future of this industry. Applicants can range in departments, levels of experience & geographic location. Applicants can be nominated by either a colleague or themselves by briefly filling out quick form. The winners will be rewarded and announced at the National Fastener Industrial & Mill Supply Expo in Las Vegas October 21, 2015. Click here for the nomination form 10-3-13 “North America’s Largest Fastener Expo” Releases Online Version of 2013 Show Directory: Exhibit Space Sales Close to 800 Mark for October 23-25 Event The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, set for October 23-25 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, has today released the online version of the 2013 Expo Directory for advance information to the thousands of manufacturers, distributors, importers, sales reps and others expected to attend the largest exhibition since 2008. Simply click the following link to view the directory and prepare for the conference sessions you want to attend as well as the companies you want to visit: http://www.bluetoad.com/publication?i=177893 “We are closing in on 800 booths presented by over 600 companies from throughout the U.S. as well as 18 international countries from around the world, making this the largest and most exciting Expo in both categories since 2008”, informs Susan A. Hurley, Expo General Manager. Complete Expo information and online registration is available at www.fastenershows.com or by contacting the Expo Office at [email protected] or (614) 895-1279. 7-25-13 Las Vegas Fastener Expo Reports Strong Interest Exhibit space sales and early registration figures for the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, October 23-25, 2013, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA are running well ahead of last year’s numbers, reports Susan A. Hurley, General Manager. “We currently have 571 companies in 745 booths under contract and another 17 spaces reserved, plus we continue to receive new contracts and inquiries on a daily basis. We sold 723 booths at the end of July last year and had a total of 770 booths at show time. We are very excited about the response to this year’s Expo and expect to have 80,000 net square feet of exhibits in Las Vegas ”, says Ms. Hurley. “We are also very pleased to see the early, positive response to our educational conference. We already have 57 persons signed up for “Know Today How Your Fasteners Will Perform Tomorrow”, being presented by Dr. Louis Raymond on Wednesday, October 23rd. We also have 40 registrants for “Rep Firm Succession Planning and Valuing/Buying/Selling/Merging Rep Firms” and 45 persons enrolled in “Working With Manufacturers’ Reps”, both being presented by Charles Cohon, CEO & President of MANA on Thursday, October 24. All of these programs are being offered free-of-charge to Expo attendees and exhibitors”, inform Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, Expo General Partners. Complete information and online registration for “North America’s Largest Fastener Expo” is available at www.fastenershows.com. 6-24-13 - Join WIFI, Win a Trip to Vegas! 12-12-12 - ‘Vegas Expo Announces Addition of Treasure Island to Official Hotel List Treasure Island has been added to the list of Official Hotels for the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, October 23-25, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada, it was announced today by Susan A. Hurley, Expo General Manager. “We are pleased to have Treasure Island as part of our partnering hotel list which also includes the Venetian/Palazzo and Harrah’s. These three very fine hotel properties provide our Expo exhibitors and visitors with different amenities and room rate prices. We believe that Treasure Island’s $99.00/night rate and close proximity to the Sands Expo & Convention Center will be a popular choice for many”, says Ms. Hurley. For additional Expo information visit www.fastenershows.com, email [email protected] or phone (614) 895-1279. 10-16-12 - ‘Vegas Fastener Expo Reports Registration Gain: Happy Exhibitors Registration for the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo held October 10-12 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA was up from the previous year, it was announced today by Expo management. Final figures released this afternoon show that the Expo had 4,246 registrants from throughout the USA and 39 foreign countries worldwide. Fastener distributors led the way with 1,260 registrants. “We received many compliments on the quality of the Expo from exhibitors and attendees alike, and many companies indicated they would be returning next year with even larger exhibits”, informs Susan Hurley, the Expo’s General Manager. A complete list of all Expo registrants is being sent today to every exhibiting company for immediate follow-up on the sales leads and contacts generated by the Expo. “This is the primary reason we moved the Expo to earlier dates. Exhibitors now have more time to turn leads into sales well before the holiday season”, say Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, the Expo’s General Partners. The 2013 Expo is set for October 23-25 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA. For more information regarding “North America’s Largest” Fastener Expo contact Susan Hurley at (614) 895-1279, email[email protected] or visit the Expo website at www.fastenershows.com. 9-20-12 - WIFI in Vegas 2012: Speakers, Networking & Prizes Carrolton, Texas: Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) will hold its third annual WIFI Speaker Series and Networking Event at the National Industrial Fastener and Mill Supply Expo in Las Vegas on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 starting at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in room 304 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center. The featured speaker will be Sandra Cardillo, president of Conrad Associates based in Omaha, Nebraska. Sandi is an exciting speaker with more than 20 years of experience in management, human resources, organization development, and consulting. The title of her presentation is “Women in Leadership: An Evolving Perspective.” Following a discussion and networking, will be a raffle drawing for prizes including an iPad2 16GB WIFI, a Kobo Touch e-reader, and more. “We welcome women and men in the fastener industry to this exciting WIFI event,” said Mary Lou Aderman, president of WIFI. “Come prepared to be inspired by Sandi’s message, connect with others in our business, and be ready to win a prize, all while supporting our WIFI scholarship fund.” Tickets are $15 for members or $25 for non-members. Register at www.fastenershows.com or visit www.fastenerwomen.com for more information. WIFI will hold its annual membership meeting at 1pm before the event. All members are welcome to join the WIFI board and committee chairs in planning for another year of events and growth. ## Women In the Fastener Industry (WIFI) is a non-profit organization that provides networking, mentoring and educational opportunities for women working in the industrial fastener industry. Want to know more? Visit www.fastenerwomen.com 5-10-12 - Vegas Fastener Expo Blows Past 650 Exhibit Spaces in Best Start since 2008 The 16th National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo scheduled for October 10-12, 2012 at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada USA is enjoying record early sales; it was reported here today by Susan A. Hurley, CEM, General Manager.
