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November
Pac-West Lunch Bunch: Virtual Discussions for Pac-West Members
Join us for another virtual roundtable event with other Pac-West members. This is a great
opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences, and get feedback from others in the
industry.
2021 Virtual Holiday Celebration with YFP and NFDA
Join us for this fun and relaxed virtual event. The first 50 to register by November 30 will
receive a complimentary gift package!
Register Now for Pac-West Holiday Casino Party, Help Toys for Tots
The Pac-West 2021 Annual Holiday Party will again be a casino night featuring blackjack, craps,
and roulette.
Southwestern Fastener Association Food Drive
The SFA will hold its annual canned food drive November 18 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Cartel Taco
Bar in Arlington, Texas.
FCH Sourcing Network Releases Fastener Distributor Index for October 2021
Register Now for Dave Kahle Sales Course
A new cohort for The Sales Leaders Excellence & Influence Course will begin January 4, 2022,
according to Dave Kahle, President of Kahle Way® Sales Systems.
Midland Industries Welcomes Century Brass to the Platform
Midland Industries (“Midland”) announced the acquisition of Century Brass Products (“Century
Brass” or the “Company”).
Frontenac Announces Acquisition of EFC International
Frontenac announced that it has acquired EFC International (“EFC” or the “Company”), a value-
added distributor of highly engineered fasteners.
LindFast Acquisition Announcement
A message from CEO Bill Niketas:
I am very pleased to announce that LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) has completed the
purchase of Solution Industries.
Fastener Fair USA Celebrates a Successful In-Person Event in Cleveland, Ohio
Fastener Fair USA 2021 wrapped up its first in-person event since 2019 in Cleveland,
Ohio—reuniting the industry in the leading hub for manufacturing in North America.
Remembering Fernando Padilla: 1957 - 2021
A message from Pac-West: We are sad to share that Fernando Padilla passed away on
October 29, 2021.
ASTM International Acquires Global Additive Manufacturing Intelligence Leader
Wohlers Associates
Global standards organization ASTM International announced the acquisition of Wohlers
Associates, a global intelligence leader in the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing
industry.
Webinar: Metallography & Etching of Magnesium Alloys
Buehler is offering a new webinar that will focus on metallography and etching for
magnesium and its alloys which are prevalent in the automotive and aerospace
manufacturing industries.
IFE and Desert Distribution Sales: Your Partners for Fluid System Components
IFE is proud to announce cooperation with Desert Distribution Sales to promote IFE products
in the Southwest and Rocky Mountains.
Pac-West Spring Conference and Tabletop Show
Registration is now open for the Spring Conference and Tabletop Show, being held March
16-19, 2022. Join us at the brand new Westin Anaheim for the event!
Fastener Training Week Scholarship Winner Announced
Congratulations to Fastener Training Week Scholarship Winner Zechariah Williams,
purchasing manager for Wurth Timberline Fasteners!
NFDA Thanks Attendees of CEO Roundtables
Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual CEO Roundtables.
Fastener News Now November 2021