1-20-12  -  Porteous Fastener Company Presents Check to Hope For The Warriors®

Carson, CA, January 20, 2012 - Porteous Fastener Company presented a donation check to Tina Atherall, Hope For The Warriors® Executive Vice President today.  Hope For The Warriors® is a national nonprofit organization that supports U.S. service members, their families, and the families of the fallen.

On Veterans Day, November 11, 2011, PFC announced to their customers that the company would donate 10% of that day's profits to Hope For The Warriors®.  Many customers placed extra orders that day to increase the donation amount.  The total donation presented was $18,500.

"We are proud to be living in this great country and for our freedom, which others sacrifice to provide", Bob Porteous said.  "We thank everyone for supporting us, so that we can help support our troops and their families with this donation!"

Tina Atherall added, "We are proud that Porteous Fastener Company dedicated their efforts on Veterans Day to raising funds and awareness to the needs and challenges of today's military family.  Hope For The Warriors® understands that by accepting this donation, we have a responsibility to both the company and their customers to continue our hard work for those that have served and sacrificed."

The mission of Hope For The Warriors® (www.hopeforthewarriors.org) is to enhance quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet.

Hope For The Warriors® has earned a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org), an independent organization that evaluates fiscal responsibility and accountability of nonprofits.  

Founded in 1966, Porteous Fastener Company is the largest privately held importer/master distributor of construction and industrial fasteners in the country, selling only to distributors.

 For more information visit www.porteousfastener.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

12-13-11 - Brighton Best International Rewards Pac-West Member Participation

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12-12-11 - Stelfast Opens Southern California Branch

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10-17-11  - Obituary: John (Buck) Coyne

John (Buck) Coyne of B and W Industrial Sales passed away on October 9.   He is pictured here with his children in a photo taken last year.

Buck started his fastener career with M&M Fasteners. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The John Coyne Memorial Fund, 2303 E. Alaska, West Covina, CA 91791.

Services are on Saturday October 22 at 1:00PM, OakdaleMemorial Park, 1401 S. Grand Avenue, Glendora,CA 91740

9-28-11  -  Brighton-Best International Will Host Cocktail Party at Las Vegas Show

When:  Thursday, October 20, 4:30 pm

Where:  Pinot Brasserie, Venetian Hotel

RSVP:  By October 7 to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

6-10-11  -  Pac-West Announces Night at the Races

Pac-West Announces Night at the Races

Friday, July 22, 2011
6:00 p.m.

Los Alamitos Race Course

Join your Pac-West friends for a night at the races!

On Friday, July 22 we’ll be at Los Alamitos Race Course for heart pounding, action packed racing featuring the fastest horses in the world, Quarter Horses.

Our group will be on the outdoor Vista Terrace overlooking the finish line: a great place to enjoy a summer evening with fastener friends.

Bet on the ponies or just enjoy the beauty and ability of these magnificent animals. Gambling is not required to have fun at this event! Plus six lucky Pac-West members will get their picture taken in the winner’s circle!

Your registration fee ($50) includes admission and a buffet dinner. General parking is free; preferred parking is $5.

Los Alamitos Race Course is located two miles east of the 605 Freeway at 4961 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA. 90720.

Note: this event replaces Pac-West’s summer bowling classic.

10-5-11  -  NLRB Notice Posting Deadline Extended

From the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors: 

As you all know, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recently issued a final rule requiring all businesses covered by the National Labor Relations Act to post a "Notice of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act” in their workplace, with a posting deadline of November 14^th.  At least three complaints have been filed in court challenging the rule – two in the District of Columbia and one in South Carolina.  NAW joined the complaint filed by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace.

The organizations challenging the new rule filed motions with the court asking that the judge issue a preliminary injunction preventing the Board from implementing the posting requirement while the cases are pending.  At a conference in court on Monday of this week, the judge suggested to the Board that they extend the posting deadline so that she would not need to rule on the preliminary injunction motions, and the parties could move directly to motions for summary judgment.

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