“This is our strongest start since 2008 with most of last year’s companies already under contract. We have 494 companies filling 652 booths. We have gained many new exhibiting companies and continue to receive exhibit space applications and inquiries on a daily basis. We fully expect the 2012 Expo to outperform last year’s event in both size and attendance”, informs Ms. Hurley. As usual, the Expo will not only showcase the very latest products and services offered by domestic and international companies but, also, provide a full day educational conference on Wednesday, October 10. The Fastener Training Institute is conducting a workshop, the Pac-West Fastener Association is sponsoring a program and Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) and the Fastener Industry Financial Group Network are both holding meetings at the Expo. The always popular and well attended Welcoming Reception sponsored by Expo Management will again be held at Harrah’s Nevada Ballroom on Wednesday evening. ‘North America’s Largest Fastener Expo’ will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday, October 11 and from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, October 12. Expo management invites everyone to visit its website at www.fastenershows.com to view complete Expo information, including a current list of exhibiting companies, up to date floor plan showing all booth locations, links to participating hotel reservation sites and much more. Complete conference program information as well as online registration will be available on this site by June 1, 2012. For additional information contact National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, tel (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Expo website at www.fastenershows.com. 3-8-12 - Salim Brahimi Elected Chair of ASTM International Fasteners Committee Congratulations to Salim Brahimi for this achievement. If you have participated in the Fastener Training Institute's Certified Fastener Specialist program, you know what a great instructor he is. Click here to view the ASTM press release. 9-30-11 - Nucor Fastener Wins Rare ITC Victory On Imports ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com. Reprinted with permission. On September 20 the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) remanded the negative preliminary determination of the International Trade Commission (ITC) in the antidumping investigation of standard steel fasteners from China and Taiwan. The case stemmed from one of two 2009 petitions brought by the Fastener Division of Nucor Corp. alleging that U.S. producers face material injury from dumped imports of Chinese and Taiwanese fasteners. The ruling comes one year after the CIT dismissed Nucor Fastener's appeal on its other petition, upholding the Department of Commerce's refusal to initiate consideration of currency undervaluation as a subsidy. In remanding the antidumping case, the court handed domestic fastener producers an important victory in their efforts to combat dumped imports, according to Alan Price of Wiley Rein LLP in Washington,DC, counsel to domestic fastener producer Nucor Fastener. "Reversals of ITC preliminary determinations are very rare, and the reversal in the fasteners case demonstrates that the original determination was deeply flawed,” stated Price. "There is no doubt thatU.S. fastener companies and their workers are being injured by dumped imports from China andTaiwan.” The court remanded the case back to the ITC for a new determination that will be due by December 7, 2011. Nucor Fastener still faces an uphill legal battle. The original ITC vote against Nucor Fastener's antidumping petition was 6-0, requiring the commission to a 4-2 decision in favor of the judge's ruling to reinstate the case. In its 137-page public report "Certain Standard Steel Fasteners from China and Taiwan," the ITC concluded that standard fastener imports did not gain more market share from 2006 to 2008. Likewise, the commission said Nucor Fastener "failed to provide adequate details" to support allegations that it was losing sales and revenues to cheaper imports. The ITC determined "there is not a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain standard steel fasteners from China that are allegedly subsidized and from China and Taiwan that are allegedly sold in the U.S. at less than fair value." According to the ITC, from 2006 to 2008 imports of certain standard steel fasteners from Chinaincreased by 4.48% and were valued at an estimated $291 million in 2008. Imports from Taiwan over the same time period decreased by 19.09% and were valued at an estimated $395 million in 2008. In its petitions, filed in September 2009, Nucor Fastener alleged average dumping margins of 145% for Chinese imports, and 74% for imports from Taiwan. Price said Nucor Fastener is one of the last remaining producers of standard fasteners in the United States, and that many of those still in existence have been forced to slash production, resulting in significantly decreased operating income, profits, production workers and wages. "If we’re going to have jobs in the United States, then we need to make fasteners and other products here,” Price noted. "Requiring goods to be sold at non-dumped and subsidized prices will bring jobs back to the United States.” Nucor Fastener employs more than 225 workers at its 500,000 sq ft facility in St. Joe, IN. Web: nucor-fastener.com ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com 9-29-11 - Las Vegas Fastener Expo to be Third Largest in 30-Year History The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo scheduled for October 19-21 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada has grown to 581 exhibiting companies and 743 booths, making it the third largest exhibition in the event’s proud 30-plus year history, informs Susan A. Hurley, CEM, general manager. "We have sold 744 booths (74,300 net sq. ft.) to 582 companies from throughout the USA and 15 other countries from around the world. We continue receiving new inquiries and exhibit space contracts on a daily basis. I believe we will have 750 or more booths on the floor before the Expo opens on October 20th. The Machinery & Tooling Area alone has 43 companies utilizing 6,100 sq. ft. of space. Exhibitors will not be lonely, either. Over 2,500 persons have already registered to attend and we are expecting over 4,000”, continues the veteran Expo Manager.
