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Fastener News Now April 2023

April

Pac-West Spring Conference Details

Registration is open for Pac-West’s 2023 Spring Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona!

Groov-Pin Named a 2023 Best Wellness Employer Groov-Pin was named a 2023 Best Wellness Employer by Wellness Workdays.

VakCo Launches New Website

VakCo Heat Treating Supplies has launched a new, comprehensive, easy-to-navigate website. Explore the site at www.vakcousa.com.

David Palmquist Joins Desert Distribution Sales

Jo Morris, managing partner at Desert Distribution Sales, LLC, announced that David Palmquist is joining the manufacturers’ representative agency.

14th Annual NCFA Distributor Social: May 4

Registration is now open for the 14th Annual NCFA Distributor Social. It will be held Thursday, May 4 from 5-8 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton in Independence, Ohio.

SFA Clay Shoot Rescheduled for April 19

The Southwestern Fastener Association Sporting Clay Classic will be April 19. Please register to attend, even if you previously registered for the March 2 event.

May Training Opportunity: Fundamentals of Threaded Fastener and Joint Design

Empire Bolt & Screw Opens New Warehouse After 51 years of success operating as a single location in Spokane, Washington, Empire Bolt & Screw announced the opening of a second warehouse distribution facility in Summerville, South Carolina

Pac-West After Hours: Seattle

Join us for After Hours on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. The event will be held Vat Bowlero South Seattle, 100 Andover Park West, Tukwila, Washington.

Carmen Vertullo Awarded NFDA’s 2023 Fastener Professional of the Year

The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce that Carmen Vertullo of Carver Engineering and Manufacturing (San Diego, CA) is the 2023 recipient of its Fastener Professional of the Year award.

Pac-West Hosts Mel Kirsner Memorial Golf Outing

The foursome of Edgar Huerta of Pacific Warehouse Sales, Rob Reynolds of INxSQL Software, Jack Siler of SGS Supply, and Bryan Wheeler of Star Stainless Screw Company took first-place honors at the Mel Kirsner Memorial Golf Outing, held Friday, March 10 at Westridge Golf Club in La Habra, California.

FCH Sourcing Network Releases Fastener Distributor Index for March 2023

Mike Holmes to Keynote STAFDA San Antonio Convention

Excitement is building as the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) firms up the agenda for its 47th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 5-7, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

NFDA News

To review 2023 NFDA Annual Report for the 2022 fiscal year, visit www.nfda-fastener.org and log in. This report contains information about upcoming NFDA leadership and organization goals, as well as the Financial and Membership reports.

ais Launches Innovative Self-Checking Bolt to Enhance Operation and Safety

Anstee Indication Systems (ais) has launched an innovative self-checking bolt which features robust internal sensor technology to detect and alert via a remote monitoring system when a crack or other failure occurs that could compromise the bolt’s integrity.

North Coast Fastener Association: Upcoming Events

As you can see, a great lineup is in the works for everyone who is part of the NCFA. Save the dates for the following events: May 4 Distributor Social and plant tour of Kerr Lakeside

Optimas Appoints Industry Veteran Phil Battaglia as Chief Financial Officer

Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, announced today the appointment of Phil Battaglia as Chief Financial Officer.

NFDA 2023 Annual Meeting

Registration is open for the 2023 NFDA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois! Register by Monday, May 22 to receive the early bird discount.

NCFA Distributor Social: May 4

The 14th annual NCFA Distributor Social is coming up on Thursday, May 4.

AFC Industries Acquires QFC Industries

AFC Industries has acquired Arlington Texas based QFC Industries (QFC Industries, fasteners). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Kickhaefer Manufacturing Company Celebrates Milestone 115 Years in Business

Kickhaefer Manufacturing Company, “KMC,” headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin, is celebrating 115 years in business in 2023.

TR launches New Products to its Plastics & Rubber Hardware Range

TR Fastenings, part of the Trifast group of companies, is expanding its product portfolio with the addition of 1,500 new part numbers being added to the existing Plastic & Rubber Hardware range.