"North America's Largest" Fastener Expo will feature the latest fastener and fastener-related products and services including fasteners of every size and description, fastener-making machinery and tooling, precision-formed parts, inspection, testing and packaging machinery, air tools, cutting tools, drills, hand tools, plant & safety equipment, inventory management systems and a myriad of other items of interest to manufacturers, distributors, importers, sales reps and other fastener disciplines.
"Las Vegas will be the center of the fastener industry universe for three days”, say Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, general partners. "In addition to the Expo, we have an all-day conference on Wednesday filled with training and information of vital, current interest to everyone in the fastener business. We throw our big Welcome Reception Wednesday evening, and then have a Kick-Off Breakfast program just before the Expo opens on Thursday morning. The whole three days are fun and exciting”, add Jim and Mike.
Complete Expo information, convenient online registration and hotel reservation links are available at www.fastenershows.com.
9-22-11 - WIFI Speaker Series to Feature Jennifer Friel at NIFS West Contact: Pam Berry 617-962-3355/ September 7, 2011 WIFI Speaker Series to Feature Jennifer Friel at NIFS West Carrolton, TX: Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) will host its premier Speaker Series at the 15thAnnual National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo on October 19, 2011 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. The WIFI gathering will be held in the Expo Center's Room 304, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Members of the fastener industry are invited to hear Jennifer Friel, chairperson of the Industrial Fasteners Institute and president of Mid-West Fabricating Company, who will discuss her career in the industry and the ways the institute is making a difference for its members.She will share her experiences and then take questions from the audience. Lou Aderman of the Aderman Co., will moderate the event, and Simmi Sakhuja, President and CEO of Stelfast, Inc., will introduce Friel. Following the speech, attendees are encouraged to stay for the WIFI social networking hour. Tickets are $25.00. Proceeds from the event will go to the WIFI Edith Cameron Scholarship Fund. Women In the Fastener Industry (WIFI) is a network of women dedicated to supporting women in the fastener industry. WIFI's mission is to provide opportunities for women in the fastener industry, at all levels of experience, to unite in order to educate, mentor and encourage one another, for the express purpose of advancing women in the fastener industry. The group is facilitated on the LinkedIn social networking site by Mary Lou Aderman, owner of The Aderman Company, and Pam Berry, co-owner of Advance Components. For more information about attending the event, or getting involved with WIFI, contact Mary Lou at [email protected]. 7-5-11 - What to do if asked to sign conflict minerals disclosure Conflict Minerals Disclosure The Dodd-Frank Act, passed a year ago, requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to order an estimated 5,994 public companies to report whether they obtain any of four metals (tungsten, tin, gold and tantalum) from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Humanitarian groups accuse warlords in Congo of enslaving, raping and murdering residents in the aftermath of the country's civil war. That misery, they say, is funded by "conflict minerals" torn from Congo's rich mines. (Source: Bloomberg) Here is a video link for more information on the Dodd-Frank Act. http://wapo.st/kFKgxs What To Do You may receive a disclosure request from one of your OEM customers, especially if you serve electronic manufacturing. Fastener manufacturers are beginning to responded to these disclosure requests by asking their raw material suppliers for data. The rules are not final and there is an effort underway to delay the rules or find ways to limit their affect on small businesses in the supply chain. There are no clear answers yet. Pac-West will keep you posted on any developments. 7-5-11 - Las Vegas Expo Goes Mobile Vegas Fastener Expo Goes Mobile! The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo scheduled for October 19-21, 2011 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, has gone mobile. Expo attendees are now able to view the entire conference and trade show schedule, exhibitor list, maps, Twitter, alerts, and more on their iPhone, Android, and Blackberry devices. "We are very excited about this new value-added service for our show and conference visitors. It is really cool and we are providing it free to all Expo registrants,” informs Susan Hurley, CEM, general manager. Following are some of the mobile app features: Event Schedules with Alerts Session Details Exhibitor Listing & Details Venue Maps Twitter Integration To-Do Lists Download instructions are provided with every Expo registration. Register on-line today at www.fastenershows.com. 6-30-11 - Master's Degree Program in Industrial Distribution Purdue University Offers Master's Degree Program in Industrial Distribution This program will cover the functional areas of distribution management; the dynamic economic, social and political forces that shape corporate decision making in industrial distribution; and equip the participants with statistical, business, and financial tools to apply to decision making in leadership roles. The curriculum also includes a Directed Project by the student that involves research, analysis and resolution of an actual distribution problem (normally within the students work environment). The program will feature Industry and Academic experts from around the country as guest speakers to compliment the logistics expertise within the Purdue faculty. The 33 credit hour hybrid program is designed to allow the working professional a chance to fast forward their career while keeping up with work and family responsibilities. The program is four contiguous semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring); 22 months in duration. Participants attend class only three weekend sessions each semester on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, utilizing various distance learning tools between the weekend sessions. The weekends not only provide face to face time with Purdue faculty and distribution experts, but allow the participants a great networking opportunity with others in the distribution field. The program begins Fall 2011 and there is still time to apply. Additional information on the program, including application and admission, fees, weekend schedules etc. can be found at www.tech.purdue.edu/prostar. 6-1-11 - Las Vegas Fastener Expo to Feature Expanded Machinery & Tooling Area Las Vegas Fastener Expo to Feature Expanded Machinery and Tooling Area The 15th Annual National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, October 19-21, 2011, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA will feature the largest display of fastener-making machinery and tooling in North America, according to Susan A. Hurley, CEM, General Manager. "Our alliance with the International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers Association (IFMSA) has really been a win-win for everyone. We have enjoyed a great relationship with the local, regional and national fastener associations and the fastener media worldwide for many years. Our new relationship with IFMSA has brought us most of their members and others from around the world. Just like we know fastener people, Ray and Doug Zirkle know the machinery and tooling people. Of course, 2011 being the off-year for the big fastener expo in Dusseldorf has been an added bonus. The beautiful part about this alliance is that the fastener manufacturers who buy machinery and tooling are already at our Expo showing their product lines to distributors, importers and other buyers, so there is a built-in audience for the machinery and tooling companies”, say Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, the Expo’s General Partners. We also credit our Official Expo Contractor, the Freeman Company, with working with us to develop a special material handling rate which the machinery and tooling manufacturers find very affordable”, add Bannister and McGuire. "We are delighted to have so many of the world’s leading machinery and tooling companies with us and we hope to add even more between now and the Expo”, says Expo Manager Hurley. Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. For a complete listing of all exhibiting companies and detailed information about the Expo contact Susan Hurley, General Manager, (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Expo web site at www.fastenershows.com. 5-3-11 - Historic Columbus Fastener Show to Cease Operation: Focus on Las Vegas Event Historic Columbus Fastener Show to Cease Operation: Focus on Las Vegas Event "Show Management is very disappointed with the low exhibitor participation and lack of distributor attendance at the 2011 National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo held last week in Columbus, Ohio. We employed our best efforts to heavily promote the event to many thousands of fastener manufacturers, importers, distributors, sales reps and others throughout the world using direct mail, trade journal and web site advertising, multiple electronic bulletins, social media and every other means at our command. We are baffled by the poor turnout. "Conversations with several of our most loyal exhibitors indicate that the fastener industry needs and wants to reduce the number of trade shows held. They say that the National Industrial Fastener Expo in Las Vegas is the one big event everyone points to and that all of the smaller state, regional and national shows are also suffering a decline in exhibitor participation and distributor attendance. There simply are not enough marketing dollars and travel funds to support all of the shows. "We have listened! "We have made a painful decision to end the historic Columbus Show and focus 100% of our energy, talent, time and resources on making the National Industrial Fastener Expo in Las Vegas even bigger and better than ever before. We want the Vegas Show to be the center of the fastener industry universe. In making this huge sacrifice, we are taking the lead in reducing the number of fastener industry trade shows. We trust that the entire industry will appreciate our initiative and follow our lead. The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo will be held October 19-21, 2011 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. For more information contact Susan A. Hurley, CEM, at (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Expo web site atwww.fastenershows.com.
4-18-11 - Vegas Fastener Expo Going Strong Vegas Fastener Expo Going Strong: NFDA to Meet at Expo: Golf Outing Resumed: Official Fastener Expo Bar to be Named The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, October 19-21, 2011 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, is reporting over 60,000 net square feet of exhibit space already sold, which is appreciably ahead of last year’s same date figures. "We are also pleased to announce that the National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) will be holding its annual city meeting in conjunction with this year’s Expo. We feel this is a win-win situation for everyone concerned. Watch for complete program information and other details coming soon”, say Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, the Expo’s General Partners. "We are also resuming the popular golf outing. Now that we have moved the event up into October and are ending the Expo on Friday afternoon, we feel the time is right to bring the golf outing back. We have scheduled the tournament for Saturday morning, October 22 at the Royal Links Golf Club. There will be an awards luncheon following play and golfers can depart ‘Vegas later that day or stay over until Sunday and enjoy the many attractions of the ‘City That Never Sleeps’. We believe this is a perfect way to end this year’s Expo”, says Susan Hurley, General Manager. "Last, but certainly not least, we are working with our contacts at the Sands Expo and the Venetian/Palazzo to identify the best bar, located close to the Expo, where our Expo exhibitors and visitors can gather before, during and after the Expo to network and visit. We recognize that ‘Vegas is a huge city with so many places to dine and drink, so we want to find and recommend a large bar which will accommodate lots of fastener industry folks and serve as a central gathering place. We will announce this location soon”, say Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, the Expo’s General Partners. For more information about "North America’s Largest Fastener Expo” contact the Expo Office at (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Expo web site at www.fastenershows.com 2-28-11 - Distributors Link Magazine now available online Distributors Link magazine Industry has launched a new website which includes a digital edition of its fastener distribution-oriented quarterly magazine. The magazine is now accessible at www.linkmagazine.com. 2-2-11 - Columbus Fastener Expo Offers Strong Information & Training Program The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo/East, April 26-27, 2011 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio is offering an all-day Conference program on Tuesday, April 26th. Programs include "Understanding the Bolted Joint” and a Fastener Technology Workshop being presented by the Fastener Training Institute. Both programs run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Metric Fastener Corporation is hosting a tour of their new, 60,000 sq. ft. Columbus warehouse from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 P.m. This event is open to the first 50 qualified distributors who register. Roundtrip transportation is being provided from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and complimentary refreshments sponsored by MFC will be served following the tour. Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) are having a meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All interested fastener women are invited. There is no charge. The always popular Welcoming Reception will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and beverages sponsored by Show Management. This event is open free-of-charge to all Expo exhibitors and visitors wearing a badge. The one day Expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27. Visitors will be able to see and buy the latest fastener and industrial supply products & services offered by leading manufacturers. Complete Conference & Expo information as well as online registration is available at www.fastenershows.com or by contacting the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo office at (614) 895-1279. 9-13-10 - Steel Glut To Hit Iron Ore Price From the Financial Times, August 29, 2010. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ba300e68-b396-11df-81aa-00144feabdc0.html 3-17-10 - IFE Merges with National Industrial Fastener Show International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers Association (IFMSA) to Endorse and Support Event The International Fastener Exposition (IFE) has merged with the National Industrial Fastener Show scheduled for November 8-10, 2010 at the Mandalay bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA; it was announced by Susan A. Hurley, Show Manager. "The merging of IFE with the National Industrial Fastener Show will provide the largest marketplace in North America for fasteners, machinery, equipment, tooling, materials, testing and technical services and other related products and services for the fastener and precision formed parts industries”, said Raymond P. Zirkle, Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire. "This merger is something we have all thought about for some time because it makes good sense and responds to the need for reducing the number of fastener industry exhibitions. We believe it offers something for the entire industry, all under one roof at the same time. The core exhibition will continue to feature the latest in fasteners and related products and services of interest to distributors, manufacturer’s reps, independent sales reps and others while the machinery, equipment, tooling and other products will be of interest to fastener manufacturers from all over the world, most of whom are already exhibiting with us”, reason Bannister and McGuire. The International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers Association (IFMSA) has announced its endorsement and support of the expo. Respected industry veterans Ray and Doug Zirkle will be marketing the event to IFMSA member companies as well as other makers of fastener machinery, equipment, tooling and related suppliers worldwide. For information about the National Industrial Fastener Show contact Susan Hurley, Show Manager at (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Show’s website at www.fastenershows.com. For information regarding the International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers Association contact Raymond P. Zirkle, Director at (203) 794-0444 or email [email protected] or visit the IFMSA website at www.ifmsainfo.com. 3-7-10 - Special Low Rates Offered at Mandalay Bay for Las Vegas Show for Limited Time Only The National Industrial Fastener Show/West is offering special Early Bird room rates as low as $109/night at Mandalay Bay Hotel available for a limited time only. Don’t let this offer expire!
"We are delighted to offer our exhibitors and Show visitors the opportunity to stay where all the Show action is and save time and money by not taking taxis back and forth to other hotels. Now, everyone can stay at our headquarters hotel and enjoy all the amenities and luxury of a four-star resort setting at bargain prices”, says Susan A. Hurley, show manager.
The special rates are only $109/night on Saturday and Sunday, November 6-7, $139/night on Monday and Tuesday, November 8-9 and $109 on Wednesday, November 10. The special rates are only available for a limited time and rooms at these prices will sell out quickly.
Everyone is urged to make their reservations now by calling 877-632-7000 and identifying their affiliation with the National Industrial Fastener Show.
For additional information contact Susan Hurley or Denise Hill, National Industrial Fastener Show, (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Show website at www.fastenershows.com.
3-7-10 - National Industrial Fastener Show/East Revving Up for May 25-26 Return "Early Bird” Registration Available Until April 23
Special Rate for Fastener Association Members Offered
New Women in the Fastener Industry Group Being Formed
Returning after a one-year absence, the 30th National Industrial Fastener Show/East, May 25-26, 2010, Columbus, Ohio has gained momentum during the past several weeks, reports Susan A. Hurley, Show Manager. "We have sold a number of booths recently and are receiving new inquiries and contracts on a regular basis.
A current list of exhibiting companies and show floor plan can be viewed at www.fastenershows.com”, informs Ms. Hurley.
Early Bird registration is available until April 23 and a special discounted fee is being offered to members of any fastener industry association. You can register online at www.fastenershows.com. "It is easy, fast and secure”, says Denise Hill, registration manager.
The Fastener Training Institute is offering two excellent programs; "Print Reading for Fastener Industry Professionals” and "Solid Modeling and Computer Aided Design for Fasteners and Assembly Components”. The half-day seminars are being presented from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 25. Registration is $199/person for either seminar or only $350/person (including lunch) for both. "We are pleased to offer this kind of quality education at our event and encourage as many people as possible to take advantage of the training. It is a great investment in your company”, say Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, general partners.
There will also be a formative meeting of the Women in the Fastener Industry group held on Tuesday, May 25. Mary Lou Aderman of the Aderman Co., Inc. will serve as moderator of this meeting. Ms. Aderman specializes in coaching and consulting for the fastener industry. Interested women should contact Ms. Aderman at [email protected] for information regarding the meeting time and location. There is no charge for attending the meeting.
The always-popular Welcoming Reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 25 featuring complimentary snacks and beverages. The reception is open free-of-charge to all registered Show exhibitors and visitors wearing a badge.
The one-day expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26. Special hotel room rates are available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown (800-338-4462), Hampton Inn & Suites (614-559-2000) and Hyatt Regency Columbus (614-463-1234). Mention the National Industrial Fastener Show to receive the special rates.
For more information contact Susan Hurley or Denise Hill at (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Show web site at www.fastenershows.com
2-11-10 - National Industrial Fastener Show/East Online Registration Available Now Online registration for the National Industrial Fastener Show & Conference, May 25-26, 2010, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio is now available at www.fastenershows.com.
"Online registration is the most convenient way to register. It is easy, fast and completely secure”, says Susan Hurley, Show Manager.
The conference program on Tuesday, May 25 features two educational seminars presented by the Fastener Training Institute: "Print Reading for Fastener Industry Professionals" and "Solid Modeling and Computer Aided Design for Fasteners and Assembly Components. Show visitors can register for one or both of these valuable sessions. A discount is offered for attending both seminars and members of any fastener association receive an additional discount. See the registration form for complete information.
The always popular Welcome Reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 25. This event is open free-of-charge to all registered exhibitors and Show visitors wearing their badge. The reception features complimentary drinks and hors d’ oeuvres for all.
The one-day expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26 featuring fasteners of every description as well as inspection, packaging and testing equipment, machinery & tooling, software and many other fastener-related products and services.
For additional information contact the National Industrial Fastener Show/East at (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Show’s website at www.fastenershows.com.
1-18-10 - China slaps anti-dumping duties on EU-made screws China slaps anti-dumping duties on EU-made screws
December 22, 2009
BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Wednesday slapped anti-dumping duties on imports of carbon steel fasteners from the European Union, just a day after the EU extended import duties on shoes from China and Vietnam.
A review found that Chinese producers of certain types of fasteners such as screws and washers had been materially injured by dumping by EU firms, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on its website. It will enforce the anti-dumping duties, ranging from 16.8 percent to 24.6 percent, starting December 28. China has been involved in a tussle with the EU over fasteners this year, just one of a series of trade complaints lodged against Beijing by its trading partners. The EU imposed its own anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of some screws and bolts in January, a decision that China later challenged at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). While China has seen more cases taken against it, it has also grown more ready to bring cases of its own, something many analysts say is a healthy sign that it is becoming a more active member of the WTO. In the latest instance of trade tensions, EU ministers voted on Tuesday to extend import duties on shoes from China and Vietnam by 15 months, despite a vote on November 19 by the EU's anti-dumping committee to reject plans to extend the tariffs. China said it was unhappy with the decision and would take action via the WTO. "China is extremely dissatisfied," Yao Jian, a spokesman for China's Commerce Ministry, said in a statement on the ministry's website (www.mofcom.gov.cn) late on Tuesday. (Reporting by Jason Subler; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
1-18-10 - Canada will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on certain carbon steel fasteners Canadian International Trade Tribunal Issues Orders: Certain Fasteners From China and Chinese Taipei
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 6, 2010) - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today issued orders following the expiry review of its findings made on January 7, 2005, in Inquiry No. NQ-2004-005, concerning the dumping of certain fasteners originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China (China) and Chinese Taipei and the subsidizing of such products originating in or exported from China.
The Tribunal found that the resumed dumping of certain carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei, and the resumed subsidizing of such products from China were likely to cause injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will therefore continue to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these products. The Tribunal also found that the dumping of certain stainless steel fasteners from Chinese Taipei was unlikely to result in injury. The CBSA will therefore not continue to impose anti-dumping duties on these products. The Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. It hears cases on dumped and subsidized imports, safeguard complaints, complaints about federal government procurement and appeals of customs and excise tax rulings. When requested by the federal government, the Tribunal also provides advice on other economic, trade and tariff matters. 1-18-10 - Industry makes major equipment donations to El Camino College Compton Educational Center El Camino College Compton Educational Center, announced the receipt of nearly $1 million in donated training equipment for the new Aerospace Fastener Manufacturing Technology Center. "The addition of this equipment will help train students on equipment used in the industry and meet an anticipated shortfall of skilled workers in aerospace fastener manufacturing," said Rodney Murray, Dean of Career & Technical Education at El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
The aerospace fastener manufacturing industry is a global market that generates $6.5 billion in global sales. Southern California is home to dozens of manufacturers, including three of the world’s largest. In fact, over $4.5 billion in global sales are generated from Southern California-based manufacturers and distributors. More than half of these manufacturers are located within a 20-mile radius around Compton Educational Center.
El Camino College Compton Educational Center, and the California Community Colleges Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) at El Camino College, Cerritos College, North Orange County Community College District, and Los Angeles Community College District, joined forces with the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) to develop a training program for California-based aerospace fastener manufacturers in training skilled workers at the El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
The donations included major pieces of equipment and support materials needed to train students to secure future jobs in the aerospace fastener industry. Equipment donors include P.B. Fasteners of Gardena, Turncorp Inc, of Carson, Shafer Machinery in Santa Fe Springs, Bristol Industries in Brea, and Alcoa Fastening Systems in Torrance. Johnson Gage Company of Bloomfield, Connecticut, donated thread measurement equipment to the college. Other aerospace fastener manufacturers and suppliers such as The Phillips Screw Company have committed to support the center with donations as the need arises.
The aerospace industry is expecting a turnaround in the economy later in 2010 or early 2011. In addition, retirements of experienced workers means industry needs highly trained replacements for these well paying jobs. The Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) and the Industrial Fasteners Institute have formed an alliance with industry to develop the only training program in the Western United States focused on aerospace fastener manufacturing.
The alliance formed between the community colleges and industry will continue to work closely to develop the training program at the El Camino College Compton Educational Center, and collaborate with other community colleges in California to offer the training in communities that support this critical industry.
About the Aerospace Fastener Training Program
The Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) at El Camino College, Cerritos College, North Orange County Community College District, and the Los Angeles Community College District, have developed a unique training program to assist California-based aerospace fastener manufactures in finding solutions to the skilled worker shortage. The CACT’s teamed with a host of industry partners including the Industrial Fastener Institute (IFI), to form a highly specialized alliance dedicated to curriculum development. The training program is located at the El Camino College Compton Educational Center in Compton, California.
About the Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT)
The CACT’s offer technology education, manufacturing training, and consulting services that contribute to continuous workforce development, technology deployment and business development. The highly specialized technical consultants and instructors of the CACT’s work through the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development (CCCEWD) initiative. They are dedicated to serving California’s advanced technology companies with innovative solutions that are unique and customized. For more information, visit:
www.makingitincalifornia.com 1-2-10 - 2011 Las Vegas Show Will Move to Sands The 2011 National Industrial Fastener Show will move to the Sands Expo, after a long run at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The show dates are Wednesday-Friday, October 19-21. Educational programs will be offered on Wednesday, with the expo running 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday. For more information vist www.fastenershows.com. 11-9-09 - Next Fastener Tech Scheduled for June 13-15, 2011 Fastener Tech™ '11 is scheduled to take place in Rosemont (Chicago), IL, USA, June 13-15, 2011. Described as “The All-Fastener-Industry Event in the Heart-of-the-Fastener Industry,” Fastener Tech™ '11strives to offer attendees and exhibitors a valuable, cost-effective and easy-to-attend event that provides benefits to all types of fastener industry professionals: manufacturers, distributors, users and suppliers.Fastener Tech™ is a biennial event. The 2011 show will feature an exhibition, education seminars, an all-industry reception, and other networking opportunities.
For details on exhibiting at Fastener Tech™ '11, contact Nancy Rich of the Mid-West Fastener Association at [email protected] (+1 847-438-8338) or Tom Hutchinson of Fastener Technology International at [email protected] (+1 330-864-2122). 11-9-09 - International Trade Commission Dismisses Antidumping Claim On November 6, 2009, the International Trade Commission voted 6-0 that Nucor Fastener Division and other U.S. producers of standard steel fasteners are not materially injured by imports from China and Taiwan. Under U.S. law, "If the Commission finds that imports of the subject merchandise are negligible or otherwise makes a negative determination under this paragraph, the investigation shall be terminated." 8-31-09 - Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group Announces 2009 Industrial Distribution Supplement The Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group has just released its 2009 Industrial Distribution Supplement.
To learn more about researching, evaluating, analyzing and comparing software a complimentary copy of the 2009 Industrial Distribution Supplement Guide at http://www.software4distributors.com/supplementguide/default.aspx.
In a recent survey conducted by Industrial Distribution, distributors told us that one of their top concerns was soaring operational costs. It’s been a continuing problem that has been rising in importance in recent years.
The guide is designed to provide independently researched information to make it easier for distributors to evaluate and select the right software for their specific needs.
7-28-09 - FTC issues rules to protect against identify theft The Federal Trade Commission has issued new rules requiring creditors to develop programs to protect against identity theft. These new rules take effect on August 1, 2009.
To learn more about these new rules and what you may need to do to comply, read NAW’s new Legal Advisory, “Identity Theft Prevention Programs Required by FTC’s Red Flags Rule,” posted in the Pac-West library.
7-28-09 - New FIN website: GlobalFastener News.com Greetings: We invite you to login to GlobalFastenerNews.com and see FIN's new website.
In addition to FIN's traditional news for the industry, we have expanded worldwide coverage with separate European, Asian and Machinery news sections.
Test your fastener knowledge with the daily quiz. Click on Fastener History where we have nearly 100 articles "re-newed" and will be adding hundreds more in the next few years. There also are classified ads, the FIN Calendar, Association and trade show information and the Fastener Quality section.
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6-25-09 - ASTM F16.96 Subcommittee on Bolting Technology to hold Fall Meeting at Las Vegas Fastener Expo The ASTM F16.96 Subcommittee on Bolting Technology will hold its Fall Meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with the National Industrial Fastener Show/West. “We are delighted to have the ASTM F16.96 Subcommittee on Bolting Technology with us next November. We are working with Joseph Barron at Northrop Grumman in Newport News, VA to facilitate the addition of this group to our Show and Conference. It is a perfect fit. The Subcommittee members will have an opportunity to visit the “World’s Largest Fastener Expo” and Show visitors will be invited to attend the Subcommittee’s meeting. "
For more information contact National Industrial Fastener Show at (614) 895-1279, email [email protected] or visit the Show’s web site at www.fastenershows.com.
6-25-09 - Free Webinar by Bruce Merrifield "Radical Profit Improvement Plays (RPIs) for Tough Economic Times" This webinar will explain how to do the most important RPIs in 60 minutes of densely-packed discussion by Bruce Merrifield of The Merrifield Consulting Group and the President of Waypoint Analytics. This critical information is not to be missed - every Executive, Sales VP and CFO will want these reports. 4-24-09 - Las Vegas Show Negotiates Lower Hotel Room Rates Hotel rooms at the Mandalay Bay Hotel for the 2009 National Industrial Fastener Show (November 16-18) have been lowered from $229 to $149. For more information, visit www.fastenershows.com.
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